Santo Domingo. – The Ministry of Public health (MSP), through the General Directorate of Qualification and Accreditationordered the immediate closure of the Cemekar Plass plastic surgery and consultation center for failing to comply with the General Health Law 42-01 and regulation 1138-03 of Qualification and Accreditation.
In a press release, the institution indicated that During inspections carried out by accredited personnel, irregularities were detected that represent significant risks to the health of users and employees.in violation of the rules established for the correct functioning of this type of establishments.
Furthermore, he declared that he proceeded to closing of Dr. Andino Grullón’s officelocated in Gazcue, who did not have the corresponding authorization and medical endorsements for the services he offered.
In 2021, the Habilitation Directorate carried out an inspection of Cemekar Plassthen located on Independencia Avenue, in the National District.
He added that at that time it was found that the center was operating without a license and that the medical equipment was not in optimal conditions for use. In addition, it lacked adequate spaces for procedures such as a surgery room, emergency area, administrative offices, kitchen and laboratory sample collection, and the medications and surgical utensils were not stored appropriately, so it was immediately closed and was never authorized to open.
Currently, the center operated in a new location, on Club de Leones Street, Santo Domingo Este, without the corresponding authorization, so it was closed again.
Furthermore, the center did not meet appropriate biosafety requirements for hospital waste management and sample collection.
The MSP indicated that the closure will persist until those responsible for the center comply with the authorization standards and legal requirements established by the General Health Law 42-01 and the Authorization Regulation 1138-03.
The regulations that govern the National Health System (SNS) and the Dominican Social Security System (SDSS) require that health service providers comply with the minimum requirements to provide care to users with quality, reliability, continuity and efficiency. according to your health needs.
Authorization constitutes the gateway to guaranteeing the quality of the services provided, ensuring that suppliers, according to their level of complexity, are equipped with the human, physical and material resources necessary to meet the demands of users, both internal and external. as external.
