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4. Ensuring an effective communication system that removes language barriers between patients
and doctors.
5. Using Arabic on the explanatory and instructive signage, inside and outside the facility, and
any other language that the private health establishment considers suitable.
6. Committing to emergency and disaster plans.

Article (13)

Health facilities shall apply patient rights mentioned in the Laws and regulations of the State.

Article (14)

Owners of private health facilities are only allowed to close the facility after obtaining approval of
the health authority that is granting the license.

Article (15)

Before the commencement of its activities, a private health facility must establish an internal
regulation of its work system, in accordance with the rules, conditions and data issued by a decision
of the health authority granting the license.

Article (16)

The private health facility must provide its services in accordance with the standards approved in
the area of its licensed specialization and as required by the health status of the service recipient.

Article (17)
Private health facilities are prohibited from employing a doctor, nurse, or any other person of other
health specialties who are not licensed by the health authority.

Chapter 4

Inspection and Penalties

Article (18)

The health authorities should, in a periodic manner, ensure that the necessary conditions
established in accordance with the provisions of this Law and its executive regulations and
decisions are continuously sustained by the health facility.
Article (19)

The health authority’ employees specified by a decision issued by the Minister of Justice in
agreement with the health authority shall have the capacity of judicial police officials in
establishing the incidents in violation of the provisions of this Law and its executive regulations
and decisions.

*In case of any misinterpretation, the Arabic version of this legislation prevails.