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Vietnam: Medical facilities shall have its entire practice suspended for a maximum period of 12 months

11:29, 03/01/2014

This is a notable content specified in Circular No. 35/2013/TT-BYT of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam on revocation of practicing certificates, operating licenses, suspension of medical practitioners and medical facilities from practice.

The duration of the suspension of part of or the entire practice of a medical facility is specified in Clause 2 Article 10 of Circular No. 35/2013/TT-BYT of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam as follows:

co so kham chua benh bi dinh chi hoat dong toi da 12 thang, thong tu 35/2013/TT-BYT

- The duration of practice suspension is written in the decision to suspend the medical facility from practice, depending on the nature and seriousness of the violations, the capacity for rectification of the medical facility, and shall not exceed 12 months.

- If the medical facility is suspended from practice for fewer than 12 months:

If the medical facility fails to rectify the medical errors after this period, the competent authority shall consider extending the suspension of part of or the entire practice of the medical facility, but the total duration shall not exceed 12 months, or consider revoking the operating license.

- If the medical facility is suspended from practice for 12 months:

If the medical facility fails to rectify the medical errors after 12 months, it shall has its operating license revoked in accordance with Article 5 of this Circular if its entire practice is suspended, or must apply for re-issuance of the operating license to change the scope of practice if part of its practice is suspended.

View other provisions at Circular No. 35/2013/TT-BYT of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam, effective from December 15, 2013.

Thu Ba

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