Section 16

to inspect the premises of the private healthcare facility or service to ascertain that it complies with the building layout plan, design, construction and specification to which the approval to establish or maintain relates;

to inspect any equipment, apparatus, instrument, material, article, sample or substance or any other thing found in the premises, or any matter connected therewith; and

to inspect the premises of the private healthcare facility or service to ascertain that it complies with standards or requirements, including inspection of books, records, policies, standard operating procedures, clinical practice guidelines or the management or matters connected therewith.

The persons appointed under subsection (1) shall submit a report of the inspection to the Director General as soon as practicable.

Refusal to process application for licence