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1 Version: South Australia Health Care Act 2008 An Act to provide for the administration of hospitals and other health services; to establish the Health Performance Council and Health Advisory Councils; to establish systems to support the provision of high-quality health outcomes; to provide licensing systems for ambulance services and private hospitals; to assist with the provision of laboratory services and facilities associated with veterinary science; and for other purposes. Contents Part 1 Preliminary 1 Short title 3 Interpretation 4 Objects of Act 5 Principles Part 2 Minister and Chief Executive 6 Minister 7 Chief Executive 8 Delegations Part 3 Health Performance Council 9 Establishment of Health Performance Council 10 Provisions relating to members, procedures and committees and subcommittees 11 Functions of HPC 12 Annual report 13 4-yearly report 14 Use of facilities Part 4 Health Advisory Councils Division 1 Establishment of Councils 15 Establishment of Councils 16 Status 17 Constitution and rules Division 2 Functions and powers 18 Functions 19 Specific provisions in relation to powers Division 3 Related matters 20 Specific provisions in relation to property [ ] This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act
2 Health Care Act Contents 21 Accounts and audit 22 Annual report 23 Use of facilities 24 Delegations 25 Access to information 26 Common seal 27 Schedule 2 has effect 28 Administration Part 5 Hospitals Division 1 Incorporation 29 Incorporation 30 Hospital to serve the community 31 General powers of incorporated hospital 32 Common seal Division 2 Management arrangements 33 Management arrangements Division 3 Employed staff 34 Employed staff 35 Superannuation and accrued rights etc Division 4 Accounts, audits and reports 36 Accounts and audit 37 Annual report Division 5 Sites, facilities and property 38 Ability to operate at various sites 39 Ability to provide a range of services and facilities 40 Acquisition of property Division 6 Delegations 41 Delegations Division 7 By-laws and removal of persons 42 By-laws 43 Removal of persons Division 8 Fees 44 Fees Division 9 Rights of hospitals against insurers 45 Interpretation 46 Report of accidents to which this Division applies 47 Notice by designated entity to insurer 48 First claim of designated entity 2 This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 [ ]
3 Health Care Act 2008 Contents Part 6 Ambulance services Division 1 South Australian Ambulance Service (SAAS) 49 Continuation of SAAS 50 Management arrangements 51 Functions and powers of SAAS 52 Employed staff 53 Accrued rights for employees 54 Delegation 55 Accounts and audit 56 Annual report Division 2 Provision of ambulance services 57 Emergency ambulance services 58 Licence to provide non-emergency ambulance services Division 3 Miscellaneous 59 Fees for ambulance services 60 Holding out etc 61 Power to use force to enter premises 62 Exemptions Part 7 Quality improvement and research 63 Preliminary 64 Declaration of authorised activities and authorised persons 65 Provision of information 66 Protection of information 67 Protection from liability Part 8 Analysis of adverse incidents 68 Preliminary 69 Appointment of teams 70 Restrictions on teams 71 Provision of information 72 Reports 73 Protection of information 74 Immunity provision 75 Victimisation Part 9 Testamentary gifts and trusts 76 Interpretation 77 Application of Part 78 Testamentary gifts and trusts Part 10 Private hospitals 79 Prohibition of operating private hospitals unless licensed 80 Application for licence 81 Grant of licence 82 Conditions of licence 83 Offence for licence holder to contravene Act or licence condition 84 Duration of licences [ ] This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act
4 Health Care Act Contents 85 Transfer of licence 86 Surrender, suspension and cancellation of licences 87 Appeal against decision or order of Minister 88 Inspectors Part 11 Miscellaneous 90 Recognised organisations 91 Duty of Registrar-General 92 Conflict of interest 93 Confidentiality and disclosure of information 95 General defence 96 Evidentiary provision 97 Administrative acts 98 Forms of Ministerial approvals 99 Gift funds established by Minister 100 Regulations 101 Review of governance arrangements Country regions of State Schedule 1 Health Performance Council 1 Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson 2 Deputies 3 Term of office 4 Allowances 5 Vacancy in office of member 6 Procedures of HPC 7 Committees and subcommittees Schedule 2 Health Advisory Councils 1 Term of office 2 Vacancy in office of member 3 Application of Public Sector (Honesty and Accountability) Act 4 Presiding member 5 Procedures 6 Committees and subcommittees 7 Interpretation Schedule 3 Special provisions relating to the Repatriation General Hospital Incorporated 1 Interpretation 2 Management of RGH 3 Power of direction 4 Dissolution of board Schedule 4 Transitional provisions Part 20 Transitional provisions 34 Incorporated hospitals 35 Incorporated health centres 36 By-laws 37 Private hospitals 38 Disclosure of confidential information 4 This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 [ ]
5 Health Care Act 2008 Contents 39 SAAS 40 Licences ambulances 41 Public and environmental health 42 Other provisions Legislative history The Parliament of South Australia enacts as follows: Part 1 Preliminary 1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Care Act Interpretation (1) In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears ambulance means a vehicle that is equipped to provide medical treatment or to monitor a person's health and that is staffed by persons who are trained to provide medical attention during transportation; ambulance service means the service of transporting by the use of an ambulance a person to a hospital or other place to receive medical treatment or from a hospital or other place at which the person has received medical treatment; Chief Executive means the Chief Executive of the Department and includes a person for the time being acting in that position; Department means the administrative unit of the Public Service that is, under the Minister, responsible for the administration of this Act; domestic partner a