THE ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS BILL, 2018

'The Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2018' is a legislation aimed at regulating and maintaining standards in education and services provided by allied and healthcare professionals. The bill proposes to establish an Allied and Healthcare Council of India, which will be responsible for maintaining a Central Register of Allied and Healthcare Professionals, setting minimum standards of education and services, and ensuring uniform entry and exit examinations for allied and healthcare professionals. The council will also have the power to recognize and regulate allied and healthcare institutions, as well as provide for recognition and reciprocity with international organizations.

The bill proposes to establish State Allied and Healthcare Councils in each state, which will be responsible for maintaining a State Register of Allied and Healthcare Professionals, enforcing professional conduct, and ensuring minimum standards of education and services. The council will also have the power to inspect allied and healthcare institutions and register professionals within the state.

Key provisions of the bill include:

• Establishment of an Allied and Healthcare Council of India to regulate and maintain standards in education and services provided by allied and healthcare professionals.
• Maintenance of a Central Register of Allied and Healthcare Professionals.
• Setting minimum standards of education and services for allied and healthcare professionals.
• Uniform entry and exit examinations for allied and healthcare professionals.
• Recognition and regulation of allied and healthcare institutions.
• Establishment of State Allied and Healthcare Councils to maintain a State Register of Allied and Healthcare Professionals and enforce professional conduct.

The bill aims to ensure that allied and healthcare professionals are properly trained, educated, and regulated, and that the public receives high-quality services from these professionals.