New Zealand Legislation: Acts

11 Transitional arrangements for existing providers

• (1) The provision before 1 October 2004 of hospital care complies with section 9 if it comprises—

  • (a) children's health services provided in premises licensed as a children's hospital; or

  • (b) convalescent services provided in premises licensed as a convalescent hospital; or

  • (c) geriatric services provided in premises licensed as a geriatric hospital; or

  • (d) maternity services provided in premises licensed as a maternity hospital; or

  • (e) medical services provided in premises licensed as a medical hospital; or

  • (f) mental health services provided in premises licensed as a psychiatric hospital; or

  • (g) surgical services provided in premises licensed as a surgical hospital.

  (2) In subsection (1), licensed means licensed under the Hospitals Act 1957.

  (3) The provision of residential disability care before 1 October 2004 complies with section 9 if the care is provided in a home registered or deemed to be registered under Part 2 of the Disabled Persons Community Welfare Act 1975.

  (4) The provision of rest home care before 1 October 2004 complies with section 9 if the care is provided—

  • (a) in a home within the meaning of the Old People's Homes Regulations 1987; and

  • (b) under the authority and in accordance with the terms of a licence granted under those regulations.

  (5) This section expires on 1 October 2004.