The new Business Rules and Standards were the result of extensive review and consultation conducted over the course of two years by the NHVS.
The new Business Rules and Standards encourage more purposeful alignment with Safety Management System principles as well adding clarifications to avoid misunderstandings, a reduction of red tape, and refinements that aim to create a more seamless transactional environment for participants in the NHVAS. They also enable operators to better meet their obligations under Chain of Responsibility laws.
The new Business Rules and Standards came into effect on 22 February 2021, and apply to any new NHVAS participants.
Existing NHVAS participants have one accreditation cycle to transition into the new Business Rules and Standards.