Child Health Standards Subcommittee Terms of
Reference
Government
Funding
The Government
of Manitoba provides funding for the operation of the Subcommittee
on Child 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 Child 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 Child 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 Child Health through peer review and analysis, through
education, rather than discipline.
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To function as a public advocate when indicated.
Authority
Central
Standards Committee is responsible to establish, supervise and
make recommendations regarding the Subcommittee on Child Health
Standards. The Subcommittee on Child Health Standards
may make recommendations to
Central
Standards Committee on any matter pertinent to the monitoring
and improvement of the quality of care provided to children 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 8 members including the chair.
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.
