The Health Services Act Sample Clauses

The Health Services Act. 1997 (the Act) provides a legislative framework for the public health system, including setting out purposes and/or functions in relation to Local Health Districts (ss. 8, 9, 10). Under the Act, the Health Secretary’s functions include: the facilitation of the achievement and maintenance of adequate standards of patient care within public hospitals, provision of governance, oversight and control of the public health system and the statutory health organisations within it, as well as in relation to other services provided by the public health system, and to facilitate the efficient and economic operation of the public health system (s.122). Under the Act, the Minister may attach conditions to the payment of any subsidy (or part of any subsidy) (s.127). As a condition of subsidy, all funding provided for specific purposes must be used for those purposes unless approved by the Health Secretary.
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The Health Services Act. 1997 (the Act) provides a legislative framework for the public health system, including setting out purposes and/or functions in relation to Local Health Districts (ss. 8, 9, 10). Under the Act, the Health Secretary’s functions include: the facilitation of the achievement and maintenance of adequate standards of patient care within public hospitals, provision of governance, oversight and control of the public health system and the statutory health organisations within it, as well as in relation to other services provided by the public health system, and to facilitate the efficient and economic operation of the public health system (s.122). The Act allows the Health Secretary to enter into performance agreements with Local Health Districts in relation to the provision of health services and health support services (s.126). The performance agreement may include provisions of a service agreement. Under the Act, the Minister may attach conditions to the payment of any subsidy (or part of any subsidy) (s.127). As a condition of subsidy, all funding provided for specific purposes must be used for those purposes unless approved by the Health Secretary.
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The Health Services Act. 1997 (the Act) provides a legislative framework for the public health system, including the provision of health support services (s.126B). NSW Health Pathology is an Administrative Division of the Health Administration Corporation, established on 31 May 2012, vested with certain of the Secretary’s service provider functions under section 126B of the Act. The Secretary established the NSW Health Pathology Board as an appointed body under section 126C of the Act in November 2012. NSW Health Pathology ensures it meets the requirements of the regulatory framework for Medicare Australia under the Health Insurances Act (1973). All NSW public pathology services are accredited to standards defined by the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC).
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The Health Services Act. 1997 (the Act) provides a legislative framework for the public health system, including setting out purposes and/or functions in relation to Local Health Districts (ss. 8, 9, 10). Under the Act, the Health Secretary’s functions include: the facilitation of the achievement and maintenance of adequate standards of patient care within public hospitals, provision of governance, oversight and control of the public health system and the statutory health organisations within it, as well as in relation to other services provided by the public health system, and to facilitate the efficient and economic operation of the public health system (s.122). The Act allows the Health Secretary to enter into performance agreements with Local Health Districts in relation to the provision of health services and health support services (s.126). The performance agreement may include provisions of a service agreement. Under the Act, the Minister may attach conditions to the payment of any subsidy (or part of any subsidy) (s.127). As a condition of subsidy, all funding provided for specific purposes must be used for those purposes unless approved by the Health Secretary. Commonwealth legislation provides that all persons on remand and convicted prisoners are ineligible to use their Medicare card for the purposes of accessing public health services whilst in custody, as prisoner health care is the responsibility of State and Territory Governments. If these patients require access to health services outside of the custodial environment, they are entitled to inpatient and non- inpatient services at NSW public hospitals at no cost to either the patient or to Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network. There is a small proportion of parolees who remain Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network clients for up to three months following release and can access Medicare in the community. Highly specialised drugs provided to Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network patients who are non-Australian residents, not covered by a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement are not entitled to a subsidy through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) under section 100 of the National Health Xxx 0000. In this case, costs are incurred by the Network. Health care required by Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network patients in a community- based setting access services is provided by Local Health Districts. Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network is also mandated to pro...
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The Health Services Act. 1997 (the Act) provides a legislative framework for the public health system, including the establishment of Statutory Health Corporations to enable certain health services and health support services to be provided within the State other than on an area basis (s.
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The Health Services Act. 1997 (the Act) provides a legislative framework for the public health system, including the provision of health support services (s. 126B). Health Infrastructure has the role and functions established in the instrument signed by the then Director-General, NSW Health, on 18 May 2010.
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  • Health & Safety (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time. (b) A Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) shall be constituted in accordance with the Act, which shall identify potential dangers, recommend means of improving the health and safety programs and obtaining information from the Employer or other persons respecting the identification of hazards and standards. The committee shall meet at least every three months or more frequently if the committee decides. The Employer agrees to accept as a member of its Joint Health and Safety Committee at least one (1) ONA representative selected or appointed by the Union from the Employer. Scheduled time spent in such meetings is to be considered time worked for which representative(s) shall be paid by the Employer at his or her regular or overtime rate. Minutes shall be taken of all meetings and copies shall be sent to the Committee members within two (2) weeks following the meeting, if possible. Minutes of the meetings shall be posted on the workplace health and safety bulletin board. (c) The Employer shall provide the time from work with pay and all related tuition costs and expenses necessary to certify the worker representative. Where an inspector makes an inspection of a workplace under the powers conferred upon him or her under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employer shall afford a committee member representing workers the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. Where a committee member is not available, the Employer shall afford a worker selected by a Union, because of knowledge, experience and training, to represent it, the opportunity to accompany the inspector during his or her physical inspection of a workplace, or any part or parts thereof. (d) Two (2) representatives of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, one (1) from management and one (1) from the employees, shall make monthly inspections of the work place and shall report to the health and safety committee the results of their inspection. The members of the Committee who represent the workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the workplace. Where possible that member shall be a certified member. The Employer shall provide the member with such information and assistance as the member may require for the purpose of carrying out an inspection of the workplace. Scheduled time spent in all such activities shall be considered as time worked. (e) The Joint Health and Safety Committee and the representatives thereof shall have access to Incident/Accident Report Form required in S.51, S.52 and S.53 of the Act and the annual summary of data from the WSIB relating to the number of work accident fatalities, the number of lost workday cases, the number of lost workdays, the number of non-fatal cases that required medical aid without lost workdays, the incidence of occupational injuries, and such other data as the WSIB may decide to disclose. It is understood and agreed that no information will be provided to the Committee which is confidential. This information shall be a standing item recorded in the minutes of each meeting. (f) The Union will use its best efforts to obtain the full co-operation of its membership in the compliance of all safety rules and practices. (g) The Employer will use its best efforts to make all affected direct care employees aware of residents who have serious infectious diseases. The nature of the disease need not be disclosed. Employees will be made aware of special procedures required of them to deal with these circumstances. The parties agree that all employees are aware of the requirement to practice universal precautions in all circumstances. (h) The parties further agree that suitable subjects for discussion at the Union-Management Committee and Joint Health and Safety Committee will include aggressive residents. The Employer will review with the Joint Health and Safety Committee written policies to address the management of violent behaviour. Such policies will include but not be limited to: i) Designing safe procedures for employees, ii) Providing training appropriate to these policies, iii) Reporting all incidents of workplace violence. (i) The Employer shall: i) Inform employees of any situation relating to their work which may endanger their health and safety, as soon as it learns of the said situation, ii) Inform employees regarding the risks relating to their work and provide training and supervision so that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the work assigned to them, When faced with occupational health and safety decisions, the Home will not await full scientific or absolute certainty before taking reasonable action(s) that reduces risk and protects employees. iii) Ensure that the applicable measures and procedures prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act are carried out in the workplace. (j) A worker shall, i) Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations, ii) Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker's Employer requires to be used or worn, iii) Report to his or her Employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker, and iv) Report to his or her Employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act or the regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he or she knows.

