Specialized medical centers

First: Requirements for Preliminary Approval
This stage aims to verify the investor’s eligibility and the site’s suitability before starting construction.
  • Legal Documents:
    • Commercial Registration: The facility must have a valid commercial registration that includes the activity "Day Surgery Center".
    • Ownership Deed or Lease Contract: Submit a copy of the ownership deed or lease contract for the site. The lease must be for a minimum of 5 years.
  • Site and Plans:
    • Municipality Approval: Obtain approval from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing for the site.
    • Preliminary Engineering Plans: Submit preliminary engineering plans for the center, approved by an engineering office. The plans must show:
      • Operating rooms.
      • Recovery and preparation rooms.
      • Temporary inpatient rooms (for pre- or post-operative care).
      • Laboratory and radiology unit.
      • Patient waiting areas.
      • Movement paths for patients and staff.
Second: Requirements for Final Operating License
After obtaining preliminary approval and completing construction and outfitting, this stage begins to obtain the final operating license.
  • Engineering and Technical Requirements:
    • Building Permit: Submit a copy of the building permit issued by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
    • Civil Defense Approval: Obtain approval from the General Directorate of Civil Defense.
    • Infection Control System: A comprehensive infection control and sterilization system must be in place, including a proper medical waste disposal system according to standards.
    • Operating Rooms: Must be equipped with advanced central air conditioning and ventilation, pressure control, and advanced safety systems.
  • Specialized Medical Staff:
    • Medical Director: Must be a Saudi physician, consultant in a surgical specialty, with a valid professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
    • Medical Team: All surgical staff, anesthesiologists, and nurses must have a valid professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
    • Staffing Ratios: Comply with the minimum required medical staff for operating rooms, including surgical team, anesthesia team, and specialized nursing staff.
  • Equipment and Facilities:
    • Recovery Rooms: Must be equipped with beds and vital sign monitoring equipment.
    • Laboratory and Radiology Unit: Provide an internal laboratory and radiology unit licensed by the Ministry of Health, equipped with necessary devices for pre- and post-operative medical tests.
    • Pharmacy: Provide a licensed internal pharmacy within the center.
    • Medical Equipment: Provide all necessary surgical devices and equipment, including anesthesia machines, surgical instruments, and vital sign monitors.
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Insurance: Obtain medical malpractice insurance.
    • Accreditation: Obtain accreditation from the Saudi Center for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), which is mandatory for operation.
    • Hospital Contract: The center must have an agreement with a nearby general hospital to transfer emergency cases that may require hospitalization or critical care.
First: Requirements for initial approval
This stage aims to verify the investor's eligibility and the safety of the site before commencing construction work.
  • Legal documents:
    • Commercial Register: The facility’s commercial register must be valid and include the activity of “Radiology Center.”
    • Title Deed or Lease Agreement: Provide a copy of the title deed or lease agreement for the site. The lease must be for a minimum of 5 years.
  • Location and plans:
    • Municipality Approval: Obtain approval from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing for the site.
    • Preliminary Engineering Drawings: Submit preliminary engineering drawings for the center, approved by an engineering firm. The drawings must show:
      • Equipment rooms (such as X-rays, MRIs).
      • Control rooms.
      • Patient changing rooms.
      • Patient waiting areas.
      • Insulation and radiation protection systems.
Second: Final operating license requirements
After obtaining initial approval and completing construction and equipment work, the project moves to this stage to obtain the final license.
  • Engineering and technical requirements:
    • Building Permit: Submit a copy of the building permit issued by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
    • Civil Defense Approval: Obtain approval from the General Directorate of Civil Defense.
    • Radiation protection: All x-ray rooms must be built according to radiation protection standards, with insulating materials (such as lead) used in walls, doors, and windows, in accordance with the recommendations of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
    • Waste Disposal System: Providing a system for the safe disposal of medical and radioactive waste.
  • First: Requirements for initial approval
    This stage aims to verify the investor's eligibility and the safety of the site before starting the preparation work.
    • Legal documents:
      • Commercial Register: The facility's commercial register must be valid and include the activity of "Teleradiology Center".
