63CSecretary may approve schemes for accreditation

63C Secretary may approve schemes for accreditation

(1) The Secretary may approve a scheme made by a person or body—

(a) that sets out requirements as to the safety and quality of care of patients of non-emergency patient transport services or first aid services; and

(b) that accredits non-emergency patient transport services or first aid services as meeting the requirements of the scheme.

(2) The Secretary must cause notice of approval of an accreditation scheme under subsection (1) to be published—

(a) in the Government Gazette; and

(b) on the Internet site of the Department.

(3) A notice of approval of an accreditation scheme must state—

(a) where a copy of the accreditation scheme may be obtained; and

(b) the date on which the approval of the accreditation scheme takes effect; and

(c) the type of non-emergency patient transport service or first aid service to which the accreditation scheme applies.

S. 63D inserted by No. 29/2021 s. 31.