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OHSC 3

NOTICE OF INSPECTION

Purpose of inspection

In terms of regulation 13 of the Procedural Regulations pertaining to the Functioning of the Office of Health Standards Compliance and Handling of Complaints by the Ombud, an inspector must issue a notice of inspection to the health establishment at any time, before commencing with an inspection contemplated in section 82 of the Act. The purpose of inspection is for duly certified inspectors of the Office of Health Standards Compliance to monitor the degree of compliance with the norms and standards for quality of healthcare as mandated by the National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003) ("the Act") and the Regulations pertaining to the Functioning of the Office of Health Standards Compliance and Handling of Complaints by the Ombud.

Responsibilities of the health establishment

The responsibilities of the health establishment during this visit are to make available the necessary staff, resources and space to allow inspectors to complete the inspection in a timely and expeditious manner.

Powers of inspectors

In terms of section 82(1) of the Act, an inspector may enter any health establishment at any reasonable time, and—

(a)	inspect such a health establishment, as the case may be, in order to ensure compliance with the Act;

(b)	question any person who her or she believes may have information relevant to the inspection;

(c)

require the person in charge of the health establishment to produce, for inspection or for the purpose of obtaining copies or extracts thereof or therefrom, any document, including a health record contemplated in Section 15 of the Act, which such a person is required to maintain in terms of the law.

(d) take any samples of any substance or photographs relevant to the inspection.

Name of health establishment
Address of health establishment
Consent for inspection OR warrant to enter (specify)
Date of inspection
Estimated duration of inspection
Date for reporting and comments
Number of authorised personnel taking part in the inspection
Contact details of the inspector primarily responsible for the inspection
The responsibilities of the health establishment
Chief Executive Office (signature)	Date

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

Regulations

Procedural Regulations Pertaining to the Functioning of the Office of Health Standards Compliance and Handling of Complaints by the Ombud

Annexure

Prescribed Forms

OHSC 3 : Notice of inspection