person is a domestic partner of another if the person is a domestic partner of the other within the meaning of the Family Relationships Act 1975, whether declared as such under that Act or not; emergency ambulance service means an ambulance service that responds to requests for medical assistance (whether made by 000 emergency telephone calls or other means) for persons who may have injuries or illnesses requiring immediate medical attention in order to maintain life or to alleviate suffering; and is set up to provide medical attention to save or maintain a person's life or alleviate suffering while transporting the person to a hospital; employing authority means subject to paragraph, the Chief Executive; or if the Governor thinks fit, a person, or a person holding or acting in an office or position, designated by proclamation made for the purposes of this definition; HAC means a Health Advisory Council established under Part 4; [ ] This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act
6 Health Care Act Part 1 Preliminary health service means a service associated with: (ii) the promotion of health and well-being; or the prevention of disease, illness or injury; or (iii) intervention to address or manage disease, illness or injury; or (iv) (v) the management or treatment of disease, illness or injury; or rehabilitation or on-going care for persons who have suffered a disease, illness or injury; or a paramedical or ambulance service; or a residential aged care service; or (ca) a research, pathology or diagnostic service associated with veterinary science; or a service brought within the ambit of this definition by the regulations, but does not include a service excluded from the ambit of this definition by the regulations; HPC means the Health Performance Council established under Part 3; hospital means, according to the context an entity (whether corporate or unincorporated and including a partnership or other structure) by which health services are provided, being health services that include services provided to persons on a live-in basis; a site at which activities of an incorporated hospital are undertaken; hospital bed means the bed and associated facilities provided by a hospital for the provision of health services to a patient on a live-in basis; incorporated hospital means a hospital incorporated under this Act; liability includes contingent liability; medical treatment includes all medical or surgical advice, attendances, services, procedures and operations; non-emergency ambulance service means an ambulance service other than an emergency ambulance service; private hospital means a hospital other than an incorporated hospital; relative a person is a relative of another if the person is a spouse, domestic partner or parent of the other of or over 18 years of age and a brother, sister, son or daughter of the other; relevant interest has the same meaning as in the Corporations Law; repealed Act means the South Australian Health Commission Act 1976; restricted ambulance service licence means a licence under Part 6 Division 2 authorising the provision of non-emergency ambulance services; right includes a right of action; 6 This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 [ ]
7 Health Care Act 2008 Preliminary Part 1 SAAS means the SA Ambulance Service Inc; spouse a person is a spouse of another if they are legally married; vehicle includes an aircraft or a boat. (2) The Governor may, for the purposes of the definition of employing authority 4 Objects of Act designate different persons as employing authorities with respect to different classes of employees (or potential employees); in making a designation under paragraph, include the Chief Executive; from time to time as the Governor thinks fit, vary or revoke a proclamation, or make a new proclamation for the purposes of the definition. The objects of the Act are to enable the provision of an integrated health system that provides optimal health outcomes for South Australians; and 5 Principles to facilitate the provision of safe, high-quality health services that are focussed on the prevention and proper management of disease, illness and injury and to facilitate efficiencies through the use of certain facilities for veterinary science; and to facilitate a scheme for health services to meet recognised standards. The following principles are to be applied in connection with the operation and administration of this Act: (e) (f) the protection of the public and the interests of people in need of care related to their health should be the highest priorities in the provision of health services; Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders should be recognised as having a special heritage and the health system should, in interacting with Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, support values that respect their historical and contemporary cultures; the planning and provision of health services should take into account the situation and needs of people who live or work in the country or regional areas of the State, including through the support of health professionals who provide services in those areas; support should be given to encouraging responsibility at community and individual levels for the promotion and development of healthy communities and individuals, and to ensure that people are able to make informed decisions about their health; health services or programs should be accessible on a State-wide or community basis; health services should be provided as part of an integrated system [ ] This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act
