Statutory Rules
1974 No. 263
REGULATION UNDER THE NATIONAL HEALTH ACT 1953-1974.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the National Health Act 1953-1974.
Dated this nineteenth day of December, 1974.
John R. Kerr
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Social Security.
Amendments of the National Health Regulations†
Prescribed State nursing homes.
Regulation 4b of the National Health Regulations is amended—
(a) by inserting in sub-regulation (2), after paragraph (pa), the following paragraph:—
“(pb) Lucy Gullett Hospital, Bexley;”;
(b) by inserting in sub-regulation (2), after paragraph (r), the following paragraph:—
“(ra) Mount Ousley Nursing Home, Fairy Meadow;”;
(c) by omitting from paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (4) the word “and”; and
(d) by adding at the end of sub-regulation (4) the following word and paragraph:—
“; and (c) Ru Rua Nursing Home, North Adelaide.”.
* Notified in the Australia Government Gazette on December 1974.
† Statutory Rules 1954, No. 35, as amended by Statutory Rules 1957, No. 71; 1958, No. 63; 1962, Nos. 55, 70 and 113; 1965, Nos. 17, 94 and 185; 1966, No. 99: 1967, No. 86; 1969, Nos. 91 and 220; 1970, Nos. 70 and 166; 1971, Nos. 26, 76, 103 and 138; 1972, No. 79; 1973, Nos. 17, 75, 111, 221, 225 and 267; and 1974, Nos. 52, 104, 105 and 113.
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1974 No. 263, made under the National Health Act 1953-1974, amends the National Health Regulations to update the list of prescribed State nursing homes. Enacted by the Governor-General of Australia with the advice of the Executive Council, this legislative instrument addresses the need to ensure the most current and accurate information is maintained regarding State nursing homes that are subject to federal regulations. The amendments involve the addition of Lucy Gullett Hospital in Bexley and Mount Ousley Nursing Home in Fairy Meadow to the list of recognised nursing homes, and the addition of Ru Rua Nursing Home in North Adelaide, while simultaneously removing a reference to an unspecified nursing home in the original list. This update ensures that the regulatory framework accurately reflects the current provision of healthcare services within the participating states.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1974 No. 263, made under the National Health Act 1953-1974, amends the National Health Regulations to update the list of prescribed State nursing homes. This regulation applies to the entities identified, specifically the Lucy Gullett Hospital in Bexley, Mount Ousley Nursing Home in Fairy Meadow, and Ru Rua Nursing Home in North Adelaide, by formally including them in the National Health Regulations. The geographic reach of this amendment is national, as the National Health Act is a Commonwealth Act, and the regulation's amendments extend to the entire country, affecting nursing homes across different states. The regulation does not specify any exclusions or exemptions, nor does it establish any thresholds for its application. This amendment serves to ensure that these particular nursing homes are recognised and regulated under the national framework, thereby subjecting them to the standards and oversight stipulated by the National Health Act.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislative instrument pertain to the amendment of Regulation 4b of the National Health Regulations. Specifically, it adds three new entries to the list of prescribed state nursing homes: Lucy Gullett Hospital in Bexley (subsection 4b(a)), Mount Ousley Nursing Home in Fairy Meadow (subsection 4b(b)), and Ru Rua Nursing Home in North Adelaide (subsection 4b(d)). Furthermore, it removes the word "and" from paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (4) and adds a new paragraph (c) to include Ru Rua Nursing Home (subsection 4b(c)).
This amendment imposes specific obligations on the entities named, which now fall under the purview of the National Health Act 1953-1974. As prescribed state nursing homes, Lucy Gullett Hospital, Mount Ousley Nursing Home, and Ru Rua Nursing Home must comply with the regulations set forth in the Act. These regulations likely encompass a range of standards and requirements intended to ensure the provision of high-quality health care services, including but not limited to, patient care, facility management, and staff qualifications.
Failure to comply with the requirements stipulated in the National Health Act and its accompanying regulations can result in various consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed in this legislative instrument, breaches of the Act generally attract both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties can include fines, while criminal penalties can result in imprisonment. The exact penalties depend on the severity and nature of the breach, as outlined in the National Health Act and any relevant subsidiary legislation. It is essential for the entities concerned to adhere strictly to the regulations to avoid these potential repercussions.