13Duty of licensee to be insured

13 Duty of licensee to be insured

(1)  A licensee of a private hospital or day-procedure centre must take out and maintain an approved policy of insurance, and workers' compensation insurance, in respect of the conduct of the establishment.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

(2)  The policy of insurance is to name the licensee as the insured, and provide for –

(a) a minimum amount of cover of $20 000 000 for each event; and

(b) cover for injury, loss and damage caused by or arising from the use of diagnostic equipment or procedures involving the emission of ionising radiation; and

(c) cover on a claims-made basis.

(3)  The workers' compensation insurance, or any other form of approved self-insurance, is to cover any obligation or liability under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 .