Maternal & Perinatal Health Standards
Subcommittee Terms of Reference
Government Funding
The Government of
Manitoba provides funding for the operation of the Subcommittee on
Maternal and Perinatal Health Standards. Continued operation of
this Subcommittee by the College is subject to the Government
providing adequate resources for the proper operation of the
Subcommittee.
Evidence Act Protection
The Subcommittee
on Maternal and Perinatal Health Standards operates within the
mandate of the Central Standards Committee as set forth in
s. 38
of The Medical Act and By-Law No. 6 of the
College. Pursuant to
Regulation
461/88, the Subcommittee on Maternal and Perinatal Health
Standards is specifically identified as an approved Committee for
the purposes of
s. 9 of
The Evidence Act.
Purpose/Product
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to maintain and improve the quality of medical practice as
related to maternal and perinatal health through peer review and
analysis; through education rather than discipline.
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to function as a public advocate as appropriate
Authority
Central
Standards Committee is responsible to establish, supervise and
make recommendations regarding the Subcommittee on Maternal and
Perinatal Health Standards. The Subcommittee on
Maternal and Perinatal Health Standards may make recommendations to
Central
Standards Committee on any matter pertinent to the monitoring
and improvement of the quality of obstetrical and neonatal care in
Manitoba.
Appeal Rights
Pursuant to
Article 9.7(b)
of By-Law No. 1, decisions of Standards Committees are for the
purpose of education and are not subject to appeal.
Composition
The Subcommittee
will consist of 10 members including the chair, with one
subcommittee member nominated by Manitoba Health.
A medical
consultant appointed by the College will provide support to the
Subcommittee and will attend all Subcommittee
meetings.
Term of Office:
Each
member of the Subcommittee shall serve a four year term, and shall
be eligible to serve for 2 consecutive terms of four years
each.
After a
Subcommittee member has served 2 consecutive terms, that member is
not eligible to be a Subcommittee member for a period of 2
years. After the 2 year period, the individual is
eligible to serve for a further 2 consecutive terms.
