PART VIIREGISTRATION OF PRIVATE HOSPITALS
Application for, and grant of, certificate of registrationI1I291
1
An application for the registration of premises as a private hospital shall be made in writing to the Department by or on behalf of the person proposing to carry on the hospital, and shall be accompanied by a fee of such amount as may be prescribed.
2
Subject to paragraph (3), the Department may register the premises named in the application and issue to the person proposing to carry on the hospital a certificate of registration.
3
The Department shall not issue a certificate of registration unless the Department is satisfied—
a
that the person proposing to carry on the hospital is a fit person for this purpose, having regard to his age, conduct and any other relevant consideration; and
b
that the premises are fit to be used for a private hospital; and
c
that the arrangements proposed for patients are suitable and adequate; and
d
that the medical and nursing staff proposed is adequate for the hospital and is suitably trained and qualified.
4
Nothing in the foregoing provisions of this Article shall be construed as requiring the Department to issue a certificate of registration.