From: Recentralizing healthcare through evidence-based guidelines - striving for national equity in Sweden
Characteristic | Questions | Concerns |
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Regulating organization | What kind of organization takes on the role of regulator? | Constitution, formal mandate, reporting or accountability arrangements etc. |
Regulatory goal/objectives | What is the purpose of regulation and how explicitly it is stated? | The range of problems or needs addressed |
Scope of regulation | What organizations and activities are subject to regulation? | Forms or types of organization (horizontal scope) |
Which of their functions or activities (vertical scope) | ||
Regulatory model | Are regulation methods oriented towards deterrence or compliance? | Deterrence: distant, formal adversarial relations, formal sanctions and penalties |
Compliance: close, friendly relationships, support, educational activities etc. | ||
Regulatory direction | How are regulatory requirements communicated? | Written standards, guidance on implementation etc. |
Regulatory detection | What methods are used for monitoring compliance? | Surveys, inspections, data sources, follow-ups etc. |
Regulatory enforcement | What methods are used for enforcement? | Disclosure of findings, incentives, sanctions, financial penalties etc. |