What does a licence include?

An application for a licence is based on the three areas outlined below:

• the suitability of the licence applicant
• the suitability of the premises for the purpose
• the suitability of the arrangements for management, staffing and equipment

You will need to complete an application form with a declaration to verify your application, and satisfy the Director General that you are able to meet all of these areas before you can be granted a licence for a private hospital.

Statement of function

The Statement of Function must be provided and should include information activities and roles of the facility. It includes the level of function, for example,

• the type of hospital or facility
• its geographical location
• the type/s of services/procedures that will be carried out, their complexity and the support services, staff profile and safety standards that will be in place to ensure safe practice
• the number of patients/residents that will be accommodated

Suitability of the licence applicant

The application must provide information about the person/body corporate/firm that is making the application, in accordance with the Licensing Standards for Assessing the Suitability of a Licence Applicant for a Licence of a Private Hospital.

Suitability of the premises

The licence applicant must allow Department of Health consultants to assess the suitability of the premises against set standards, including the appropriate building guidelines (refer to type of facility).

Suitability of the arrangements for management, staffing and equipment

The licence applicant must provide information about the arrangements for management, staffing and equipment in accordance with the Licensing Standards for the Arrangements for Management, Staffing and Equipment for the appropriate facility (refer to type of facility).