The management must ensure that the support services required for the proper provision of core medical services are available in an appropriate, timely, reliable and safe manner. Services usually have their own QM system. They can be independent of the hospital. The interface to the services should be described here and - if possible - a link to the service's manual should be provided.

3.6.00 Representation of a service

Each service in the hospital presents its services to the core providers.