With
XI. GENERAL SOCIAL CONDITIONS
the various reforms initiated in 1991, emphasis The aim is to improve service
is on a "culture of service".
to the community.
Health
2.
In his policy address in the Legislative Council, the Governor announced performances pledges for better
patient care. A start has been made with reducing waiting times at accident and emergency units and at general clinics, improving medical records and extending the labelling of drugs to all public hospitals and specialist clinics. Other improvements and new services will also be introduced in the next five years.
3.
Since taking over the management and control of
publish hospitals on 1 December 1991, the independent Hospital Authority has introduced reforms to the management structure in eight pilot hospitals. The aim is to devolve Authority for management, enhance accountability for more efficient use of resources and, about all, for greater responsiveness to patient needs.
It
has
The Authority published its
first Business Plan in August which sets out service
targets.
also reviewed the demand for and
distribution of hospital beds in the territory, with a view to improving net-working and coordination of public hospital
services.
4.
Following extensive public consultation, the Government accepted the key recommendations of the Working Party on Primary Health Care for phased implementation. The Department of Health has launched the District Health System March on а pilot basis to facilitate better interface service providers and to promote community
Preparations for
are in hand.
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other improvements
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