8 Health Care Act Part 1 Preliminary (g) (h) (ii) that includes all aspects of health promotion and disease, illness and injury prevention so as to maximise community health and well-being; and that supports services or programs designed to promote early intervention in detecting and responding to disease, illness or injury; and (iii) that provides for the effective and safe management and treatment of disease, illness or injury, including through self-management of chronic or other diseases; and (iv) (v) (vi) that supports improved health outcomes for communities with particular health needs; and that promotes a whole of Government approach to advance and improve health status within the community; and that seeks to reduce in-patient hospitalisation and dependence on emergency and out-patient services within hospitals; and (vii) that promotes the efficient and economic provision of services; health services should meet the highest levels of quality and safety; service providers should seek to engage with the community in the planning and provision of health services, including through the encouragement or involvement of volunteers; recognition should be given to the fact that there is a significant public benefit in having a single emergency ambulance service that provides an efficient use of assets, a highly-responsive service, and high levels of integration with other health services provided within the public health system. Part 2 Minister and Chief Executive 6 Minister (1) The Minister's functions in connection with the operation of this Act include the following (to be performed to such extent as the Minister considers appropriate): (e) to ascertain the requirements of the community, or sections of the community, in the field of health and health services and to determine how those requirements should be met to the best advantage of the community; to plan, implement or support the provision of a system of health services that is comprehensive, co-ordinated and readily accessible to the public; to establish health services within the community; to act to ensure that hospitals established under this Act, or that hospitals or other health services established, maintained or operated by or with the assistance of the Government of the State, are operated in an efficient and economical manner; to ensure the proper allocation of resources across health services established under this Act; 8 This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 [ ]
9 Health Care Act 2008 Minister and Chief Executive Part 2 (f) (g) (h) (j) (k) to ensure that emergency ambulance services are provided in an efficient and effective manner through SAAS; to promote or support (ii) research in the field of health and health services, including through the provision of facilities or other forms of support to a university or other institution, authority or person considered to be appropriate by the Minister; and the collection of data, statistics and other information in relation to health and health services; and (iii) the provision of education, instruction or training in professional or other fields associated with health and the provision of health services; to promote and encourage the participation of volunteers in the provision of health services; to disseminate information and knowledge for the benefit of the health of the public; to establish mechanisms to keep the policies and standards of health and health services developed by the Department under evaluation and review; to promote a positive relationship between the public, private and other health sectors; (ka) to provide and maintain such services or facilities as another Minister may request in connection with the field of veterinary science; (l) such other functions assigned to the Minister by or under this or any other Act, or considered by the Minister to be relevant to the operation of this or any other relevant Act. (2) The Minister has the power to do anything necessary, expedient or incidental to performing the functions of the Minister under this Act; or administering this Act; or furthering the objects of this Act. (3) The Minister cannot give a direction concerning the clinical treatment of a particular person. 7 Chief Executive (1) The Chief Executive's functions in connection with the operation of this Act include the following: to assist the Minister in connection with the administration of this Act and to exercise statutory powers conferred by this Act; to be responsible to the Minister for the overall management, administration and provision of health services within the Minister's portfolio, to assume direct responsibility for the administration of incorporated hospitals and to ensure that the Department undertakes a leadership role in the administration of health services; [ ] This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act
10 Health Care Act Part 2 Minister and Chief Executive (e) (f) (g) (h) to ensure that appropriate standards of patient care and service delivery are adopted and applied in the delivery of health services; to facilitate the efficient and economic operation of the public health system; to ensure that the Department establishes and maintains processes to consult with members of the community, volunteers, carers and health care providers on health care needs and service priorities within the public health system; to ensure that the Department values a highly trained workforce within the health system, and to provide support to maintain high levels of commitment in the provision of services; to provide advice to the Minister in relation to the operation or administration of this Act, the provision of health services within the State, or the protection or promotion of public health within the State; at the request of the Minister, to provide advice on any other matter in relation to which the Minister considers that the advice of the Chief Executive should be available; (ha) to facilitate the provision of laboratory, research or other similar facilities, including on account of a request by a Minister under section 6(1)(ka); such other functions assigned to the Chief Executive by or under this or any other Act, or assigned to the Chief Executive by the Minister in connection with the operation of this or any other relevant Act. (2) The Chief Executive has the power to do anything necessary, expedient or incidental to performing the functions of the Chief Executive. (3) Subject to this Act, the Chief Executive is, in the performance and exercise of the Chief Executive's functions and powers, subject to the control and direction of the Minister. (4) The Chief Executive cannot give a direction concerning the clinical treatment of a particular person. 8 Delegations (1) The Minister may delegate a function or power conferred on the Minister under this Act to a specified person or body; or to a person occupying or acting in a specified office or position. (2) The Chief Executive may delegate a function or power conferred on the Chief Executive under this Act (3) A delegation to a specified person or body; or to a person occupying or acting in a specified office or position. may be made subject to conditions or limitations specified in the instrument of delegation; and if the instrument of delegation so provides, may be further delegated by the delegate; and 10 This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 [ ]