      • Title Deed or Lease Agreement: Provide a copy of the title deed or lease agreement for the site. The lease must be for a minimum of 5 years.
    • Location and plans:
      • Municipality Approval: Obtain approval from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing for the site.
      • Preliminary Engineering Drawings: Submit preliminary engineering drawings for the center, approved by an engineering firm. The drawings must show:
        • X-ray reading rooms.
        • Server rooms and technical equipment.
        • Doctors and technicians' offices.
        • Reception and meeting spaces.
    Second: Final operating license requirements
    After obtaining initial approval and completing the preparation work, the project moves to this stage to obtain the final license.
    • Engineering and technical requirements:
      • Building Permit: Submit a copy of the building permit issued by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
      • Civil Defense Approval: Obtain approval from the General Directorate of Civil Defense.
      • Technical infrastructure:
        • Secure Network: The center's technical infrastructure (servers, network, and computers) must be secure and protected against hacking and unauthorized access.
        • PACS System: The center must be equipped with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) that allows for the reception, display, and storage of
First: Requirements for Preliminary Approval
This stage aims to verify the investor’s eligibility and the site’s suitability before starting construction or renovation.
  • Legal Documents:
    • Commercial Registration: The facility must have a valid commercial registration including the activity "Medical Laboratory".
    • Ownership Deed or Lease Contract: Submit a copy of the ownership deed or lease contract for the site. The lease must be for a minimum of 5 years.
  • Site and Plans:
    • Municipality Approval: Obtain approval from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing for the site.
    • Preliminary Engineering Plans: Submit preliminary engineering plans for the laboratory, approved by an engineering office. The plans must show:
      • Different laboratory departments (e.g., Biochemistry, Microbiology, Hematology).
      • Sample collection rooms.
      • Storage rooms.
      • Reception and waiting areas.
      • Ventilation and infection control systems.
Second: Requirements for Final Operating License
After obtaining preliminary approval and completing construction and outfitting, this stage begins to obtain the final operating license.
  • Engineering and Technical Requirements:
    • Building Permit: Submit a copy of the building permit issued by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
    • Civil Defense Approval: Obtain approval from the General Directorate of Civil Defense.
    • Infection Control System: Implement a comprehensive infection control and sterilization system, including proper disposal of medical waste according to standards.
    • Ventilation and Safety: All sections must have adequate ventilation, lighting, and high safety procedures for handling samples and chemicals.
  • Specialized Staff:
    • Technical Director: Must be a Saudi national, a consultant or specialist in medical laboratories, with a valid professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
    • Technical Team: All laboratory technicians must have a valid professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
    • Staffing Ratios: Maintain the minimum required technical and administrative staff.
  • Equipment and Facilities:
    • Medical Devices: All laboratory and medical devices must be modern and approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA).
    • Chemicals and Reagents: Provide all necessary chemicals and reagents for laboratory analyses.
    • Quality System: Implement an internal quality control system to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
    • Laboratory Information System (LIS): Provide a system for managing lab information, facilitating sample tracking and reporting results.
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Insurance: Obtain medical malpractice insurance.
    • Accreditation: Obtain accreditation from the Saudi Center for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), which is mandatory for operation.
    • Participation in Quality Program: The laboratory must participate in an external quality control program.
First: Requirements for Preliminary Approval
This stage aims to verify the investor’s eligibility and the site’s suitability before starting construction.
  • Legal Documents:
    • Commercial Registration: The facility must have a valid commercial registration including the activity "Dialysis Center".
    • Ownership Deed or Lease Contract: Submit a copy of the ownership deed or lease contract for the site. The lease must be for a minimum of 5 years.
  • Site and Plans:
    • Municipality Approval: Obtain approval from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing for the site.
    • Preliminary Engineering Plans: Submit preliminary engineering plans for the center, approved by an engineering office. The plans must show:
      • Number of dialysis units (chairs).
      • Water treatment station.
      • Isolation rooms for infectious cases.
      • Emergency room.
      • Manual washing areas (for cleaning vessels and tools).
      • Patient waiting areas and movement pathways.
