MONDAY, August 19, 2019
Official Gazette
Issue : 30863
REGULATION
From Üsküdar University
ÜSKÜDAR UNIVERSITY HEALTH PRACTICE AND
RESEARCH CENTER REGULATION
PART ONE
Purpose, Scope, Basis and Definitions
Objective
ARTICLE 1 - (1) The purpose of this Regulation is to regulate the procedures and principles regarding the aims, fields of activity, governing bodies and duties of the governing bodies of Üsküdar University Health Application and Research Center.
Scope
ARTICLE 2 - (1) This Regulation covers the provisions regarding the aims, fields of activity, governing bodies, duties of the governing bodies and working style of Üsküdar University Health Application and Research Center.
Basis
ARTICLE 3 - (1) This Regulation has been prepared based on subparagraph (2) of subparagraph (d) of the first paragraph (d) of Article 7 and Article 14 of the Higher Education Law dated 4/11/1981 and numbered 2547.
Definitions
ARTICLE 4 - (1) In this Regulation;
a) Advisory Board: Advisory Board of the Center,
b) Dean: Dean of Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine,
c) General Director (Director): General Coordinator of Üsküdar University Health Application and Research Center,
ç) Deputy General Directors: Assistant General Coordinators of Üsküdar University Health Application and Research Center,
d) Administrative Director: Üsküdar University Health Application and Research Center Administrative Director,
e) Center Üsküdar University Health Application and Research Center,
f) Board of Trustees Üsküdar University Board of Trustees,
g) Rector: Rector of Üsküdar University,
ğ) Faculty of Medicine Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine,
h) University: Üsküdar University,
ı) Board of Directors: It refers to the Board of Directors of Üsküdar University Health Application and Research Center.
PART TWO
Aims and Areas of Activity of the Center
Objectives of the Center
ARTICLE 5 - (1) The objectives of the Center are as follows:
a) To conduct scientific research-development and technology development studies in order to increase the effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment methods related to the health of individuals and society.
b) To provide a quality and modern diagnosis and treatment service that is in line with the needs and expectations in line with the requirements of the age, respecting patient rights.
c) To make academic contributions to the education and practices of the University's associate, undergraduate and graduate students.
ç) To increase the efficiency of education and health services by cooperating with faculties, institutes, colleges, application and research centers within the University and national and international institutions in order to contribute to the training of physicians and other health professionals at all levels.
d) To make scientific publications that will contribute to the literature of medicine and other health sciences.
e) To carry out studies to protect and improve the health of society and individuals.
f) To carry out activities to inform the society.
Fields of activity
ARTICLE 6 - (1) The fields of activity of the Center are as follows:
a) To carry out the necessary applications and researches in the fields related to public health in order to achieve the objectives specified in Article 5 and to organize programs related to these.
b) Providing diagnosis and treatment services for the health of the society, developing projects to raise awareness of individuals on public health and contributing to health policies.
c) To cooperate with relevant public or private institutions and organizations for the protection and improvement of public health and to provide scientific support to these institutions and organizations.
ç) To establish and operate application units within the Center to support research, education and practices in the field of health services.
d) e) To establish and operate Center and polyclinic units working under the Center to provide comprehensive health services, to purchase, donate or otherwise take over and operate these facilities, to support the establishment and operation of various social service units and similar enterprises related to public health, to operate them if necessary or to purchase services in this regard.
e) To ensure that university students gain awareness of healthy living and take an active role in the Center's projects and to carry out educational activities to encourage them to do so.
f) To prepare the infrastructure for health practice and research activities, primarily for the Faculty of Medicine and other education and training units of the University, and to organize national and international scientific congresses, symposiums, summits, workshops, courses and seminars.
g) ğ) To publish books, magazines, reports, brochures and similar periodical and non-periodical publications, to organize programs in written and visual media organs, and to present scientific opinions in order to inform and educate the society on healthy living.
ğ) To contribute to the development of a healthy society in cooperation with other institutions and organizations,
h) To carry out other activities to be decided by the Board of Trustees, the Rector and the governing bodies of the Center.
PART THREE
Governing Bodies and Duties of the Center Governing bodies of the Center
ARTICLE 7 - (1) The governing bodies of the Center are as follows:
a) Director General (Director).
b) Board of Directors.
c) Advisory Board.
ç) Administrative Director.
