Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01723:reg:18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01723
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 18
Character Range: 16709–17848

18  Requirements for accredited organisations providing health care services
 (1) This section sets out the alternative compliance requirements for a person who is accredited against one or more of the following standards formulated under paragraph 9(1)(e) of the National Health Reform Act 2011:
 (a) the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards;
 (b) the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards;
 (c) the National Safety and Quality Mental Health Standards for Community Managed Organisations;
 (d) the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards.
Note: In 2023, the standards could be viewed on the website of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au).
 (2) The person must give to the Secretary a copy of the most recent accreditation certificate issued to the person by an accreditation agency approved by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
 (3) The person must inform the Secretary within 24 hours of the person ceasing to be accredited against a standard mentioned in subsection (1).