Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003)RegulationsProcedural Regulations Pertaining to the Functioning of the Office of Health Standards Compliance and Handling of Complaints by the OmbudChapter 3 : Inspectors and Inspections15. Additional inspection |
(1) | An inspector may, at any time, subject to section 82(1) of the Act, conduct an additional inspection, provided that he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that— |
(a) | such an inspection is needed to establish whether non-compliance has been remedied within the health establishment; |
(b) | the health establishment is contravening the Act or any relevant regulations; |
(c) | there are serious breaches of norms and standards by the health establishment, based on the indicators of risk; or |
(d) | the Ombud’s findings demonstrate that continued exposure to the health care services provided by health establishment may pose a severe risk to users or health care personnel. |
(2) | The provisions of sub-regulation (1) or (4) of regulation 13 apply, with the necessary changes, to an inspection contemplated in this regulation. |