Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill 2025

What rights does the bill give patients?

Patients gain rights to safe facilities, care from qualified professionals, clear information for decisions, timely treatment, dignity, and a way to report concerns without retaliation.

What new body is created and what does it do?

The Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Authority registers, licenses, inspects, and accredits health facilities while enforcing quality standards and promoting patient safety awareness.

How will the bill affect health facilities?

Facilities must meet new standards for infrastructure, staff, and services, undergo regular inspections, report safety issues, and can face fines or closure for non-compliance.

Who handles complaints or disputes?

Patients can complain to facilities or the Authority, with appeals going to a new Health Care Tribunal that can review decisions and award remedies.

What role do county governments play?

Counties implement national standards, monitor local facilities, run quality programs, collect data on safety and satisfaction, and educate the public on patient rights.

Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill 2025

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Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill 2025

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