11 Health Care Act 2008 Minister and Chief Executive Part 2 is revocable at will and does not prevent the delegator from acting personally in a matter. Part 3 Health Performance Council 9 Establishment of Health Performance Council (1) The Health Performance Council (HPC) is established. (2) HPC is to consist of up to 15 persons appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Minister who together, in the opinion of the Minister have a high level of knowledge of, and expertise in, the provision of health care or the administration of health services; and are able to represent the diversities of South Australia's communities; and have such experience, skills and qualifications to enable HPC to carry out its functions effectively. (3) The Minister must consult with prescribed bodies, in accordance with the regulations, before making a recommendation under subsection (2). (4) The Minister must ensure, as far as practicable, that the persons appointed under subsection (2) consist of equal numbers of women and men. (5) An act or proceeding of HPC is not invalid by reason only of a vacancy in its membership or a defect or irregularity in, or in connection with, the appointment of a member. 10 Provisions relating to members, procedures and committees and subcommittees Schedule 1 has effect with respect to HPC. 11 Functions of HPC (1) The functions of HPC are to provide advice to the Minister about (ii) the operation of the health system; and health outcomes for South Australians and, as appropriate, for particular population groups; and (iii) the effectiveness of methods used within the health system to engage communities and individuals in improving their health outcomes; and to provide reports to the Minister in accordance with the requirements of this Act; and to provide advice to the Minister about any matter referred to it by the Minister or any matter it sees fit to advise the Minister about in connection with its responsibilities under this Act; and such other functions assigned to HPC under this or any other Act, or assigned to HPC by the Minister. [ ] This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act
12 Health Care Act Part 3 Health Performance Council (2) HPC should, in the performance of its functions, seek to obtain, to such extent as is reasonable and relevant in the circumstances, the views of Health Advisory Councils; and advisory committees established by the Minister to assist HPC in the performance of its functions. (3) HPC must, in the performance of its functions, take into account the strategic objectives that have been set or adopted within the Government's health portfolios. (4) Without limiting subsection (3), HPC must, in providing any advice with respect to the provision of any health services (including proposed services), take into account the net benefit provided by the services, the cost effectiveness of services, and available resources; and the net impact that the adoption of the advice would have on other services, or on the community more generally; and the value placed on any relevant services by members of the public who use those services. (5) The Minister must establish arrangements to meet with HPC on a regular basis. (6) HPC cannot, in the performance of its functions, give directions to the Chief Executive, the Department, a hospital or a HAC. (7) HPC may request the Chief Executive to provide it with specified information in order to assist it in the performance of its functions. (8) The Chief Executive may impose conditions that HPC must observe in relation to the receipt, use or disclosure of information provided under subsection (7). 12 Annual report (1) HPC must, within 3 months after the end of each financial year, deliver to the Minister a report on the operations of HPC during that financial year. (2) The Minister must, within 12 sitting days after the receipt of a report under this section, cause a copy of the report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament yearly report (1) HPC must, on a 4-yearly basis, furnish to the Minister a report that assesses the health of South Australians and changes in health outcomes over the reporting period. (2) The report must identify significant trends in the health status of South Australians and consider future priorities for the health system having regard to trends in health outcomes, including trends that relate to particular illnesses or population groups; and review the performance of the various health systems established within the State in achieving the objects of this Act; and identify any other significant issues considered relevant by HPC; and conform with any requirements of the Minister as to the form of the report and other matters to be addressed by the report. 12 This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 [ ]
13 Health Care Act 2008 Health Performance Council Part 3 (3) The Minister must, within 12 sitting days after receipt of a report under this section, cause a copy of the report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. (4) The Minister must, within 6 months after receipt of a report under this section, cause a formal response to the report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. (5) The first report under this section must be completed by a day to be fixed by the regulations. 14 Use of facilities HPC may, with the approval of the responsible Minister or, if relevant, a responsible public sector instrumentality, make use of the staff, services or facilities of an administrative unit or another public sector instrumentality. Part 4 Health Advisory Councils Division 1 Establishment of Councils 15 Establishment of Councils (1) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, establish a Health Advisory Council (a HAC) to undertake an advocacy role on behalf of the community, to provide advice, and to perform other functions, as determined under this Act, in relation to any of the following: (e) the Minister; the Chief Executive; an incorporated hospital; SAAS; any other body involved in the delivery of health services in connection with this Act. