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Private Health Standards and Regulation
Private Health Standards and Regulation
NSW Health is the regulatory authority for privately owned and operated private health facilities across the state. The Private Health Care Unit has responsibility on behalf of the Director-General for regulating private health facilities and enforcing licensing standards under the:
The Private Health Facilities Act and Regulation commenced operation on 1 March 2010. The Private Health Facilities Regulation 2010 significantly updates the licensing standards that apply to the various classes of licensed private health facilities. To assist licensees to meet the requirements of the new standards a transitional period of 6 months applies from date of commencement of the Act. On 1 September 2010 all licensed private health facilities must comply with the Private Health Facilities Act 2007 and the licensing standards in the Private Health Facilities Regulation 2010.
The legislation exists to ensure that health services provided to the community by the private health sector are safe, appropriate and effective. The Private Health Facilities Act 2007 and associated regulation set out the requirements for licensing and the minimum standards of care and safety for admitted patients.
