The Health Services Act Sample Clauses

The Health Services Act. 1997 (the Act) provides a legislative framework for the public health system, including setting out purposes and/or functions in relation to Local Health Districts (ss. 8, 9, 10). Under the Act, the Health Secretary’s functions include: the facilitation of the achievement and maintenance of adequate standards of patient care within public hospitals, provision of governance, oversight and control of the public health system and the statutory health organisations within it, as well as in relation to other services provided by the public health system, and to facilitate the efficient and economic operation of the public health system (s.122). Under the Act, the Minister may attach conditions to the payment of any subsidy (or part of any subsidy) (s.127). As a condition of subsidy, all funding provided for specific purposes must be used for those purposes unless approved by the Health Secretary.
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The Health Services Act. 1997 (the Act) provides a legislative framework for the public health system, including setting out purposes and/or functions in relation to Local Health Districts (ss. 8, 9, 10). Under the Act, the Health Secretary’s functions include: the facilitation of the achievement and maintenance of adequate standards of patient care within public hospitals, provision of governance, oversight and control of the public health system and the statutory health organisations within it, as well as in relation to other services provided by the public health system, and to facilitate the efficient and economic operation of the public health system (s.122). The Act allows the Health Secretary to enter into performance agreements with Local Health Districts in relation to the provision of health services and health support services (s.126). The performance agreement may include provisions of a service agreement. Under the Act, the Minister may attach conditions to the payment of any subsidy (or part of any subsidy) (s.127). As a condition of subsidy, all funding provided for specific purposes must be used for those purposes unless approved by the Health Secretary.
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The Health Services Act. 1997 (the Act) provides a legislative framework for the public health system, including the provision of health support services (s.126B). NSW Health Pathology is an Administrative Division of the Health Administration Corporation, established on 31 May 2012, vested with certain of the Secretary’s service provider functions under section 126B of the Act. The Secretary established the NSW Health Pathology Board as an appointed body under section 126C of the Act in November 2012. NSW Health Pathology ensures it meets the requirements of the regulatory framework for Medicare Australia under the Health Insurances Act (1973). All NSW public pathology services are accredited to standards defined by the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC).
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The Health Services Act. 1997 (the Act) provides a legislative framework for the public health system, including setting out purposes and/or functions in relation to Local Health Districts (ss. 8, 9, 10). Under the Act, the Health Secretary’s functions include: the facilitation of the achievement and maintenance of adequate standards of patient care within public hospitals, provision of governance, oversight and control of the public health system and the statutory health organisations within it, as well as in relation to other services provided by the public health system, and to facilitate the efficient and economic operation of the public health system (s.122). The Act allows the Health Secretary to enter into performance agreements with Local Health Districts in relation to the provision of health services and health support services (s.126). The performance agreement may include provisions of a service agreement. Under the Act, the Minister may attach conditions to the payment of any subsidy (or part of any subsidy) (s.127). As a condition of subsidy, all funding provided for specific purposes must be used for those purposes unless approved by the Health Secretary. Commonwealth legislation provides that all persons on remand and convicted prisoners are ineligible to use their Medicare card for the purposes of accessing public health services whilst in custody, as prisoner health care is the responsibility of State and Territory Governments. If these patients require access to health services outside of the custodial environment, they are entitled to inpatient and non-inpatient services at NSW public hospitals at no cost to either the patient or to Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network. There is a small proportion of parolees who remain Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network clients for up to three months following release and can access Medicare in the community. Highly specialised drugs provided to Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network patients who are non-Australian residents, not covered by a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement are not entitled to a subsidy through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) under section 100 of the National Health Act 1953. In this case, costs are incurred by the Network. Health care required by Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network patients in a community- based setting access services is provided by Local Health Districts. Other regulatory and legislative contexts Justice Health and Forensic Ment...
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The Health Services Act. 1997 (the Act) provides a legislative framework for the public health system, including the provision of health support services (s. 126B). Health Infrastructure has the role and functions established in the instrument signed by the then Director-General, NSW Health, on 18 May 2010.
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The Health Services Act. 1997 (the Act) provides a legislative framework for the public health system, including the establishment of Statutory Health Corporations to enable certain health services and health support services to be provided within the State other than on an area basis (s.11). The Clinical Excellence Commission is a Board governed statutory health corporation constituted under section 41 and specified in Schedule 2 of the Act. Under the Act the Health Secretary’s functions include: the facilitation of the achievement and maintenance of adequate standards of patient care within public hospitals, provision of governance, oversight and control of the public health system and the statutory health organisations within it, as well as in relation to other services provided by the public health system, and to facilitate the efficient and economic operation of the public health system (s.122).
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  • Health & Safety (a) The Employer and the Union agree that they mutually desire to maintain standards of safety and health in the Home, in order to prevent injury and illness and abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time.

