Guidelines for the Management of COVID-19 in Educational Institutions

Introduction

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Law, Dubai Law No. 6/2018, mandates Health Regulation Sector (HRS) of DHA, to undertake several functions including but not limited to the following:

  • Developing regulation, policy, standards and guidelines to improve quality and patient safety and promote the growth and development of the health sector.

  • Licensure and inspection of health facilities as well as healthcare professionals and ensuring compliance to best practice.

  • Managing patient complaints and assuring patient and physician rights are upheld.

  • Managing health advertisement and marketing of healthcare products.

  • Governing the use of narcotics, controlled and semi-controlled medications.

  • Strengthening health tourism and assuring ongoing growth.

  • Assuring management of health informatics, e-health and promoting innovation.

Acknowledgement

The Health Policy and Standards Department (HPSD) developed this Guideline in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts and Public Health Protection Department (PHPD). HRS would like to acknowledge the effort of healthcare professionals who contributed to the development of this document and for their dedication toward improving quality and safety of healthcare services in the Emirate of Dubai.

Health Regulation Sector

Dubai Health Authority

Executive Summary