It is the responsibility of the clinical establishment to provide treatment in emergency medical condition within staff and facilities available. (This is clearly mentioned in the Medical Code of ethics 2002 also.) The Act does not prohibit the clinical establishment from charging the patient/ his family members. However treatment within staff and facilities available cannot be denied on any ground.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Who is going to pay for treatment given to patients in emergency?
I am accredited by NABH. Do I still need registration?
Registration will be compulsory under the ACT in the states/UTs wherever the Act is or would be applicable even if accredited by NABH.
What is the procedure for registration?
The registration can be done in following ways:
- In person by visiting office of District CMO
- By post by sending filled in application along with proof of payment of fee
- Online by visiting website www.clinicalestablishments.nic.in
Where can I register my clinical establishment? Or what is the process of registration?
If an application is being made in person or by post then it can be sent in the prescribed proforma along with prescribed fee to the district registering authority (i.e. District Health Officer / Chief Medical Officer).
What are the documents required for registration?
For purpose of provisional registration, an application form in the prescribed proforma along with the prescribed fee or proof of payment of prescribed fee as determined by the State Government will be required.
Is there a penalty for not registering a clinical establishment under this Act?
No one can run a clinical establishment without registration.
Yes, monetary penalty would be imposed. In case, a clinical establishment is being run without registration:
- First contravention - up to Ten thousand rupees
- Second contravention – up to Fifty Thousand rupees
- Any subsequent contravention -may extend to five lakh rupees.
- If a Clinical establishment fails to pay fines imposed it would be recovered as an arrear of land revenue. The clinical establishment may be shut down by district administration. All orders of Registering Authority would be appealable.
What is Permanent registration?
Once minimum standards have been notified by the Govt. for the Clinical Establishments, Permanent registration would be provided to all those conforming to the notified standards prescribed for that category of clinical establishments.
Does my application necessarily have to be in English?
It can be both in English & Hindi.
Who will issue the registration certificate?
The District Registering Authority shall issue the registration certificate, the office of which is located in the office of District CMO.
Will there be inspection before I am granted a provisional registration certificate?
For purpose of provisional registration there shall not be any inquiry or inspection prior to grant of registration. However the owner of clinical establishment is expected to fill in all data correctly & shall be responsible 14 for it. The person in charge shall be a medical person holding a qualification of a recognized system of medicine.