Standards for Diagnostic Imaging Services

Version 1

Introduction

Health Regulation Sector (HRS) forms an integral part of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and is mandated by DHA Dubai Law No. 14/2021 amending some clauses of Dubai Law No. 6/2018 pertaining to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), to undertake several functions including but not limited to:

  • Developing regulation, policy, standards, 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;

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

  • Strengthening health tourism and assuring ongoing growth; and

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

The Standards for Diagnostic Imaging Services aims to fulfil the following overarching DHA Strategic Priorities (2022-2026):

  • Pioneering Human-centered health system to promote trust, safety, quality and care for patients and their families.

  • Make Dubai a lighthouse for healthcare governance, integration and regulation.

  • Become a global digital health hub.

Acknowledgment