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Minister may establish and maintain a HAC, constituted by persons who have experience in providing ambulance services as volunteers, with functions that include to provide advice to SAAS in the performance of its functions. (3) The notice published under subsection (1) may (e) designate the entity or entities in relation to which the HAC is established; and make provision with respect to the functions of the HAC; and declare whether the HAC is to be an incorporated or unincorporated body and assign a name to the HAC (which must, if the HAC is to be incorporated, end with the abbreviation "Inc"); and make provision with respect to the powers of the HAC; and make such other provision as the Minister thinks fit (including by relating the functions of the HAC to a designated area of the State). [ ] This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act
14 Health Care Act Part 4 Health Advisory Councils Division 1 Establishment of Councils (4) The Minister may, by subsequent notice in the Gazette vary a notice under this section; amalgamate 2 or more HACs; dissolve a HAC. (5) However, the Minister must consult with the members of the relevant HAC or HACs in the manner prescribed by the regulations before acting under subsection (4); and must not act under subsection (4) or unless (ii) the Minister is satisfied that there has been a reasonable level of consultation within the community; and the Minister is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so on a ground prescribed by the regulations. (6) If 2 or more HACs are amalgamated under subsection (4), the Minister may exercise any power under a preceding subsection in relation to the HAC established by the amalgamation (including by declaring whether the HAC is to be an incorporated or unincorporated body); and dissolve the HACs that were the separate entities before the amalgamation. (7) If 2 or more HACs are amalgamated under subsection (4), the assets, rights and liabilities of the HACs that were the separate entities before the amalgamation vest in or attach to the HAC formed by the amalgamation by operation of this subsection (unless a contrary provision is relevant under subsection (8)). (8) A reference in a testamentary disposition or other instrument to a HAC that is a party to an amalgamation under subsection (4) will be taken to be (subject to any provision of the testamentary disposition or other instrument to the contrary) a reference to the HAC formed by the amalgamation. (9) If a HAC is dissolved under subsection (4), the Minister may, as the Minister thinks necessary or appropriate, exercise a power under section 20 (subject to complying with the requirements of that section). (10) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, make other provisions that in the opinion of the Minister are necessary or expedient in connection with taking action under subsection (4). (11) To avoid doubt, the Minister may establish more than 1 HAC in relation to a particular entity under subsection (1). 16 Status (1) If a HAC is to be an incorporated body by virtue of a declaration of the Minister the HAC is, by force of this section, a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; and subject to the provisions of this Act and its constitution, the HAC is capable of holding, acquiring, dealing with, and disposing of, real and personal property (including the power to enter into leases); and 14 This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 [ ]
15 (ii) Health Care Act 2008 Health Advisory Councils Part 4 Establishment of Councils Division 1 is capable of acquiring or incurring other assets, rights or liabilities; and (iii) is capable of entering into contracts; and (iv) (v) (vi) is capable of suing and being sued; and is capable of administering any property on trust or accepting gifts (and, if any gift is affected by a trust, is empowered to carry out the terms of the trust); and has the rights, powers, authorities, functions, duties and obligations prescribed by or under this Act or its constitution. (2) If a HAC is not to be a body corporate by virtue of a declaration of the Minister, the HAC has the rights, powers, authorities, functions, duties and obligations prescribed by or under this Act or its rules. (3) A HAC is an instrumentality of the Crown. (4) Subject to subsection (5), a HAC holds its property on behalf of the Crown. (5) Subsection (4) does not apply to the extent that a HAC holds any property on trust. (6) Without limiting subsection (5), in the event of an inconsistency between the operation or effect of a provision under this Part and the duties or responsibilities of a HAC as a trustee, the provisions of this Part will not apply to the extent of the inconsistency. (7) Subject to any provision made in its constitution or rules, a HAC may exercise its powers within or outside the State. 17 Constitution and rules (1) A HAC that is incorporated under this Act will have a constitution determined by the Minister. (2) A constitution must address the appointment of persons as the members of the governing body of the HAC (including by determining the number of members) and, in respect of those members (ii) the method by which they may be appointed, and their terms of office; and the conditions of appointment, or a method by which those conditions will be determined; and may provide for the appointment of deputies of members of the governing body of the HAC; and must specify the functions of the HAC and may, in doing so, provide for functions of the HAC that are in addition to those specified under Division 2, or limit or regulate the functions or powers of the HAC under this Act; and may make any other provision that, in the opinion of the Minister, is necessary or expedient in connection with the functions, powers or activities of the HAC. [ ] This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act
