Northern Ireland Statutory Rule SI 2005 Northern Ireland

Independent Health Care Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005

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Enforced by
RQIA
Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Registered Care Provider4 Licence Holder4 Any Person1

Other Acts binding the same actors

If a role above is yours, these are the other instruments that most often bind it.

Registered Care Provider — also bound by 25 other Acts
Licence Holder — also bound by 225 other Acts
Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts

What it requires

Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

GENERAL

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11 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.001 Citation, commencement and extent
s.002 Interpretation
s.003 Exceptions to the definition of independent hospital
s.004 Prescribed techniques or technology
s.004 Modification of Article 2(7) of the Order
s.005 Meaning of independent clinic
s.006 Exception of undertaking from the definition of independent medical agency
s.007 Statement of purpose
s.008 Patient’s guide
s.009 Review of statement of purpose and patient’s guide
s.009 Requirements for statements of policies & procedures
Part 2

REGISTERED PERSONS

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s.011 Appointment of manager Regulated
  • Appoint a registered manager and notify RQIARegistered Care Provider
s.013 Registered person: general requirements Regulated
  • Run your healthcare establishment with proper care, competence and trainingRegistered Care Provider
s.014 Registered person: notification of offences Regulated
  • Notify RQIA of any criminal convictionLicence Holder
2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.010 Fitness of registered person provider
s.012 Fitness of registered manager
Part 3

CONDUCT OF HEALTH CARE ESTABLISHMENTS AND AGENCIES

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s.015 Quality of treatment and other service provision Regulated
  • Provide quality treatment and services meeting individual needs, research evidence, and safe equipmentLicence Holder
s.016 Care and welfare of patients Regulated
  • Respect patient rights and welfare in independent healthcareLicence Holder
s.026 Visits by registered provider Regulated
  • Arrange unannounced visits every six months and keep inspection reportsRegistered Care Provider
s.027 Financial position Regulated
  • Ensure financial viability and provide financial information to RQIA on requestRegistered Care Provider
14 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.017 Review of quality of treatment and other services
s.018 Staffing
s.019 Fitness of workers
s.020 Guidance for health care professionals.
s.021 Records
s.022 Staff views as to conduct of establishment or agency
s.023 Complaints
s.024 Clinical trials and research
s.025 Fitness of premises
s.028 Notification of deaths and other events
s.029 Notice of absence
s.030 Notice of changes
s.031 Appointment of liquidators etc
s.032 Death of registered person
Part 4

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO INDEPENDENT HOSITALS

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12 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.033 Application of regulations 34 to 36
s.034 Pathology services
s.035 Resuscitation
s.036 Treatment of children
s.037 Surgical procedures
s.038 Dental treatment under general anaesthesia or sedation
s.039 Use of certain techniques or technology
s.039 ”INDEPENDENT HOSPITALS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO PROVIDE MEDICAL OR PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT FOR MENTAL DISORDER
s.039 Safety of patients and others
s.039 Management of disturbed behaviour
s.039 Visitors
s.039 Mental health records
Part 5

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO INDEPENDENT MEDICAL AGENCIES

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1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.040 Independent medical agencies
Part 6

MISCELLANEOUS

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2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.041 Compliance with regulations
s.042 Offences
Schedules

Schedules

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s.sch003 A register of patients, including – (a) the name, address,... Regulated
  • Keep a patient register with detailed recordsAny Person
s.sch003 A register of all events which must be notified to... Regulated
  • Keep a register of events notifiable to RQIALicence Holder
28 other schedules
s.sch001 The aims and objectives of the establishment or agency.
s.sch001 The arrangements for respecting the privacy and dignity of patients....
s.sch001 The name and address of the registered provider and of...
s.sch001 The relevant qualifications and experience of the registered provider and...
s.sch001 The number, relevant qualifications and experience of the staff working...
s.sch001 The organisational structure of the establishment or agency.
s.sch001 The kinds of treatment and any other services provided for...
s.sch001 The arrangements made for consultation with patients about the operation...
s.sch001 The arrangements made for contact between any in-patients and their...
s.sch001 The arrangements for dealing with complaints.
s.sch002 Positive proof of identity including a recent photograph.
s.sch002 Details of any professional indemnity insurance.
s.sch002 Either— (a) where a certificate is required for a position...
s.sch002 Two written references relating to the person, including a reference...
s.sch002 Where a person has previously worked in a position whose...
s.sch002 Documentary evidence of any relevant qualifications or accredited training.
s.sch002 A full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation...
s.sch002 Where he is a health care professional, details of his...
s.sch002 Details of any criminal offences – (a) of which the...
s.sch002 Confirmation that he is physically and mentally fit to fulfil...
s.sch003 A record of the annual appraisal for each member of...
s.sch003 A register of all surgical operations performed in an establishment...
s.sch003 A register of each occasion on which a technique or...
s.sch003 A register of all mechanical and technical equipment used for...
s.sch003 A register of each person employed in or for the...
s.sch003 A written record of suspected, alleged or actual incidents of...
s.sch003 A record of all documentation relating to the recruitment process....
s.sch003 A record of all training and professional development activities completed...

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