1.18_regulatory_compliance_policy_template_accessible_updated.doc

Human Services
Quality Framework
Standard 1 (Governance and
Management)
November 2015

Human Services Quality Framework Standard 1 (Governance and Management)
Insert name of organisation
Policy: Regulatory Compliance
Policy number: Date adopted:
Authorised by:
Date last reviewed: Reviewed by insert name of
officer and position title
Date of next review:
Refer to Section 6 below for information on the process for policy review.
Policy context: This policy relates to:
Human Services Quality Framework Standard 1 : Governance and Management
Indicator 1. The organisation has accountable and
transparent governance arrangements that ensure
compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and
contractual arrangements.
Other standards Insert other accreditation systems that apply
Legislation or other requirements Insert legislation that applies
1. Purpose: Why do we have a regulatory
compliance policy?
As a funded service, and employer, insert name of organisation has a range of
legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements with which we must comply. These
requirements also change over time, so it is important that we have processes to keep
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Human Services Quality Framework Standard 1 (Governance and Management)
abreast of these changes and regularly review, check and update policies and practice to
maintain compliance. This policy guides those processes and assists us to demonstrate