Why should the HCSA require background checks if there are already Professional Acts and their respective codes of conduct that perform the necessary checks?
The Healthcare Services Act 2020 (HCSA) FAQs, Approval of employment/engagement of individuals
Not all healthcare workers involved in patient care are registered health care professionals e.g., nursing aides.
In these instances, they will not be governed by Professional Acts.
Furthermore, most professional bodies conduct checks via self-declaration, and do not conduct screening with the Criminal Records Office.
Related questions
How will the HCSA interact with other professional Acts that currently govern the different categories of healthcare professionals, e.g., Medical Registration Act?
Are licensees themselves expected to conduct the background screening for prospective individuals to be employed/engaged by them?
Will there be regulations introduced to ensure healthcare workers’ safety from abusive patients and relatives?
What is the purpose of restricting the employment/engagement of individuals who have been convicted of egregious offences in the healthcare sector?
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