The authority shall endeavour through the means determined by the Board including providing credentials, that healthcare. providers put

In place programmes that secure quality assurance, utilization review and technology assessment to ensure that

(a) the quality of health care services delivered are of reasonably good quality and high standard;

(b) the basic healthcare service sate of standards that are uniform, throughout the country;

(c) the use of medical technology arid equipment is consistent with actual need and standards of medical practice;

(d) medical procedures and the administration of drugs are appropriate, necessary and comply with accepted medical practice and ethics; and

(e) drugs and medications used for the provision of health care in the country are those included in the Essential Medicines.