9Assessment report by independent body

9 Assessment report by independent body

(1) An assessment report in relation to premises must: (a) be in writing; and (b) be dated; and (c) identify the premises subject to the report; and (d) identify the independent body or special adviser providing the report; and (e) be certified by an officer of the independent body to contain a true report of the views of the individuals who participated in the assessment. (2) An assessment report: (a) must state whether or not it has been established with a high level of confidence that the pathology services provided at the premises subject to the report meet, and can be expected to continue to meet relevant standards; and (b) if so established, must also state: (i) by reference to items in the pathology services table, or by reference to groups of items in the pathology services table, the kind of pathology services in respect of which the premises should be approved or should remain approved; and (ii) the category to which the premises should be allocated or remain allocated; and (iii) the period of time for which the premises can be expected to meet relevant standards. (3) Without limiting the generality of subsection (2), an assessment report must state whether or not the premises satisfy the relevant standards. (4) Ordinarily, the relevant standards will consist solely of the standards in these Principles and in the accreditation materials. If it is the opinion of the independent body preparing an assessment report that other standards are also relevant to the assessment of the reliability of the services provided at the premises, then the assessment report must also include a statement identifying those other standards.