Requirement for licensing
Licensing of private hospitals is based on government legislation, the Hospitals and Health Services Act 1927 . If you operate a facility that meets what is defined as a private hospital in the Act, you need to apply for a licence.
Who needs to apply for a licence?
What does it cost?
Fees are payable at the time of an application for a new licence and prior to renewal of a licence.
Granting of licence fee and Approval of Premise fee are the following:
| Fewer than 25 persons to be accommmodated |
$2,600 |
| 25 - 100 persons to be accommodated |
$3,100 |
| 101 - 200 persons to be accommodated |
$4,100 |
| More than 201 persons to be accommodated |
$6,100 |
Fees for a licence renewal are calculated by the number of persons to be accommodated and are the following:
| Fewer than 25 |
$200 |
| 25 - 100 |
$500 |
| 101 - 200 |
$1,000 |
| More than 201 |
$1,500 |
"The maximum number of patients that may be treated at any one time" (as stated on the licence) is the "number of persons to be accommodated".
Please note that fees are non-refundable.
How do I obtain a licence?
To obtain a licence application kit contact the Licensing and Accreditation Regulatory Unit.
Contact Details:
Licensing and Accreditation Regulatory Unit
Level 3 , C Block
Department of Health
189 Royal Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004
Tel (08) 9222 4027
Fax (08) 9222 4077
Email LARUReception@health.wa.gov.au
