Published Article

ABSTRACT
Standardization is associated with uniformity. It is the process of developing and
implementing standards or rules based on the consensus of different parties, that include
firms, users, groups, organizations, and government. Standardization of healthcare
professionals aids in determining established ethics, norms, rules and set standards to govern
the different professionals in the healthcare sector. There are several professional groups in
healthcare sector but the focus of this paper is on standardization of nursing professionals,
medical doctors and pharmacists based on their qualifications, standardized dress codes and
duties. Benefits of standardization of healthcare professionals were highlighted, conclusion
made and one of the recommendations made is that healthcare professional should adhere
strictly to the standardized norms and rules of their respective professional groups for
effective healthcare delivery.
KEYWORDS: Standardization, Healthcare Professionals, Nigeria