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It is a not for profit organisation that exists solely to further the interests of its member hospitals. To this end HASA involves itself with national and provincial forums of the Department of Health, as well as their related committees and personnel. We welcome you to our new website. CONFERENCES PRIVATE HOSPITAL REVIEW 2009 NEWSLETTER RESEARCH |
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Industry NewsHASA WELCOMES APPOINTMENT OF NEW HEALTH DG23 April 2010 In Categories: Industry News Friday, 23 April 2010: The Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA), which represents over 94% of the country’s private hospitals, has welcomed the announcement that Dr Malebona Precious Matsoso has been appointed the new Director General for the National Department of Health. HASA CEO, Advocate Kurt Worrall-Clare, says Dr Matsoso’s international experience and previous tenure with the World Health Organisation (WHO) bodes well for the country. “HASA is optimistic that Dr Matsoso’s appointment will bring about a deeper commitment to bridging the divide between the public and private healthcare sectors,” he says. HASA and its members are hoping that Dr Matsoso will prioritise some of the challenges facing the country’s healthcare system, particularly as these relate to the urgent need to address human resource issues within the Department of Health itself (in terms of filling vacant posts) and to the skills shortage of healthcare professionals. HASA also believes that the completion of the Scope of Practice for nurses and new nursing curriculum should be prioritised. Worrall-Clare says the establishment of a joint public/private health sector council, attended by senior members of the public and private sector, would also be of significant benefit. Similar forums are operational in Australia, Canada and other international jurisdictions, and are designed to bridge the gap between sectors and make policy initiatives inter-sectoral. “We look forward to interacting with Dr Matsoso on a regular basis and to partnering with the Department of Health as we seek to find viable solutions to the country’s healthcare challenges. “HASA wishes Dr Matsoso everything of the best with her appointment and ensures her of the private hospital sector’s support,” says Worrall-Clare. HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA MEDIA STATEMENT -ends- 
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Hasa Awards of Excellence: Quality in Action is Service Delivery20 July 2011 HASA is inviting all of its member to submit ENTRIES with reference to the categories listed below for the HASA Awards of Excellence. Hasa Awards of Excellence: Call for Nominations13 July 2010 The annual Hasa Awards of Excellence are part of the Ministerial Healthcare Awards. This year's theme is Quality is Excellence. The process to find the best of the best in the private hospital industry is nearing its end. The Health Excellence Awards 2010 will take place in November 2010 and the deadline date for submission of entries is 07 October 2010. LegalWatchJune02,6815 June 2010 The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 (as amended). How does it affect healthcare? Several outstanding provisions of the Children’s Act [Act 38 of 2005] have become operational. The relevant Government Gazette has made the date upon which the law became operational as being 01 April 2010.
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