Director General (Director)
ARTICLE 8 - (1) The Director General is appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Rector for a period of two years, provided that he/she is a faculty member or administrative staff of the Faculty of Medicine and has at least an undergraduate degree. The Director General, whose term of office expires, may be reappointed. The Director General is also the manager of other health-related units. When necessary, the Director General may be dismissed from his/her position before the end of the two-year term upon the proposal of the Rector and the approval of the Board of Trustees. When the Director General is absent from his/her duties, one of the Deputy Directors General shall deputize him/her.
Duties of the Director General
ARTICLE 9 - (1) The duties of the Director General are as follows:
a) a) Representing the Center, chairing the meetings of the Board of Directors and ensuring the implementation of the decisions taken by the Board of Directors.
b) To take the necessary measures for the development of the Center in line with its strategic plan and objectives, to make the necessary arrangements and studies, to audit all services of the Center in certain periods or to have them audited.
c) To determine and provide the human resources needs of the Center and, if necessary, to establish research and project work teams.
ç) To make a proposal to the Rector for the appointment of the Administrative Director.
d) To ensure the development of existing services according to the needs and expectations of patients and healthcare personnel and to this end, to lead the transfer of changing dynamics in the field of health technology to the Center.
e) To represent the Center, to prepare projects to improve the professional problems and working conditions of physicians and other employees.
f) To ensure that the Center's research, health, administrative, technical support service units and affiliated sub-units work regularly, harmoniously, effectively, continuously and efficiently in line with its goals and objectives.
g) To submit annual reports on the activities of the Center to the Board of Directors.
ğ) To supervise the functioning of project groups, units, committees and commissions established in the Center and its affiliated units.
h) To make the necessary plans to ensure that services are not interrupted in cases where physicians and other personnel are temporarily unable to work due to reasons such as reports and leave.
ı) To organize joint programs with the Dean's Office and the heads of the departments in order to improve the education and practice of the students and to increase their contribution to the services of the Center.
i) To supervise the organization of medical records and reports in accordance with scientific principles.
j) To perform other duties related to the Center entrusted to him/her.
Deputy General Directors
ARTICLE 10 - (1) Deputy Directors General are appointed for a period of two years from among the faculty members of the Faculty of Medicine, from the faculty or administrative staff of the Faculty of Medicine, provided that they have at least a Bachelor's degree, upon the recommendation of the Director General and the approval of the Board of Trustees upon the proposal of the Rector. The Deputy Director General whose term of office expires may be reappointed. Deputy Directors General may be dismissed from their positions upon the proposal of the Rector and the Director General, with the approval of the Board of Trustees, or ex officio before the end of the two-year term. The Deputy Directors General shall be deputized by an authorized person designated by them within the Center when they are absent from their duties.
Duties of the Deputy Directors General
ARTICLE 11 - (1) The duties of the Deputy Directors General are as follows
a) To carry out studies for the establishment and implementation of policies, procedures and standards of medical services.
b) Establishing the goals and strategies of medical services and carrying out the necessary planning, coordination and information.
c) To monitor and guide the performance of medical services provided in line with scientific data, clinical guidelines and the objectives of the Center.
ç) To contribute to the creation of the infrastructure and meeting the technological needs of the health services provided.
d) To contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality of medical services within the Center and its affiliated units.
e) To ensure the referral and management of health personnel in line with the requirements of the service.
f) To perform other duties related to the Center entrusted to it.
Board of Directors
ARTICLE 12 - (1) The Board of Directors consists of five members in total, including the Director General, Deputy Directors General and two members appointed for two years upon the proposal of the Rector and the approval of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Members whose term of office expires may be reappointed.
(2) The chairman of the Board of Directors is the Director General. The Board of Directors convenes four times a year under the chairmanship of the Director General, with an agenda determined in advance. In the absence of the Director General, one of the Deputy Directors General shall deputize the Director General. The General Director may call the Board of Directors for an extraordinary meeting. The Board of Directors shall convene by absolute majority and decisions shall be taken by majority of votes; members may not abstain from voting. In case of an equality of votes, the vote of the Director General shall be deemed to be the majority. Deputy General Directors act as the rapporteur of the Board and implement and follow-up the decisions taken.
Duties of the Board of Directors
ARTICLE 13 - (1) The duties of the Board of Directors are as follows:
a) To ensure that the activities of the Center are carried out efficiently and regularly.
b) To discuss and decide on the reports, proposals and projects prepared by the units affiliated to the governing bodies or by the working groups and committees.
c) To decide on the annual academic activity report, plans and programs.
