National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003)NoticesPolicy Guidelines for the Licensing of Residential and/or Day Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Illness and/or Severe or Profound Intellectual Disability18. Clincal Support Services |
18.1 | The proprietor and manager must comply with the provisions of the Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974). |
18.2 | The proprietor and manager must ensure that— |
(a) | medication is prescribed, dispensed and reviewed by a skilled and authorised professional and monitored in a manner consistent with provincial resources and guidelines; |
(b) | mental health care users are carefully monitored to prevent, and respond promptly to. any adverse effects of medication; |
(c) | services do not unreasonably withdraw support or deny access to other treatment or support programmes on the basis of a voluntary user's informed decision not to take medication; and |
(d) | all medical equipment is available and functional in compliance with relevant legislation. |
(e) | medical equipments meets the minimum requirements for the appropriate level of care |