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Why does this requirement only apply to prospective individuals and not individuals who are already employed/engaged by the licensee?
The Healthcare Services Act 2020 (HCSA) FAQs, Approval of employment/engagement of individuals
MOH recognises that the risk of current employees re-offending is low if they have been able to retain employment without issue thus far. We also wish to strike a balance between administrative burden of screening the large number of staff already employed or engaged by the licensee.
If licensees wish to conduct screening on their existing employees, they can still send MOH the particulars of these employees. However, consent must first be obtained from the employees they wish to screen.
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Does this provision unfairly prejudice previous offenders / not advocate the yellow ribbon movement?
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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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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