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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences

Healthcare

Among South Africa's most regulated industries, reflecting the life-and-death nature of clinical services. The governing body bears direct accountability for clinical governance, the systems ensuring quality and safety of patient care. Patient rights are protected by the National Health Act and the Patients' Rights Charter.
Applicable legislation

Key legal frameworks

National Health Act 61 of 2003
Health Professions Act 56 of 1974 (HPCSA)
Nursing Act 33 of 2005 (SANC)
Medicines & Related Substances Act (SAHPRA)
Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998
Regulators

Who oversees this industry

HPCSA. Health Professions Council of SASANC. South African Nursing CouncilSAHPRA, medicines and medical devicesOHSC. Office of Health Standards ComplianceCMS. Council for Medical Schemes
King V principles most affected
P2. EthicsP4. ReportingP8. RiskP9. ComplianceP13. Stakeholders
What Encircle tracks for Healthcare
Facility licence and OHSC compliance certification
All clinical professionals HPCSA/SANC registration monitored
Clinical governance framework, patient safety and adverse events
Informed consent documentation and patient rights compliance
SAHPRA medicine and device registration and pharmacovigilance

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