Does the PO report to the licensee?
Healthcare Services (General) Regulations, Governance of Licensees
Under HCSA, the PO should be sufficiently empowered in his role to assist the licensee in ensuring operational compliance with the regulations, while remaining accountable to the licensee. The organisation can determine the reporting structure and arrangements that will allow this outcome to be best achieved.
Related questions
If the PO consults the CGO for clinical matters but eventually makes a decision that deviates from the CGO’s advice, who would be held responsible if a non-compliance occurs?
What will the degree of accountability be for licensee, PO and CGO in the event of a mishap?
Can the licensee, PO and CGO be the same individual?
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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