Second: Requirements for Final Operating License
After obtaining preliminary approval and completing construction and outfitting, this stage begins to obtain the final operating license.
  • Engineering and Technical Requirements:
    • Building Permit: Submit a copy of the building permit issued by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
    • Civil Defense Approval: Obtain approval from the General Directorate of Civil Defense.
    • Water Treatment Station: The center must have a high-quality water treatment station to provide pure water required for dialysis, with regular water quality testing.
    • Infection Control System: Implement a strict and comprehensive infection control system, including proper disposal of medical waste according to standards.
    • Isolation Rooms: Provide isolation rooms for patients with infectious diseases such as Hepatitis C or HIV.
  • Specialized Staff:
    • Medical Director: Must be a Saudi national, a consultant or specialist in nephrology, with a valid professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
    • Medical Team: All doctors, nurses, and technicians must have a valid professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
    • Staffing Ratios: Maintain the minimum required medical staff (e.g., one nurse per 3–4 patients).
  • Facilities and Equipment:
    • Dialysis Units: Provide modern dialysis units approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
    • Emergency Room: Provide a fully equipped emergency room for urgent cases.
    • Laboratory: The center must have an internal lab or a contract with an external lab to perform necessary patient tests.
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Insurance: Obtain medical malpractice insurance.
    • Accreditation: Obtain accreditation from the Saudi Center for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), which is mandatory for operation.
    • Compliance with Regulations: The center must comply with the rules and procedures issued by the National Kidney Diseases Center at the Ministry of Health.
First: Requirements for initial approval
This stage aims to verify the investor's eligibility and the safety of the site before commencing construction work.
  • Legal documents:
    • Commercial Register: The facility’s commercial register must be valid and include the activity of “Fertility, Embryo and Infertility Treatment Center.”
    • Title Deed or Lease Agreement: Provide a copy of the title deed or lease agreement for the site. The lease must be for a minimum of 5 years.
  • Location and plans:
    • Municipality Approval: Obtain approval from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing for the site.
    • Preliminary Engineering Drawings: Submit preliminary engineering drawings for the center, certified by a specialized engineering firm. The drawings must show:
      • Doctors' clinics.
      • operating room.
      • Embryology lab.
      • Male lab.
      • Patient preparation rooms.
      • Recovery rooms.
      • Patient waiting areas.
Second: Final operating license requirements
After obtaining initial approval and completing construction and equipment work, the project moves to this stage to obtain the final license.
  • Engineering and technical requirements:
    • Building Permit: Submit a copy of the building permit issued by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
    • Civil Defense Approval: Obtain approval from the General Directorate of Civil Defense.
    • Infection Control System: The presence of an integrated infection control and sterilization system, including a system for disposing of medical waste according
First: Requirements for initial approval
This stage aims to verify the investor's eligibility and the safety of the site before commencing construction work.
  • Legal documents:
    • Commercial Register: The facility's commercial register must be valid and include the activity of "Comprehensive Diagnostic Center" or "Diagnostic Medical Complex."
    • Title Deed or Lease Agreement: Provide a copy of the title deed or lease agreement for the site. The lease must be for a minimum of 5 years.
  • Location and plans:
    • Municipality Approval: Obtain approval from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing for the site.
    • Preliminary Engineering Drawings: Submit preliminary engineering drawings for the center, approved by an engineering firm. The drawings must show:
      • Radiology departments (for each type of equipment).
      • Laboratory sections (for each specialty).
      • Examination rooms.
      • Reception and waiting areas.
      • Radiation protection system in x-ray rooms.
Second: Final operating license requirements
After obtaining initial approval and completing construction and equipment work, the project moves to this stage to obtain the final license.
  • Engineering and technical requirements:
    • Building Permit: Submit a copy of the building permit issued by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
    • Civil Defense Approval: Obtain approval from the General Directorate of Civil Defense.
    • Radiation protection: All x-ray rooms must be built according to radiation protection standards, with insulating materials (such as lead) used in walls, doors, and windows, in accordance with the recommendations of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
    • Infection Control System: The presence of an integrate
First: Requirements for initial approval
This stage aims to verify the investor's eligibility and the safety of the site before commencing construction work.
