3Definitions

3 Definitions

3 Definitions

(1) In this Regulation—

accredited chaplain, in relation to a public hospital or health institution, means a person—

(a) who has been accredited for the purposes of providing chaplaincy services in the hospital or institution by the chief executive of the public health organisation that controls the hospital or institution, and

(b) whose accreditation has not been revoked.

chief executive, in relation to a public health organisation, has the same meaning as in the Health Services Act 1997.

health institution, public health organisation and public hospital have the same meanings as in the Health Services Act 1997.

the Act means the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002.

Note—

The Act and the Interpretation Act 1987 contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Regulation.

(2) A reference in this Regulation to a public hospital or health institution controlled by a public health organisation includes a reference to a public hospital or health institution that is conducted by or on behalf of the organisation.