Part 6– Inspection of Premises

Part 6 – Inspection of Premises

6.1 The Authority undertakes, at any reasonable time and with 12 hours notice, to permit a person or persons authorised by the Manager Pathology, and, on production of such authorisation, to:

(iv) inspect documents and other records related to staffing, supervision, quality assurance programs and the rendering of services in the premises;

(v) make and retain copies of, or take and retain extracts from, any such documents or records detailed at Part 6.1(iv) with proper regard for individual patient confidentiality.

6.2 A time shall be deemed to be reasonable if it is between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm on a weekday or at another time when the premises are operating.

6.3 An inspection as described in Part 6.1 may be undertaken without notice and at other times if the Minister or Managing Director certifies in writing that the inspection is necessary in the interests of public safety.

6.4 The powers conferred by this clause are in addition to, and do not restrict, those conferred by section 23DNJ of the Act.