Permission to operate.
WHAT IS TYPICALLY REQUIRED
Registration of the facility with the relevant state health authority Compliance with minimum standards for the category of facility Registration of the practitioner in charge with their professional council Premises meeting defined requirements Inspection Renewal, periodically
WHAT CATEGORY MATTERS
Facilities are classified, and requirements differ by category.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Which category your intended service falls into.
WHY
It determines premises, staffing and equipment requirements.
WHAT PREMISES REQUIREMENTS COMMONLY COVER
Room sizes and separation Sanitation and water Waste handling, including clinical waste Ventilation Accessibility Sterilisation facilities, where applicable
WHY THEY MATTER BEFORE LEASING
Premises unable to meet them cannot be used.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE COMMITTING TO A BUILDING
Establish the requirements and assess it against them.
WHAT STAFFING REQUIREMENTS TYPICALLY EXIST
Minimum qualified staff for the category A named practitioner in charge
WHAT TO VERIFY
That every clinical staff member holds current registration.
HOW
The relevant council's register.
WHY EVERY TIME
Practising without current registration invalidates the work and exposes the facility.
WHAT OTHER REGISTRATIONS APPLY
Company registration Tax registration Employer registration Waste handling arrangements Data protection obligations
WHAT TO CALENDAR
Facility renewal, and every practitioner's registration renewal.
WHAT TO KEEP
Every licence, inspection report and correspondence.
