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HEALTH SERVICES ACT 1988 - SECT 133 Factors to which HPV must have regard in performing functions and exercising powers

HEALTH SERVICES ACT 1988 - SECT 133

Factors to which HPV must have regard in performing functions and exercising powers

In performing functions and exercising powers under this Act, HPV must have regard to each of the following matters—

        (a)     the clinical needs of patients and other users of health or related services;

        (b)     the ability of suppliers to supply goods and services required by health or related services;

        (c)     the price, quality and accessibility of goods and services supplied or proposed to be supplied to health or related services;

        (d)     the individual conditions and requirements of health or related services;

        (e)     the effect of tendering and contracting processes on the viability of small and medium-sized businesses;

        (f)     local employment growth or retention.

Division 3—Purchasing policies

New s. 134

inserted by No. 18/2001 s. 8.