12 questions
Approval of employment/engagement of individuals
Does this provision unfairly prejudice previous offenders / not advocate the yellow ribbon movement?
Can the individual be held liable under the HCSA for the abuse of patients, acts of dishonesty or poor working attitude etc.?
Why should the HCSA require background checks if there are already Professional Acts and their respective codes of conduct that perform the necessary checks?
Are licensees themselves expected to conduct the background screening for prospective individuals to be employed/engaged by them?
Does this restriction requirement apply to volunteers as well?
Do all prospective individuals who have occasional contact with patients (i.e., locum doctors and visiting consultants) need to abide by this restriction prior to their engagement with the licensee?
How does MOH decide which licensees will need to comply with the restriction requirement?
Why does this requirement only apply to prospective individuals and not individuals who are already employed/engaged by the licensee?
Which licensees are required to comply with this restriction requirement?
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