2nd November 2023
2nd November 2023
Register of Licenced Healthcare Facilities published on the Directorate of Health's website
According to the Medical Director of Health and Public Health Act, the Directorate of Health is authorised to publish information from the Register of Licenced Healthcare Facilities. The purpose of publishing this information is to ensure quality and safety in healthcare.
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The register contains information on health professionals in private practice, health care enterprises and public institutions in health care, in accordance with the Act on the Medical Director of Health and Public Health Act and professional requirements.
The register only contains information on those entities which have received a valid confirmation from the Directorate of Health.
The interface allows for various search options. In addition to being able to search for the name and address of healthcare service operators, it is also possible to search for healthcare professions.
Work will continue adding information to the register and improving it as needed. The register is updated daily, and data is published subject to changes.
The Directorate of Health reminds that it is only permitted to start health services operations if the Directorate of Health has issued a confirmation, cf. the Medical Director of Health and Public Health Act, No. 41/2007.
Information on Health Services Operations can be found on the Medical Director of Health website.
Any comments regarding the registry shall be directed to rekstur@landlaeknir.is.
More information:
Kjartan Hreinn Njálsson, Assistant to the Medical Director of Health
kjartan.h.njalsson@landlaeknir.is