16 Health Care Act Part 4 Health Advisory Councils Division 1 Establishment of Councils (3) A HAC that is not incorporated under this Act will have rules determined by the Minister. (4) A set of rules must address the appointment of persons as members of the HAC (including by determining the number of members) and, in respect of those members (ii) the method by which they may be appointed, and their terms of office; and the conditions of appointment, or a method by which those conditions will be determined; and may provide for the appointment of deputies of members of the HAC; and must specify the functions of the HAC and may, in doing so, provide for functions of the HAC that are in addition to those specified under Division 2, or limit or regulate the functions or powers of the HAC under this Act; and may make any other provision that, in the opinion of the Minister, is necessary or expedient in relation to the functions, powers or activities of the HAC. (5) If a HAC is established in relation to an incorporated hospital established to provide services within the country areas of the State, the constitution or rules of the HAC (as the case may be) must provide that a majority of members of the governing body of the HAC (in the case of an incorporated HAC) or a majority of members of the HAC (in the case of a HAC that is not incorporated) are persons who are selected or appointed on the basis of being members of the local community. (6) The Minister may publish a constitution or set of rules in such manner as the Minister thinks fit. (7) The Minister may, as the Minister thinks fit, vary a constitution or set of rules from time to time. (8) For the purposes of facilitating the operation of this section, the Minister must develop a model constitution and a model set of rules (and may then vary or replace any such model from time to time). (9) The Minister must, in varying or replacing a model, undertake the consultation required by the regulations. (10) To avoid doubt, the Minister may depart from a model in a particular case. Division 2 Functions and powers 18 Functions (1) The functions of a HAC may include 1 or more of the following: to act as an advocate to promote the interests of the community, or a section of the community; to provide advice about any relevant aspect of the provision of health services from the perspective of consumers of those services, any carers or volunteers or the community more generally; 16 This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 [ ]
17 (e) (f) (g) (h) (j) (k) (l) Health Care Act 2008 Health Advisory Councils Part 4 Functions and powers Division 2 to provide advice about relevant health issues, goals, priorities, plans, and other strategic initiatives; to provide advice or assistance in undertaking the development or implementation of systems or mechanisms designed to support the delivery of health services or programs; to provide information to, and to consult broadly with, the consumers of any relevant services, any relevant carers or volunteers, and the community more generally; to encourage community participation in programs associated with supporting the provision of health services, and to promote the importance of carers and volunteers in assisting in achieving successful outcomes; to consult with other bodies that are interested in the provision of health services within the community; to provide advice to the Minister about any matter referred to it by the Minister or the Chief Executive; to participate in the consultation or assessment processes associated with the selection of senior staff of a relevant entity; in the case of a HAC that is incorporated (ii) to act as a trustee or to assume other fiduciary functions or duties; to participate in budget discussions and financial management or development processes; (iii) to undertake fund-raising activities; in the case of a HAC that is not incorporated to provide advice in relation to the management of resources available for relevant health services; (ii) to provide assistance with fund-raising activities in accordance with its rules; such other functions (ii) assigned to the HAC under this or any other Act; or assigned to the HAC by the Minister; or (iii) adopted by the HAC with the approval of the Minister. (2) Subject to this Act, a HAC must, in the performance of its functions, take into account the strategic objectives (including any health care plan or plans) that have been set or adopted within the Government's health portfolios. (3) A HAC that is incorporated under this Act must, with respect to an entity in relation to which it is established support and foster the activities and objects of the entity; and subject to this Act, hold its assets for the benefit, purposes and use of the entity on terms or conditions determined or approved by the Minister. [ ] This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act
18 Health Care Act Part 4 Health Advisory Councils Division 2 Functions and powers 19 Specific provisions in relation to powers (1) Subject to this Act, a HAC has the power to do anything necessary, expedient or incidental to performing its functions. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), a HAC that is incorporated under this Act may establish any fund (including a gift fund) or account. (3) A HAC must not do any of the following without the approval of the Minister: (e) (f) acquire or dispose of real property, or an interest in real property; borrow money or grant a mortgage or create any other form of charge over its property; grant a lease over any real property; enter into any form of guarantee or grant any indemnity; engage a person under a contract for the provision of services; anything else identified under the constitution or rules of the HAC as being within the operation of this subsection. (4) The Minister may, in granting an approval under subsection (3), impose such conditions as the Minister thinks fit. (5) Subsection (3) does not apply in any circumstances excluded from the operation of that subsection by the regulations; or by the constitution or rules of the HAC. (6) A HAC does not have the power to employ any person. Division 3 Related matters 20 Specific provisions in relation to property (1) Subject to this section, the Minister may, by notice in the Gazette transfer the assets, rights and liabilities of a HAC (either as a whole or in separate parcels specified in the notice) (ii) to a Minister; or to another HAC; or (iii) to an incorporated hospital; or (iv) (v) (vi) to SAAS; or to the Crown, or to another agent or instrumentality of the Crown; or with the agreement of the person or body to a person or body that is not an agent or instrumentality of the Crown; and make other provisions in relation to the property of the HAC that in the opinion of the Minister are necessary or expedient in the circumstances. (2) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, transfer to and vest in a HAC any assets, rights or liabilities of another entity. 18 This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 [ ]