  • Behavioral Health Services Behavioral health services include the evaluation, management, and treatment for a mental health or substance use disorder condition. For the purpose of this plan, substance use disorder does not include addiction to or abuse of tobacco and/or caffeine. Mental health or substance use disorders are those that are listed in the most updated volume of either: • the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association; or • the International Classification of Disease Manual (ICD) published by the World Health Organization. This plan provides parity in benefits for behavioral healthcare services. Please see Section 10 for additional information regarding behavioral healthcare parity. This plan covers behavioral health services if you are inpatient at a general or specialty hospital. See Inpatient Services in Section 3 for additional information. This plan covers services at behavioral health residential treatment facilities, which provide: • clinical treatment; • medication evaluation management; and • 24-hour on site availability of health professional staff, as required by licensing regulations. This plan covers intermediate care services, which are facility-based programs that are: • more intensive than traditional outpatient services; • less intensive than 24-hour inpatient hospital or residential treatment facility services; and • used as a step down from a higher level of care; or • used a step-up from standard care level of care. Intermediate care services include the following: • Partial Hospital Program (PHP) – PHPs are structured and medically supervised day, evening, or nighttime treatment programs providing individualized treatment plans. A PHP typically runs for five hours a day, five days per week. • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) – An IOP provides substantial clinical support for patients who are either in transition from a higher level of care or at risk for admission to a higher level of care. An IOP typically runs for three hours per day, three days per week.

  • OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (a) It is a mutual interest of the parties to promote health and safety in workplaces and to prevent and reduce the occurrence of workplace injuries and occupational diseases. The parties agree that health and safety is of the utmost importance and agree to promote health and safety and wellness throughout the organization. The employer shall provide orientation and training in health and safety to new and current employees on an ongoing basis, and employees shall attend required health and safety training sessions. Accordingly, the parties fully endorse the responsibilities of employer and employee under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, making particular reference to the following:

  • Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Contractor understands that HHS does not tolerate any type of fraud, waste, or abuse. Violations of law, agency policies, or standards of ethical conduct will be investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 321.022, if the administrative head of a department or entity that is subject to audit by the state auditor has reasonable cause to believe that money received from the state by the department or entity or by a client or contractor of the department or entity may have been lost, misappropriated, or misused, or that other fraudulent or unlawful conduct has occurred in relation to the operation of the department or entity, the administrative head shall report the reason and basis for the belief to the Texas State Auditor’s Office (SAO). All employees or contractors who have reasonable cause to believe that fraud, waste, or abuse has occurred (including misconduct by any HHS employee, Grantee officer, agent, employee, or subcontractor that would constitute fraud, waste, or abuse) are required to immediately report the questioned activity to the Health and Human Services Commission's Office of Inspector General. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and System Agency policies regarding fraud, waste, and abuse including, but not limited to, HHS Circular C-027. A report to the SAO must be made through one of the following avenues: ● SAO Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-TX-AUDIT ● SAO website: xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/ All reports made to the OIG must be made through one of the following avenues: ● OIG Toll Free Hotline 0-000-000-0000 ● OIG Website: XxxxxxXxxxxXxxxx.xxx ● Internal Affairs Email: XxxxxxxxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx ● OIG Hotline Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx. ● OIG Mailing Address: Office of Inspector General Attn: Fraud Hotline MC 1300 P.O. Box 85200 Austin, Texas 78708-5200

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