Regulation 24

every premises or conveyance used in the provision of the licensable healthcare service is safe, sanitary, accessible and appropriately equipped; (b)where the licensee provides the licensable healthcare service by remote provision — every structure, facility, equipment or device provided by the licensee for a patient’s use is sanitary and safe for the patient’s use;

all medical and surgical equipment, instruments, appliances, materials and facilities —

are installed, and used or operated, in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer; and

are checked regularly, maintained and repaired properly and according to the specifications of the manufacturer,so as to ensure that they are adequate, functional and effective and the licensable healthcare service is provided safely; and

any medical or surgical equipment, instrument, appliance, material or facility which is not functioning properly or effectively is replaced in a timely manner.