At least one KAH is required to have clinical qualifications and experience relevant to the healthcare service(s), to ensure appropriate clinical oversight and guidance for the service(s) being provided. This is especially since there is no requirement for the licensee or the PO to have such clinical qualifications or experience.

However, to provide greater flexibility for healthcare service providers, the clinical qualification/governance requirements for the KAH will be waived if these clinical requirements are met instead by the PO, or where there is a mandatory appointment of a Clinical Governance Officer (CGO) for the licensee’s service.

Please refer to the Code of Practice for KAHs and its FAQs for more details.