![]() ![]() Click here to see which HCSA Phase(s) your service(s) are in. More information on the MOSDs and SSes are provided below. The approval regime for SSes builds on the approval process that was in place for special care services in medical clinics, and specialised procedures and services in private hospitals set out under the PHMC regulations. SSes generally involve complex or higher risk procedures provided in a LHS and have distinct requirements for patient safety. Licensees will also need approval from the Ministry of Health prior to offering these SSes. The introduction of Specified Services (SSes) for each LHS is another change from PHMCA to HCSA. ![]() This is a change from the PHMCA where providers are licensed based only on physical premises. Under HCSA, healthcare providers will need to apply for approval to hold licences for the licensable healthcare services (LHS) they provide, as well as the appropriate modes of service delivery (MOSD) applicable for the LHS. ![]() Licensable Healthcare Services under HCSA Introduction to Licensable Healthcare Services, Mode of Service Deliveries and Specified Services The practice of professionals such as physiotherapists and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners will continue to be regulated through the existing Professional Acts.ī. While allied health services, nursing services, traditional medicine and complementary and alternative medicine are potentially within the scope of HCSA, MOH will not be licensing these services for the moment. MOH will adopt a risk-based regulatory approach in determining which services are licensable under HCSA. Services that do not provide direct patient care, such as Beauty and wellness services, are not included in the scope of HCSA, as such services do not involve the assessment, diagnosis, prevention, alleviation or treatment of a medical condition or disorder. Under HCSA, the regulatory scope will be broadened to potentially include a wider scope of healthcare services, allied health services, nursing services, traditional medicine, and complementary and alternative medicine ( Figure 1). ![]()
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