When given a 14-day notice to respond to modifications in licence conditions, are licensees expected to implement the changes immediately?
The Healthcare Services Act 2020 (HCSA) FAQs, HCSA Amendments
Licensees are required to implement changes immediately in special circumstances where there is a need to update healthcare protocols such as in the case of a pandemic. Such quick changes are necessary as and when the latest scientific information is available and has been reviewed, to ensure patients’ safety and welfare in special circumstances where speed is of the essence.
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