19 (3) The Minister Health Care Act 2008 Health Advisory Councils Part 4 Related matters Division 3 must not act under subsection (1) to transfer any assets or rights of a HAC unless the Minister is acting at the request of the HAC, or the Minister has taken reasonable steps to consult with the HAC; and must not act under subsection (2) unless the Minister is acting at the request of the other entity. (4) Subsection (1) does not apply to any property that a HAC holds on trust to the extent that a transfer under that subsection would be inconsistent with the terms or conditions of the trust. (5) In addition, if the Minister is proposing to transfer any real property of a HAC that has been used for the purposes of an incorporated hospital (other than at the request of the HAC) and the Minister has not obtained the concurrence of the HAC under subsection (3) the matter must be referred to an independent person for mediation in accordance with guidelines established by the Minister for the purposes of this provision (with the Minister being represented in those proceedings by a person nominated by the Minister); and if the concurrence of the HAC is not obtained through mediation under paragraph, the Minister may only proceed to make the transfer under subsection (1) if (ii) the transfer is to another HAC; and the Minister has given public notice of the proposed transfer by notice published in the Gazette at least 2 months before making the transfer. (6) A notice published in the Gazette under subsection (5)(ii) must set out the reasons for the Minister's decision to proceed. 21 Accounts and audit (1) A HAC must cause proper accounts to be kept of its financial affairs and financial statements to be prepared in respect of each financial year (unless the HAC did not deal with any money or property or otherwise undertake any financial activity in the financial year). (2) The accounts and financial statements required under subsection (1) must comply with any requirements issued by the Minister. (3) The accounts and financial statements of a HAC incorporated under this Act, other than a prescribed HAC, must be audited at least once in every year by an auditor approved by the Auditor-General. (4) The accounts and financial statements of a prescribed HAC incorporated under this Act must be audited at least once in every year by the Auditor-General. 22 Annual report (1) A HAC must, within 3 months after the end of each financial year, deliver to the Minister a report on the operations of the HAC during that financial year. [ ] This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act
20 Health Care Act Part 4 Health Advisory Councils Division 3 Related matters (2) The report must incorporate the audited accounts and financial statements of the HAC for the financial year (if relevant). (3) The Minister must, within 12 sitting days after the receipt of a report under this section, cause a copy of the report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. (4) This section only applies to a HAC that is not incorporated under this Act if the rules of the HAC declare that this section will apply to the HAC. 23 Use of facilities A HAC may, with the approval of the responsible Minister or, if relevant, a responsible public sector instrumentality, make use of the staff, services or facilities of an administrative unit or another public sector instrumentality. 24 Delegations (1) Subject to subsection (2), a HAC may delegate a function or power conferred on the HAC (2) A delegation to a specified person or body; or to a person occupying or acting in a specified office or position. may not be made if contrary to any limitation or exclusion imposed by the Minister by notice in writing furnished to the HAC; and subject to paragraph (ii) 25 Access to information may be made subject to conditions or limitations specified in the instrument of delegation; and if the instrument of delegation so provides, may be further delegated by the delegate; and (iii) is revocable at will and does not prevent the HAC from acting in a matter. (1) A HAC is entitled to request such information as it considers to be necessary or expedient to assist it in the performance of its functions. (2) Subsection (1) does not extend to information excluded from the operation of that subsection by the regulations; or by the Chief Executive. (3) The Chief Executive may impose conditions that a HAC must observe in relation to the receipt, use or disclosure of information provided under subsection (1). 26 Common seal Where an apparently genuine document purports to bear the common seal of a HAC incorporated under this Act, it will be presumed, in the absence of proof to the contrary, that the common seal of that HAC was duly fixed to that document. 20 This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 [ ]
