Does this restriction requirement apply to volunteers as well?

The Healthcare Services Act 2020 (HCSA) FAQs, Approval of employment/engagement of individuals

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No, this requirement will not apply to volunteers, as they generally come in on an ad-hoc basis with some supervision and oversight by the care staff.

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Are licensees themselves expected to conduct the background screening for prospective individuals to be employed/engaged by them?

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Do all prospective individuals who have occasional contact with patients (i.e., locum doctors and visiting consultants) need to abide by this restriction prior to their engagement with the licensee?

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Why does this requirement only apply to prospective individuals and not individuals who are already employed/engaged by the licensee?

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How will the HCSA interact with other professional Acts that currently govern the different categories of healthcare professionals, e.g., Medical Registration Act?

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Are licensees themselves expected to conduct the background screening for prospective individuals to be employed/engaged by them?

Do all prospective individuals who have occasional contact with patients (i.e., locum doctors and visiting consultants) need to abide by this restriction prior to their engagement with the licensee?

Why does this requirement only apply to prospective individuals and not individuals who are already employed/engaged by the licensee?

How will the HCSA interact with other professional Acts that currently govern the different categories of healthcare professionals, e.g., Medical Registration Act?

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