How does a Code of Practice differ from guidance if both do not have regulatory teeth?
The Healthcare Services Act 2020 (HCSA) FAQs, Enforcement & Penalties
The licensee must comply with any Code of Practice as stated under section 38.
Any contravention or failure to comply with the Code of Practice can result in regulatory action being taken against a licensee.
Non-compliance with any Code of Practice issued will be taken into account at licence renewal or licence application.
Related questions
The majority of the offences in the HCSA are offences of strict liability. Does this mean that licensees would automatically be guilty of an offence, even though the breach or non-compliance with the law could be completely unintentional or merely technical?
How will MOH know when these service providers are not complying with new regulatory standards?
If the licensees had any contraventions with any healthcare financing schemes, what are the enforcement actions under the HCSA that can be imposed on the licensees to protect patient safety and welfare ?
Who will be held accountable if the licensee is an entity?
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