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130 Operation Policy In Obstetrics and Gynaecology Services 19.7 ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 19.7.1 Standard This training should include theoretical and practical updates to ensure that the team continues to provide current and appropriate treatment in the management of the patients under their care. Intent of 19.7.1 The Unit should encourage and provide the opportunity for team members to attend appropriate national and where possible international meetings relevant to their subspecialty annually. The Unit will also take primary responsibility for preparing and implementing an annual training calendar of training events in Reproductive Medicine. The participants should include members of the private health care system who will be their partners in providing care. The RM subspecialist should also be responsible for supervising the training of junior staff in the subs-speciality area including full participation in the unit’s undergraduate and postgraduate programme. The RM subspecialist will be responsible for the continued training and education of all members of the Unit. Measurable elements of 19.7.1 1. Ensure all doctors and staff undergone training and seminars 2. Ensure all doctors and staff attend workshop 3. Ensure all doctors are involved as speakers in seminars and conferences OPERATIONAL POLICIES 131 Operation Policy In Obstetrics and Gynaecology Services 4. Training Calendar is followed and supervised by Head of Unit for all subspecialist Evidence of continuous monitoring of above standards and remediable actions taken Std: 100 19.8 AUDIT AND RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES 19.8.1 Standard The Unit will be responsible for identifying, facilitating, advising and monitoring research and studies related to Reproductive Medicine. This should include conducting clinical audit, feedback and utilization of data collection systems. Intent of 19.8.1 The RM subspecialist and his team should aspire to present and publish papers both at national and international levels. The Reproductive Medicine Unit should maintain a database of patients, treatment and outcome with the necessary security and confidentiality issues in place. The Unit will also be responsible for the preparation of a relevant section in the Departmental Annual Report. Measurable elements of 19.8.1 1. Types of audits for external or internal 2. Number of audits 3. Correction put in place 4. Re-audits done OPERATIONAL POLICIES