Establishment of Steering Committee on Review of Manpower for Healthcare Services in Residential Care Homes
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To alleviate the manpower shortage of RCHs for the elderly and RCHs for persons with disabilities, the Chief Executive announced in the 2022 Policy Address that the Government would conduct a holistic review on the skill and qualification requirements of RCH staff, so as to establish professional standards and a career progression path, with a view to attracting more locals to work in the RCH sector and retain the talent required. The steering committee is chaired by Dr Lam Ching-choi, and the membership comprises stakeholders including RCH operators or organisations, allied health professionals and labour union, and representatives of relevant policy bureaux/departments.
The SWD has selected Learning Resources & Technologies Limited as the consultant to conduct the review. The committee will provide steer on the review, advise on the recommendations of the consultant and priorities for implementing the recommendations, and advise on any other measures that are quantitatively effective and financially sustainable to address the demand for healthcare services in subsidised RCHs and private RCHs.
The membership of the steering committee lasts for a period of two years and commences on July 1, 2023. The membership of the committee is as follows:
Chairperson
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Dr Lam Ching-choi
Non-official members
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Mr Chu Sai-ming, Thomas
Dr Chung Wai-man
Mr Ma Chak-wa, Stephen
Ms Man Bo-lin, Manbo
Ms Poon Wai-yin
Dr Shie Wai-hung, Henry
Mr Wong Kai-kit, Jackson
Official members
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Deputy Director of Social Welfare (Administration) or representative
Deputy Director of Social Welfare (Services) or representative
Deputy Secretary for Labour and Welfare (Welfare)2 or representative
Commissioner for Rehabilitation or representative
Deputy Secretary for Health 3 or representative
Assistant Director of Health (Health Administration and Planning) or representative
Senior Manager (Nursing)/Principal Nursing Officer of the Hospital Authority or representative
Ends/Friday, June 30, 2023
Issued at HKT 15:00
Issued at HKT 15:00
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