Healthcare Services Act 2020: Primary legislation governing healthcare services in Singapore, including home care services. Sets out licensing requirements and service standards.
Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act: Regulates private healthcare facilities and services, including requirements for medical and nursing care provision.
Medical Registration Act: Governs the registration and regulation of medical practitioners who may be involved in prescribing or overseeing home care services.
Nurses and Midwives Act: Regulates nursing professionals who may be providing home care services, including their qualifications and scope of practice.
Employment Act: Covers employment terms and conditions for staff employed by the home care agency, including working hours and benefits.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Ensures safety standards for caregivers working in home environments and proper risk management protocols.
Foreign Manpower Employment Act: Relevant when employing foreign caregivers, covering work permits and employment requirements for non-Singaporean staff.
Central Provident Fund Act: Mandates CPF contributions for local employees in the home care agency.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal and medical data of clients receiving home care services.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and protects consumers (clients) from unfair practices in home care service provision.
Contract Law of Singapore: Provides the legal framework for contract formation, terms, and enforcement in Singapore.
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and protects consumers from unreasonable contract provisions.
MOH Guidelines: Ministry of Health guidelines specific to healthcare institutions and home care providers, including service quality standards.
AIC Guidelines: Agency for Integrated Care guidelines for home care services, including best practices and service delivery standards.
