Body Name:	Office of the Health Ombudsman
Body Description:	The Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO) is established under the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act) and is the independent health complaints management system and single point of entry for complaints relating to both registered and unregistered health practitioners, and also public, private and not-for-profit health service organisations. Under the Act, the OHO's main responsibilities include: - being the single point of entry for health service complaints - dealing with all serious matters about registered health practitioners, with the option to refer less serious matters to the National Boards and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) - dealing with complaints about health service organisations such as hospitals - examining systemic issues affecting health service complaints - monitoring performance of the National Boards and Ahpra in Queensland. The Health Ombudsman is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.
Body Function:	Statutory Office Holder
Constitution Date:	19/12/2013
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Street Address:	400 George Street Brisbane QLD 4000
Postal Address:	PO Box 13281 George St, Brisbane QLD 4003
Phone Number:	3158 1010
Email:	executive@oho.qld.gov.au
Last Updated:	20/12/2023
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Body is Active:	Yes
Reporting Requirements:	Other
Max Appointees:	0
Chairperson Remuneration Rate:	Annual Fee
Members Remuneration Rate:	Annual Fee
Approval Process:	Cabinet and Governor in Council
Body Region:	Brisbane and surrounds

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