HOSPITAL STRENGTHENING PROGRAM

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) of Nepal has made equitable and high-quality healthcare is a priority. To address disparities in the quality of hospital services, the Minimum Service Standards (MSS) for Hospitals were introduced in 2071-72 (2014-15). This formed the Hospital Management Strengthening Program.

It establishes clear benchmarks to assess whether health facilities have the necessary resources and infrastructure to provide the essential services expected from them. This framework aims to standardize services readiness across hospitals. MSS is framed in three broad areas: Governance and Management, Clinical Services Management and Hospital Support Services Management.

Objective

  • The short-term objective of this program is to identify existing gaps and helps to develop action plan scientifically and long-term objective of the program is to establish a "National Standardized Assessment and Monitoring system of the hospitals" for quality hospital services.

 

Timeline of MSS Tools and Implementation Guidelines