Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005)RegulationsRegulations Relating to the Accreditation of Institutions as Nursing Education Institutions14. De-accreditation of a nursing education institution |
| (1) | The Council may de-accredit a nursing education institution under the following circumstances— |
| (a) | Where there is evidence that the nursing education institution fails to maintain the requirements of the Act, the regulations, the Council's prescribed accreditation requirements, criteria and standards for nursing education and training or any other legal or statutory requirements; |
| (b) | Where there is evidence that submission for accreditation was fraudulent or contained false or misleading information or documentation; |
| (c) | Where there is evidence that the nursing education institution makes use of fraudulent, false and misleading advertising or marketing material; |
| (d) | On request for voluntary de-accreditation from the head of the nursing education institution; or |
| (e) | On failure by the nursing education institution to apply for reaccreditation. |
| (2) | In the event of accreditation being withdrawn by the Council, whether voluntary or not, the nursing education institution must— |
| (a) | cease to operate on the date as determined by the Council; |
| (b) | inform all existing learners at the institution in writing of such deaccreditation within ten (10) days of becoming aware of the deaccreditation; |
| (c) | secure alternative arrangements for learners in order to complete the learning programme for which they are registered with the Council within thirty (30) days of notification; |
| (d) | submit to Council the education and training record of each learner in the format determined by the Council; |
| (e) | issue a copy of the education and training record for each learner to the receiving institution where the learners shall continue their learning programme; and |
| (f) | remove any displays or any material or documents making reference to accreditation by the Council. |
| (3) | Failure to comply with subregulation (2) constitutes an offence for which the head of the nursing education institution shall be liable. |