Question NW1096 to the Minister of Health
05 May 2022 - NW1096
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health
(1)In view of allegations that hospitals are not complying fully with the current health and safety legislation, what total number of hospitals in each province have been identified as noncompliant in terms of health and safety legislation; (2) what are the legal requirements in terms of continued inspections; (3) whether hospitals have been assessed as compliant with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, statutory requirements and legislation; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (4) what measures have been put in place by his department in order for hospitals to be compliant with legislative requirements?
Reply:
The Department is working with all provincial departments of Health to source this information. As soon as the information is received, the Minister will furnish a full response in this regard.
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