3AGuiding principles [NSW]

#### 3A Guiding principles [NSW] 3A Guiding principles \[NSW\] > > (1) The main guiding principle of the national registration and accreditation scheme is that the protection of the health and safety of the public must be the paramount consideration. > > > (2) The other guiding principles of the national registration and accreditation scheme are as follows— > > > > > (a) the scheme is to operate in a transparent, accountable, efficient, effective and fair way; > > > > > (a1) the scheme is to ensure the development of a culturally safe and respectful health workforce that— > > > > > > > (i) is responsive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their health; and > > > > > > > (ii) contributes to the elimination of racism in the provision of health services; > > > > > > Example— > > > > > > Codes and guidelines developed and approved by National Boards under section 39 may provide guidance to health practitioners about the provision of culturally safe and respectful health care. > > > > > (b) fees required to be paid under the scheme are to be reasonable having regard to the efficient and effective operation of the scheme; > > > > > (c) restrictions on the practice of a health profession are to be imposed under the scheme only if it is necessary to ensure health services are provided safely and are of an appropriate quality. > > Note— > > This section is a substituted New South Wales provision.