  • Health Services At the time of employment and subject to (b) above, full credit for registered professional nursing experience in a school program shall be given. Full credit for registered professional nursing experience may be given, subject to approval by the Human Resources Division. Non-degree nurses shall be placed on the BA Track of the Teachers Salary Schedule and shall be ineligible for movement to any other track.

  • Behavioral Health Services Behavioral health services include the evaluation, management, and treatment for a mental health or substance use disorder condition. For the purpose of this plan, substance use disorder does not include addiction to or abuse of tobacco and/or caffeine. Mental health or substance use disorders are those that are listed in the most updated volume of either: • the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association; or • the International Classification of Disease Manual (ICD) published by the World Health Organization. This plan provides parity in benefits for behavioral healthcare services. Please see Section 10 for additional information regarding behavioral healthcare parity. Inpatient This plan covers behavioral health services if you are inpatient at a general or specialty hospital. See Inpatient Services in Section 3 for additional information. Residential Treatment Facility This plan covers services at behavioral health residential treatment facilities, which provide: • clinical treatment; • medication evaluation management; and • 24-hour on site availability of health professional staff, as required by licensing regulations. Intermediate Care Services This plan covers intermediate care services, which are facility-based programs that are: • more intensive than traditional outpatient services; • less intensive than 24-hour inpatient hospital or residential treatment facility services; and • used as a step down from a higher level of care; or • used a step-up from standard care level of care. Intermediate care services include the following: • Partial Hospital Program (PHP) – PHPs are structured and medically supervised day, evening, or nighttime treatment programs providing individualized treatment plans. A PHP typically runs for five hours a day, five days per week. • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) – An IOP provides substantial clinical support for patients who are either in transition from a higher level of care or at risk for admission to a higher level of care. An IOP typically runs for three hours per day, three days per week.

  • Mental Health Services This agreement covers medically necessary services for the treatment of mental health disorders in a general or specialty hospital or outpatient facilities that are: • reviewed and approved by us; and • licensed under the laws of the State of Rhode Island or by the state in which the facility is located as a general or specialty hospital or outpatient facility. We review network and non-network programs, hospitals and inpatient facilities, and the specific services provided to decide whether a preauthorization, hospital or inpatient facility, or specific services rendered meets our program requirements, content and criteria. If our program content and criteria are not met, the services are not covered under this agreement. Our program content and criteria are defined below.

  • Occupational Health & Safety (a) It is a mutual interest of the parties to promote health and safety in workplaces and to prevent and reduce the occurrence of workplace injuries and occupational diseases. The parties agree that health and safety is of the utmost importance and agree to promote health and safety and wellness throughout the organization. The employer shall provide orientation and training in health and safety to new and current employees on an ongoing basis, and employees shall attend required health and safety training sessions. Accordingly, the parties fully endorse the responsibilities of employer and employee under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, making particular reference to the following:

  • Public Health Public Health activities and reporting to the extent permitted by Applicable Law.

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act The Employer, the Union and the employees agree to be bound by the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, S.N.S. 1996, c.7.

  • Occupational Safety and Health Acts Contractor(s) who perform any work under this contract shall fully comply with the provisions of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and any amendments thereto and regulations pursuant to the act. Any Contractor who fails to do so may be terminated for cause as set forth below.

  • Work Health and Safety (a) The employer and employee acknowledge their responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012.

  • Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Contractor understands that HHS does not tolerate any type of fraud, waste, or abuse. Violations of law, agency policies, or standards of ethical conduct will be investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 321.022, if the administrative head of a department or entity that is subject to audit by the state auditor has reasonable cause to believe that money received from the state by the department or entity or by a client or contractor of the department or entity may have been lost, misappropriated, or misused, or that other fraudulent or unlawful conduct has occurred in relation to the operation of the department or entity, the administrative head shall report the reason and basis for the belief to the Texas State Auditor’s Office (SAO). All employees or contractors who have reasonable cause to believe that fraud, waste, or abuse has occurred (including misconduct by any HHS employee, Grantee officer, agent, employee, or subcontractor that would constitute fraud, waste, or abuse) are required to immediately report the questioned activity to the Health and Human Services Commission's Office of Inspector General. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and System Agency policies regarding fraud, waste, and abuse including, but not limited to, HHS Circular C-027. A report to the SAO must be made through one of the following avenues: ● SAO Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-TX-AUDIT ● SAO website: xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/ All reports made to the OIG must be made through one of the following avenues: ● OIG Toll Free Hotline 0-000-000-0000 ● OIG Website: XxxxxxXxxxxXxxxx.xxx ● Internal Affairs Email: XxxxxxxxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx ● OIG Hotline Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx. ● OIG Mailing Address: Office of Inspector General Attn: Fraud Hotline MC 1300 P.O. Box 85200 Austin, Texas 78708-5200

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