Victorian Current Acts

PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACT 2008 - SECT 46A

    (1)     The CCOPMM may prepare and issue guidelines relevant to its functions.

    (2)     If the CCOPMM issues guidelines, the CCOPMM must publish notice of their issue—

        (a)     in the Government Gazette; and

        (b)     on the CCOPMM's Internet site.

    (3)     A notice under subsection (2) must state—

        (a)     where a copy of the CCOPMM guidelines may be obtained; and

        (b)     the date on which the CCOPMM guidelines take effect.

    (4)     The CCOPMM may—

        (a)     monitor compliance with its guidelines by health services; and

        (b)     report to the Secretary any instances of non‑compliance identified; and

        (c)     collect information from health services in relation to the preparation of its guidelines and the monitoring of compliance with those guidelines.

    (5)     A report under subsection (4) must include the following—

        (a)     the type of non-compliance, including a failure to provide information to the CCOPMM in relation to the preparation of guidelines and the monitoring of compliance with those guidelines;

        (b)     the health service which failed to comply with the guidelines;

        (c)     how the non-compliance may have been prevented;

        (d)     the status of any investigation by CCOPMM of the non-compliance;

        (e)     any remedial action taken by the relevant health service.