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(iii) whether or not to permit the introduction <strong>of</strong> new clinical<br />

techniques taking into consideration the training <strong>of</strong><br />

practitioners, the equipment required <strong>and</strong> the<br />

training/experience required <strong>of</strong> other supporting clinical<br />

staff.<br />

2.6.4 The Medical Advisory Committee monitors <strong>and</strong> regularly reviews<br />

information collated on the clinical work undertaken at the<br />

establishment. Reviews include but not limited to the following -<br />

(i) any deaths reportable under the Coroners Ordinance<br />

(Cap.504);<br />

(ii) unplanned returns to operating theatre;<br />

(iii) adverse clinical incidents <strong>and</strong> sentinel events;<br />

(iv) complaints on performance <strong>of</strong> medical practitioners;<br />

(v) quality assurance or audit reports; <strong>and</strong><br />

(vi) reported sentinel events.<br />

<strong>Code</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Practice</strong> for <strong>Private</strong> <strong>Hospitals</strong>, <strong>Nursing</strong> <strong>Homes</strong> <strong>and</strong> Maternity <strong>Homes</strong> 18

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