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Report of the 1st Biennial Health Conference 7-9 November 2011 3. Tobacco Dependence and Cessation. Following his presentation, he apprised the forum on some of the specific components of the broader issues, namely, technical assistance in controlling the spread of Blood Borne Viruses amongst Intravenous Drug Users, Human Resource support at the rehab centre and Collaborations to build human resource capacity. The forum also sought for a clearer picture on how to go about with the referral of drug addicts to different treatment centers. The ED, BNCA explained the referral system of various clients to the treatment centre was done referring the Referral Guideline and the Implementation Framework of the NDPSSA Act, 2005. As in the case of the tie up between the MOH’s Health Information and Service Center and BNCA’s Drop In Centre, the forum proposed for a possible tie up between the Youth Centers in some of the districts and the BNCA’s help centers. Further with regard to the proposals made by the ED, BNCA, the Chairman apprised the forum that the NACP will develop guideline on the prevention of Blood Borne Viruses amongst drug users. He also proposed to develop detox centers at the Regional hospitals. The forum acknowledged the proposal of the ED, BNCA on the need for MOH to closely collaborate with the BNCA in delivering its mandates. PLANNING EVIDENCE BASED ANNUAL CYCLE OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FOR THE HEALTH SERVICES IN BHUTAN – Mr. Dechen Chophel, CPO, QASD The Chief Program Officer presented on the annual cycle of Quality Improvement for the Health facilities of Bhutan by setting quality priorities and using regular data collection to monitor quality improvements. He emphasized on applying a reliable design framework to improve quality of care in the health facility. It was apprised that after the investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission, reluctance has been shown by the health workers to join the team for quality assurance/inspection to inspect equipments and drugs. The need for an executive -14-
Report of the 1st Biennial Health Conference 7-9 November 2011 order on who should comprise of the quality inspection team was also raised. The forum also highlighted that QASD should not forget the field reality while conducting Quality Assurance activities. POPULATION BASED CANCER REGISTRY AND STILL BIRTH STUDY APPRAISAL – Dr. Ugyen Tshomo, Gynecologist, JDWNRH A presentation on the proposed population based cancer registry was made by Dr. Ugyen Tshomo, Gyanecologist, JDWNRH. She apprised the forum on the need for the registry and the prerequisites for a good cancer registry. She emphasized on the importance of the registry in epidemiological studies. Dr. Ugyen apprised the forum on the cancer control activities in the country, particularly focusing on the Human Pappiloma Virus prevention activities. She also informed on the status of work on the cancer registry so far and the pending tasks. Approval for instituting the cancer registry was sought from the forum and stated that the registry should preferably be functioning from 2013. Dr. Ugyen concluded her presentation by apprising the forum on a study conducted by Dr. Phub Dorji on the cause of still births. Noting the rising cancer incidence in the country and poor documentation, the conference- emphasized on the development of a cancer registry by LSRD program at JDWNRH and to explore the possibility of starting population based cancer registry system. USING ICT TO ENHANCE QUALITY CARE SERVICE IN BHUTAN – Ms. Gaki Tshering, Head, ICT The Head, ICT Unit presented on the brief overview of the mandate of the Unit. The forum was informed that the Unit serves as an enabler guided by Bhutan Information and Communication Technology Policy (BIPS) developed by the Department of Information Technology. In addition, the forum was also apprised on the six impactful ICT initiatives developed and functioning within MoH which are Bhutan Health Management Information System (BHMIS), Bhutan Medical Supply Management System, Rural Telemedicine Project, SAARC Telemedicine e- Network, Hospital Information System (HIS) and Health Help Center (HHC). Current trend and statistics on the use of HHC was tabulated and presented. -15-
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