If we do not have a contract with the external vendor (e.g., food caterers where only purchase order and invoice are involved), how could we ensure that the external vendors comply with the immunity requirement? Do we need to obtain evidence of immunity from these external vendors?
Healthcare Services (General) Regulations, Incident management & emergency preparedness
In the event where there is no contractual agreement between the licensee and the external vendor, the licensee should still inform the vendor of the need to comply with the immunity requirement and document such due diligence separately. This will help support the licensee’s case should there be an audit by MOH on the licensee’s compliance with the immunity requirement.
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If we have a contract with an outsourced agency to require the agency to ensure immunity of personnel employed/engaged by it and maintain up-to-date records, but the agency does not do so, who is responsible?
After proof of immunity has been obtained, do we need to submit the supporting documents (e.g., vaccination records) to MOH?
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