National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003)

Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Inspectors

4. Values and Principles

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4.1The Code of Conduct underpins the following set of values and principles which govern the functioning of Inspectors:
4.1.1 Act as the champion of the public and of health users to restore credibility and trust, by protecting the public interests.
4.1.2 Protect and promote the health and safety of users of health services in the Republic.
4.1.3 Respect healthcare users and their families as well as healthcare staff.
4.1.4 Strive for effectiveness in achieving health system change and social impact.
4.1.5 Promote excellence, innovation and efficiency in healthcare operations.
4.1.6 Promote fairness and commitment to intellectual honesty, displayed through competency.
4.1.7 Promote transparency while respecting the right to confidentiality, through objectivity.
4.1.8 Achieve the highest standards of ethical behaviour, teamwork and collaboration.
4.1.9 Promote professionalism, ethics, compassion, diversity, and social responsibility through exemplary personal conduct and skillfulness.