Application for Day Procedure Centre Licence

Meaning of Day Procedure Centre

A day procedure centre (DPC) is any premises that are used, or intended to be used by registered medical practitioners or registered dentists for carrying out scheduled medical procedures on patients, without lodging. The period of continuous confinement for patient must be within the facility for not more than 12 hours. Also, the continuous confinement for any patient must be within the same calendar day.

A DPC does not form part of the premises of a hospital.

How to Apply

Read the Code of Practice for Day Procedure Centres, guidance notes for the application, application form and all relevant forms and documents before application
Fill in the application form through
Duly sign the application form and the corresponding declaration forms
Prepare all required supporting documents
Submit all the documents listed in (3) and (4) to the Department of Health
Pay the application fee on or before the due date stated on the general demand note. Payment methods are specified on the general demand note

Fee

For DPC with total number of operating rooms, designated room for medical procedures, and doctor or dentist consultation rooms –		Fee (HK$)
- up to 5 rooms		17,650
- 6-10 rooms		22,850
- more than 10 rooms		28,400

Validity Period of Licence

Under normal circumstances, the licence of a DPC is valid for not more than 3 years.

Frequently Asked Questions, Application Form and Related Documents