Hospital Compliance is a crucial process ensuring a medical institution operates in full compliance with Georgian legislation, Ministry of Health regulations, and international standards. The healthcare sector is one of the most strictly regulated fields, where any deviation — be it a violation of sanitary norms, improper staff qualification, or documentation errors — leads to severe financial fines, suspension of operations, or license revocation. Hospital compliance services help clinics stay constantly prepared for state inspections and ensure patient safety. This is particularly relevant for clinics participating in the Universal Healthcare Program, where requirements are even higher.
Specialists on Legal.ge offer comprehensive audit and consulting services for hospitals:
- Audit of licensing and permit conditions: Checking clinic infrastructure, equipment, and personnel for compliance with current technical regulations.
- Monitoring sanitary-hygienic norms: Legal assessment of infection control systems and medical waste management processes.
- Internal documentation management: Drafting orders, protocols, informed consent forms, and employment contracts.
- Personal data protection: Developing policies for processing and protecting patient health information.
- Compliance with state programs: Monitoring satisfaction of Universal Healthcare Program criteria and setting up reporting systems.
In practice, the most common problems relate to so-called "selective contracting," where the state demands specific standards (e.g., number of ICU beds, nurse-to-patient ratio). If a clinic fails to meet these criteria, funding is terminated. Disputes with the Medical Regulation Agency over fines regarding improper medical record-keeping (Form IV-100/a) are also frequent. Another risk involves the validity of doctors' certificates — if a doctor works without the appropriate certificate, the clinic faces substantial fines. A qualified lawyer helps management prevent these risks.
In Georgia, hospital activities are regulated by the Law "On Licenses and Permits," the Law "On Health Care," and Government Resolution No. 385 "On the Rule of Issuing Medical Practice Licenses and Inpatient Institution Permits." These acts detail mandatory requirements. Additionally, numerous technical regulations apply to specific services (e.g., surgery, obstetrics-gynecology).
Working with a specialist involves a "Mock Audit," where a lawyer and healthcare expert pre-inspect the clinic using the exact methodology a state audit would use. This allows the clinic to correct deficiencies before a real inspection occurs.
Legal.ge is your reliable partner in medical business management. Managing a hospital requires great responsibility, and our experts will help ensure your clinic is exemplary before the law, ultimately serving patient trust and safety.
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