Northern Ireland Statutory Rule
2005
Northern Ireland
Independent Health Care Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
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What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part I — GENERAL
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Interpretation
Exceptions to the definition of independent hospital
Prescribed techniques or technology
Modification of Article 2(7) of the Order
Meaning of independent clinic
Exception of undertaking from the definition of independent medical agency
Statement of purpose
Patient’s guide
Review of statement of purpose and patient’s guide
Requirements for statements of policies & procedures
Part II — REGISTERED PERSONS
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Fitness of registered person provider
Appointment of manager
Fitness of registered manager
Registered person: general requirements
Registered person: notification of offences
Part III — CONDUCT OF HEALTH CARE ESTABLISHMENTS AND AGENCIES
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Quality of treatment and other service provision
Care and welfare of patients
Review of quality of treatment and other services
Staffing
Fitness of workers
Guidance for health care professionals.
Records
Staff views as to conduct of establishment or agency
Complaints
Clinical trials and research
Fitness of premises
Visits by registered provider
Financial position
Notification of deaths and other events
Notice of absence
Notice of changes
Appointment of liquidators etc
Death of registered person
Part IV — ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO INDEPENDENT HOSITALS
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Application of regulations 34 to 36
Pathology services
Resuscitation
Treatment of children
Surgical procedures
Dental treatment under general anaesthesia or sedation
Use of certain techniques or technology
”INDEPENDENT HOSPITALS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO PROVIDE MEDICAL OR PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT FOR MENTAL DISORDER
Safety of patients and others
Management of disturbed behaviour
Visitors
Mental health records
Part V — ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO INDEPENDENT MEDICAL AGENCIES
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Independent medical agencies
Part VI — MISCELLANEOUS
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Compliance with regulations
Offences
Schedules
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The aims and objectives of the establishment or agency.
The arrangements for respecting the privacy and dignity of patients....
The name and address of the registered provider and of...
The relevant qualifications and experience of the registered provider and...
The number, relevant qualifications and experience of the staff working...
The organisational structure of the establishment or agency.
The kinds of treatment and any other services provided for...
The arrangements made for consultation with patients about the operation...
The arrangements made for contact between any in-patients and their...
The arrangements for dealing with complaints.
Positive proof of identity including a recent photograph.
Details of any professional indemnity insurance.
Either— (a) where a certificate is required for a position...
Two written references relating to the person, including a reference...
Where a person has previously worked in a position whose...
Documentary evidence of any relevant qualifications or accredited training.
A full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation...
Where he is a health care professional, details of his...
Details of any criminal offences – (a) of which the...
Confirmation that he is physically and mentally fit to fulfil...
A register of patients, including – (a) the name, address,...
A record of the annual appraisal for each member of...
A register of all surgical operations performed in an establishment...
A register of each occasion on which a technique or...
A register of all mechanical and technical equipment used for...
A register of all events which must be notified to...
A register of each person employed in or for the...
A written record of suspected, alleged or actual incidents of...
A record of all documentation relating to the recruitment process....
A record of all training and professional development activities completed...
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority
Independent regulator for health and social care services in Northern Ireland. Registers and inspects hospitals, care homes, dental practices, and other care …
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