(1) The CCOPMM may prepare and issue guidelines relevant to its functions.
(2) If the CCOPMM issues guidelines, the CCOPMM must publish notice of their issue—
(a) in the Government Gazette; and
(b) on the CCOPMM's Internet site.
(3) A notice under subsection (2) must state—
(a) where a copy of the CCOPMM guidelines may be obtained; and
(b) the date on which the CCOPMM guidelines take effect.
(4) The CCOPMM may—
(a) monitor compliance with its guidelines by health services; and
(b) report to the Secretary any instances of non‑compliance identified; and
(c) collect information from health services in relation to the preparation of its guidelines and the monitoring of compliance with those guidelines.
(5) A report under subsection (4) must include the following—
(a) the type of non-compliance, including a failure to provide information to the CCOPMM in relation to the preparation of guidelines and the monitoring of compliance with those guidelines;
(b) the health service which failed to comply with the guidelines;
(c) how the non-compliance may have been prevented;
(d) the status of any investigation by CCOPMM of the non-compliance;
(e) any remedial action taken by the relevant health service.