Part 2Standards

Chapter 3NHS health care: functions of CHAI

Other functions

58Additional functions

(1)

The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that the CHAI is to have such additional functions as may be prescribed in relation to—

(a)

the provision of health care by or for NHS bodies;

(b)

the improvement of—

(i)

economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the exercise of the functions of English NHS bodies; and

(ii)

the financial or other management, or operations, of English NHS bodies.

(2)

The Secretary of State must consult the regulator before making provision under subsection (1) in relation to NHS foundation trusts.

(3)

The Secretary of State must obtain the consent of the Assembly before making provision under subsection (1)(a) in relation to health care provided by or for a Welsh NHS body other than health care provided by or for an English NHS body or cross-border SHA.