7.—(1) Article 12 (procedure in respect of investigations) shall be amended in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) to (4).N.I.
(2) In paragraph (2)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (a)(i) after “body concerned” insert “ , the general [F1health care] provider concerned or the independent provider concerned (as the case may be) ”;
(b)in sub-paragraph (a) after “that body” insert “or provider”;
(c)in sub-paragraph (b) after “such body” insert “, provider”.
(3) In paragraph (10) for “under this Order” substitute “pursuant to a complaint under Article 7”.
(4) After paragraph (10) add—
“(11) An investigation pursuant to a complaint under Article 8 or 8A shall not affect any action taken by the general [F1health care] provider or z independent provider concerned, or any power or duty of that provider to take further action with respect to any matters subject to the investigation.” .
F1Words in Order substituted (1.4.2009) by Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 (c. 1), ss. 32, 34(3), Sch. 6 para. 1(1)(b) (with Sch. 6 para. 1(3)); S.R. 2009/114, art. 2