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—

(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