ç) To determine the working procedures and principles of the project groups, units, committees or commissions to be established within the Center.
d) To take decisions in areas of work in accordance with the purpose of the organization.
e) To prepare proposals for the establishment of new units in the field of health services for the approval of the Board of Trustees.
f) To prepare the Center's annual budget, staffing and personnel needs and annual activity report and submit it to the Rector and the Board of Trustees.
Advisory Board and its duties
ARTICLE 14 - (1) The Advisory Board consists of nine people in total, including the Director General, a Vice Rector appointed by the Rector, an Assistant Director General appointed by the Director General, the Dean, one faculty member with the title of professor appointed by the Dean from the departments of Internal, Surgical and Basic Medical Sciences, and two experts responsible for the laboratories.
(2) The Advisory Board holds its regular meeting at least once a year under the chairmanship of the Vice Rector. However, if the Rector, Dean or General Director needs the opinion of the Advisory Board, the Vice Rector may call for an extraordinary meeting with an agenda.
(3) The duty of the Advisory Board is to provide advisory opinions and suggestions on issues related to the activities of the Center.
Administrative Director
ARTICLE 15 - (1) The Administrative Director is appointed for a period of two years by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the General Director and the proposal of the Rector among the people experienced in the health sector. The Administrative Director, whose term of office expires, may be reappointed. When necessary, the Administrative Director is appointed upon the recommendation of the General Director and the proposal of the Rector,
With the approval of the Board of Trustees or ex officio, he/she may be dismissed before the end of the two-year period. In his/her absence, the Administrative Director is deputized by an administrative staff member of the Center to be designated by him/her.
Duties of the Administrative Director
ARTICLE 16 - (1) The duties of the Administrative Director are as follows:
a) To carry out activities for the establishment and operation of the infrastructure of the Center and the units affiliated to the Center, to meet the needs, and to realize the short, medium and long term objectives.
b) To prepare the annual activity report for the personnel management and administration, management and audits.
c) To prepare the Center's appropriation, staffing needs and budgetary proposals together with their justifications.
ç) To ensure that the Center's clinic, operating room, patient admission and discharge, medical documentation and archive, diagnosis, treatment, care and other health, administrative and technical support services units work in an orderly, harmonious, effective, continuous and efficient manner in line with the Center's aims and objectives, and to ensure the necessary planning, coordination and supervision for the creation of the physical conditions required for this, the determination and elimination of personnel needs, and to create in-service training infrastructure opportunities.
d) To carry out the management, coordination, supervision and general supervision of all administrative, health and technical personnel of the Center.
e) To determine and ensure the implementation of the regulations regarding the after-hours work, on-call and management services of the Center.
f) To take the necessary measures, ensure coordination and take initiatives for the determination, timely procurement and timely procurement of all kinds of current goods and services required for the execution of the Center's services, as well as the need for the procurement and maintenance and repair of devices, other fixtures and consumables, and the need for building maintenance and repair.
g) To monitor the entry and exit, year-end transfer and deduction procedures of all kinds of current goods and fixtures to be received by the Center within the framework of the provisions of the relevant legislation, and to monitor the duties and procedures of the inspection and acceptance commissions to be established.
ğ) To ensure the purchase of goods and services in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation, to prepare, implement and supervise the contracts made through service procurement.
h) To perform other duties entrusted to him/her regarding the Center.
SECTION FOUR
Miscellaneous and Final Provisions
Transfer of Medical Centers
ARTICLE 17 - (1) NPSUAM Etiler and NPSUAM Feneryolu Medical Centers and NPSUAM Medical Biochemistry Laboratory, which were opened with the Regulation of Üsküdar University Neuropsychiatry Health, Practice and Research Center published in the Official Gazette dated 2/10/2011 and numbered 28072 with the entry into force of this Regulation, are transferred to Üsküdar University CPSUAM after the license procedures of the relevant institutions are completed.
Working procedures and principles of the center units
ARTICLE 18 - (1) Those in charge of operating room, ward, outpatient clinic or laboratory services in the Center and affiliated units and administrative affairs of the Center are responsible to the Director General, Deputy Directors General and Administrative Director for the services they provide.
(2) Project groups, boards, commissions and committees or affiliated units may be established at the Center in order to increase efficiency and service quality, to ensure service control and evaluation.
Cases where there is no provision
ARTICLE 19 - (1) In cases where there are no provisions in this Regulation; the provisions of other relevant legislation and the decisions of Üsküdar University Senate are applied.
Effectiveness
ARTICLE 20 - (1) This Regulation enters into force on the date of its publication.
Execution
ARTICLE 21 - (1) The provisions of this Regulation shall be executed by the Rector of Üsküdar University.