The Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010

The Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 was passed by the Indian Parliament to regulate all clinical establishments in the country. It aims to improve the quality of healthcare services provided by these establishments and make them more accountable to their patients. The Act applies to all clinical establishments, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and pathological laboratories. It provides for the registration and regulation of these establishments, and lays down minimum standards for their infrastructure and human resources. The Act also mandates the maintenance of electronic health records by all clinical establishments, and provides for penalties in case of non-compliance.