21 27 Schedule 2 has effect Schedule 2 has effect with respect to a HAC. 28 Administration Health Care Act 2008 Health Advisory Councils Part 4 Related matters Division 3 (1) The Minister may, if satisfied that it is appropriate to do so on a ground prescribed by the regulations, by notice in the Gazette, remove all members of a HAC from office and appoint new members; or appoint a person as administrator until new members are appointed. (2) A person will be appointed under subsection (1) on conditions determined by the Minister. (3) A person appointed under subsection (1) will be able to act in the management or affairs of the HAC (so that an act done or a decision made by the person as administrator is an act or decision of the HAC); and will have all the powers conferred on the members of the HAC (including as its governing body) by the constitution or rules of the HAC. (4) The Minister may appoint new members under subsection (1) or if or when the Minister thinks fit but in any event must appoint new members within 12 months after the removal of the previous members under subsection (1). Part 5 Hospitals Division 1 Incorporation 29 Incorporation (1) The Governor may, by proclamation establish an incorporated hospital to provide services and facilities under this Act and assign a name to the incorporated hospital; transfer the whole or a part of the undertaking of a body providing services or facilities to an incorporated hospital under this Act. (2) A proclamation under subsection (1) that provides for an incorporated hospital to take over from any other body the function of providing health services provided by that other body may provide that any incorporation of that other body is dissolved, and the proclamation will have effect according to its terms. (3) If the incorporation of a body is dissolved by a proclamation, the real and personal property and rights and liabilities of that body are, according to the terms of a proclamation, transferred to and vested in 1 or more incorporated hospitals specified by proclamation. (4) An incorporated hospital may not take over functions from another body under subsection (1) unless agreement has been reached between the Minister and the other body on the transfer of functions. [ ] This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act
22 Health Care Act Part 5 Hospitals Division 1 Incorporation (5) The Governor may, by proclamation alter the name of an incorporated hospital; dissolve an incorporated hospital. (6) The Governor may, by a proclamation under subsection (5) or by a separate proclamation transfer the assets, rights and liabilities of an incorporated hospital dissolved under this section (either as a whole or in separate parcels specified by proclamation) (ii) to a Minister; or to another incorporated hospital; or (iii) to the Crown, or to another agent or instrumentality of the Crown; or (iv) with the agreement of the person or body to a person or body that is not an agent or instrumentality of the Crown; and make other provisions that in the opinion of the Governor are necessary or expedient in connection with the dissolution of an incorporated hospital under this section. 30 Hospital to serve the community An incorporated hospital must be administered and managed on the basis that its services will address the health needs of the community but may, in so doing, focus on 1 or more areas or sections of the community if so determined by the Minister or the Chief Executive. Note It is recognised that some groups within the community should be able to access special or enhanced health services due to their special needs. Examples of these groups include veterans, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders. 31 General powers of incorporated hospital (1) An incorporated hospital is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and, subject to any determination of the Minister is capable of holding, acquiring, dealing with, and disposing of, real and personal property (including the power to enter into a lease); and (e) (f) is capable of acquiring or incurring other assets, rights or liabilities; and is capable of entering into contracts; and is capable of suing and being sued; and is able to promote the formation of a company under the Corporations Act 2001 of the Commonwealth and to hold shares or other interests in any body corporate; and is capable of administering any property on trust or accepting gifts (and, if any gift is affected by a trust, is empowered to carry out the terms of the trust); and 22 This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 [ ]
23 (g) Health Care Act 2008 Hospitals Part 5 Incorporation Division 1 has the functions, rights, powers, authorities, duties and obligations conferred, imposed or prescribed under this or any other Act (and including such powers necessary or expedient for, or incidental to, the performance of any function). (1a) Without limiting subsection (1), an incorporated hospital may undertake the following functions: (e) (f) (g) to undertake or facilitate (ii) the commercial exploitation of knowledge arising from its activities; or the commercial development of its services, functions or expertise; to produce and sell instruments or other equipment for use in (ii) the provision of medical services, including medical diagnostic services; or the teaching of medical science; or (iii) scientific research; to provide consultancy services; to provide and maintain a drug and alcohol testing service for such persons as the hospital thinks fit; to conduct a testing service for the purpose of determining parentage or other human genetic relationships; to provide and maintain such services or facilities as a Minister may require in relation to (ii) veterinary laboratory services, or services to veterinary surgeons in private practice, or other veterinary services provided by a public sector agency within the meaning of the Public Sector Act 2009; or research in the field of veterinary science; to conduct such other activities considered appropriate by the Minister that can be efficiently or effectively managed through the use of hospital facilities and resources. (2) An incorporated hospital may hold a licence or any other form of authority or accreditation (including a licence, authority or accreditation issued under a law of the Commonwealth or of another State or a Territory). (3) An incorporated hospital is an instrumentality of the Crown. (4) Subject to subsection (5), an incorporated hospital holds its property on behalf of the Crown. (5) Subsection (4) does not apply to the extent that an incorporated hospital holds any property on trust. (6) Without limiting subsection (5), in the event of an inconsistency between the operation or effect of a provision under this Part and the duties or responsibilities of an incorporated hospital as a trustee, the provisions of this Part will not apply in a particular case to the extent of the inconsistency. [ ] This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act