Sch 1has effect with respect to HPC.

Schedule 1 has effect with respect to HPC. 11—Functions of HPC (1) The functions of HPC are— (a) to provide advice to the Minister about— (i) the operation of the health system; and (ii) health outcomes for South Australians and, as appropriate, for particular population groups; and (iii) the effectiveness of methods used within the health system to engage communities and individuals in improving their health outcomes; and (b) to provide reports to the Minister in accordance with the requirements of this Act; and (c) to provide advice to the Minister about any matter referred to it by the Minister or any matter it sees fit to advise the Minister about in connection with its responsibilities under this Act; and (d) such other functions assigned to HPC under this or any other Act, or assigned to HPC by the Minister. (2) HPC should, in the performance of its functions, seek to obtain, to such extent as is reasonable and relevant in the circumstances, the views of— (a) Health Advisory Councils; and (ab) governing boards of incorporated hospitals; and (ac) governing boards of incorporated health services; and (b) advisory committees established by the Minister to assist HPC in the performance of its functions. (3) HPC must, in the performance of its functions, take into account the strategic objectives that have been set or adopted within the Government's health portfolios. (4) Without limiting subsection (3), HPC must, in providing any advice with respect to the provision of any health services (including proposed services), take into account— (a) the net benefit provided by the services, the cost effectiveness of services, and available resources; and (b) the net impact that the adoption of the advice would have on other services, or on the community more generally; and (c) the value placed on any relevant services by members of the public who use those services. (5) The Minister must establish arrangements to meet with HPC on a regular basis. (6) HPC cannot, in the performance of its functions, give directions to the Chief Executive, the Department, the governing board for an incorporated hospital or an incorporated health service, a hospital or a HAC. (7) HPC may request the Chief Executive to provide it with specified information in order to assist it in the performance of its functions. (8) The Chief Executive may impose conditions that HPC must observe in relation to the receipt, use or disclosure of information provided under subsection (7). 12—Annual report (1) HPC must, within 3 months after the end of each financial year, deliver to the Minister a report on the operations of HPC during that financial year. (2) The Minister must, within 12 sitting days after the receipt of a report under this section, cause a copy of the report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. 13—4-yearly report (1) HPC must, on a 4‑yearly basis, furnish to the Minister a report that assesses the health of South Australians and changes in health outcomes over the reporting period. (2) The report must— (a) identify significant trends in the health status of South Australians and consider future priorities for the health system having regard to trends in health outcomes, including trends that relate to particular illnesses or population groups; and (b) review the performance of the various health systems established within the State in achieving the objects of this Act; and (c) identify any other significant issues considered relevant by HPC; and (d) conform with any requirements of the Minister as to the form of the report and other matters to be addressed by the report. (3) The Minister must, within 12 sitting days after receipt of a report under this section, cause a copy of the report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. (4) The Minister must, within 6 months after receipt of a report under this section, cause a formal response to the report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. (5) The first report under this section must be completed by a day to be fixed by the regulations. 14—Use of facilities HPC may, with the approval of the responsible Minister or, if relevant, a responsible public sector instrumentality, make use of the staff, services or facilities of an administrative unit or another public sector instrumentality.