Regulation 18 Duty to have regard to guidance
In discharging their responsibilities under regulations 16 and 17, responsible officers must have regard to the following—
(a)
guidance given by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 120(6) of the Health and Social Care Act 2008; and
(b)
guidance given by the National Clinical Assessment Service division of the National Patient Safety Agencyf1, to the extent that it relates to the nomination or appointment of responsible officers or their prescribed responsibilities.
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Footnotes
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The National Patient Safety Agency is a Special Health Authority established by S.I. 2001/1743.