2024-01-17 02:00:35
The legal part is very important for health professionals who want to open their own office. In fact, in the event of any failure, no matter how minor, the Federal Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (Cofepris) Can apply fines for doctors, But do you know how much the amounts are?
Have a own medical office It is the dream of thousands of doctors. One of the biggest barriers is the economic part because a large initial investment is required. Although there is also another aspect to consider to avoid having problems.
Cofepris imposes fines on doctors
In this case, before taking the final step it is necessary to review the current laws. There are various documents that must be available before the inauguration. If you do not have one immediately Cofepris imposes fines for doctors and may even lead to the definitive closure of the care space.
In this regard, the most important document that you should know is the Official Mexican Standard NOM-005-SSA3-2018. The most recent version was published in 2020 and contains all the minimum requirements for infrastructure and equipment of facilities for outpatient medical care.
Regarding this topic, the lawyer Mirnawho specializes in Health Law, published a video with the amount of fines that Cofepris applies to doctors. He focused on three of the most common mistakes that doctors make and which have legal consequences.
- $42,250 – For not having the second witness in the informed consent
- $168,000 – For having 2 expired sutures
- $487,000 – For not having a pharmacy license
What can be observed is that the failures, although they seem minimal, for the authorities there are no exceptions and they apply the current legislation strictly. Sometimes it even seems that their objective is to affect health professionals instead of caring for them.
With this in mind, the most important lesson you should learn is to have your paperwork in order and up to date. Additionally, seek advice from someone who knows the subject to avoid making this type of mistake.
Beyond the economic part, which always affects your income, there are also repercussions on your prestige as a doctor. These types of conflicts create a negative impression of your work on patients, even if it was not your fault.
How much is the COFEPRIS Fine? I leave you examples based on real cases #mirnaabogada #lawyer Mirna #cofepris #doctors #dental #clinicadental #dentistry #tramitesantecofepris
Other documents you should read before opening your own medical office
As we already indicated, the legal part is fundamental for the entrepreneurial doctors although the final objective is always to take care of the integrity of the patients. Another document that you should know is the General law of health because it establishes the bases and modalities for access to health services.
- NOM-004-SSA3-2012. For management and formation of the clinical file.
- NOM-005-SSA3-2018. That establishes the minimum infrastructure and equipment requirements for establishments for outpatient medical care.
- NOM-027-SSA3-2013. Establishes the criteria for operation and care in the emergency services of medical care establishments.
- NOM-017-SSA2-2012. Regulates epidemiological surveillance.
- NOM-007-SSA2-1993. Care of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period and of the newborn. Criteria and procedures for the provision of the service.
- NOM-087-ECOL-SSA1-2002. On environmental health, classification and management of biological-infectious hazardous waste.
- NOM-168-SSA1-1998. Its importance stands out because it is aimed at systematizing, homogenizing and updating the management of the clinical record.
- NOM-197-SSA1-2000. Which establishes the infrastructure and equipment requirements for hospitals and specialized medical care offices.
- NOM-024-SSA3-2012. On electronic health record information systems.
- NOM-233-SSA1-2003. Establishes the architectural requirements to facilitate access, transit, use and permanence of people with disabilities in outpatient and hospital medical care establishments of the National Health System.
Also read:
The hospitals with the most incubators and radiant heat beds in Mexico (2024 edition)
The 3 most expensive diseases for your medical care in Mexico
#Amount #fines #Cofepris #imposes #doctors