Medical Clinic Licensing is a complex process involving the authorization of multi-profile or specialized clinics (e.g., ophthalmology, cardiology). Opening a clinic requires not only a medical permit but also a range of accompanying documentation: fire safety conclusion, waste management plan, sanitary permit, and metrological verification. The complexity of the process depends on the clinic's size and scope of services. Requirements for inpatient clinics (with beds) are much stricter than for outpatient facilities. Any mistake at the planning stage can be grounds for permit denial, leading to significant financial losses.
Specialists on Legal.ge offer full consulting and case management services for clinic licensing:
- Preliminary Project Assessment: Checking the architectural project for compliance with medical standards (ward size, corridor width, ventilation).
- Permit Documentation Package: Preparing a complete application for the Regulation Agency, including medical staff lists and equipment passports.
- Technical Regulations: Consulting on technical requirements for specific services (e.g., intensive care, operating block).
- Infection Control: Developing and implementing a mandatory infection control program.
- Inspection Management: Organizing the regulator's visit and providing on-site support.
In practice, the biggest problem is often "functional zoning" — how to arrange rooms so that "clean" and "dirty" flows do not intersect. For example, an operating block must have an independent entrance and ventilation. If a building is already built or renovated without considering these requirements, correcting it is very expensive. A lawyer and healthcare expert help the investor avoid such mistakes.
In Georgia, clinic licensing is regulated by Government Resolution No. 385 and the Law "On Licenses and Permits." An inpatient institution permit is issued indefinitely but is subject to periodic inspection. From 2025, the phased introduction of international accreditation standards is planned, for which clinics must already prepare.
Working with a specialist ensures that your clinic will open on schedule. Managing bureaucratic processes requires experience and contacts with relevant agencies, which our experts provide.
Legal.ge is your reliable partner in implementing large medical projects. Opening a clinic is a difficult task, but with us, it becomes a manageable and successful process.
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