  • Legal documents:
    • Commercial Register: The facility's commercial register must be valid and include the activity of "Intravenous Solutions Center."
    • Title Deed or Lease Agreement: Provide a copy of the title deed or lease agreement for the site. The lease must be for a minimum of 5 years.
  • Location and plans:
    • Municipality Approval: Obtain approval from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing for the site.
    • Preliminary Engineering Drawings: Submit preliminary engineering drawings for the center, approved by an engineering firm. The drawings must show:
      • Patient seating (comfortable chairs).
      • Emergency Room (for independent center).
      • Spaces for preparing intravenous solutions.
      • Patient waiting areas.
      • Ventilation and infection control system.
Second: Final operating license requirements
After obtaining initial approval and completing construction and equipment work, the project moves to this stage to obtain the final license.
  • Engineering and technical requirements:
    • Building Permit: Submit a copy of the building permit issued by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
    • Civil Defense Approval: Obtain approval from the General Directorate of Civil Defense.
    • Infection Control System: The presence of an integrated infection control system, including a system for disposing of medical waste according to standards.
    • Ventilation and Safety: All departments must be equipped with adequate ventilation and lighting.
  • First: Requirements for Preliminary Approval
    This stage aims to verify the investor’s eligibility and the site’s suitability before starting construction.
    • Legal Documents:
      • Commercial Registration: The facility must have a valid commercial registration that includes the activity "Plasma Collection Center".
      • Ownership Deed or Lease Contract: Submit a copy of the ownership deed or lease contract for the site. The lease must be for a minimum of 5 years.
    • Site and Plans:
      • Municipality Approval: Obtain approval from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing for the site.
      • Preliminary Engineering Plans: Submit preliminary engineering plans for the center, approved by an engineering office. The plans must show:
        • Donor reception areas.
        • Initial medical examination rooms.
        • Plasma donation units (donation beds).
        • Testing laboratory.
        • Plasma storage areas (refrigeration rooms).
        • Pathways for donor and medical staff movement.
    Second: Requirements for Final Operating License
    After obtaining preliminary approval and completing construction and outfitting, this stage is for obtaining the final operating license.
    • Engineering and Technical Requirements:
      • Building Permit: Submit a copy of the building permit issued by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
      • Civil Defense Approval: Obtain approval from the General Directorate of Civil Defense.
      • Infection Control System: Implement a strict and comprehensive infection control and sterilization system, including safe disposal of medical and biological waste.
      • Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems: All work areas must have advanced centralized HVAC systems to ensure high-quality air circulation.
      • Refrigeration and Storage System: The center must have deep freezers for plasma storage at very low temperatures (-20°C or lower) to maintain quality.
    • Specialized Staff:
      • Medical Director: Must be a Saudi national with experience in transfusion medicine, laboratories, or hematology, and hold a valid professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
      • Medical Team: All doctors, nurses, and technicians must hold valid professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
      • Staffing Ratios: Maintain the minimum required medical staff to ensure donor safety.
    • Facilities and Equipment:
      • Plasmapheresis Machines: Provide modern, SFDA-approved plasma separation machines.
      • Laboratory: Provide an internal laboratory to perform necessary tests on blood and plasma samples.
      • Information System: Implement a comprehensive information system to manage donor records, donation history, and test results.
    • Additional Requirements:
      • Insurance: Obtain medical malpractice insurance.
      • Accreditation: Obtain accreditation from the Saudi Center for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), which is mandatory for operation.
      • Internal Regulations: The center must have detailed internal regulations outlining procedures, donor eligibility, and emergency handling.
      • Contract with Manufacturer: The center must have a contract with a licensed manufacturer for plasma derivatives.
First: Requirements for Preliminary Approval
This stage aims to verify the investor’s eligibility and the site’s suitability before starting construction.
  • Legal Documents:
    • Commercial Registration: The facility must have a valid commercial registration that includes the activity "Sample Collection Center".
    • Ownership Deed or Lease Contract: Submit a copy of the ownership deed or lease contract for the site. The lease must be for a minimum of 5 years.
  • Site and Plans:
    • Municipality Approval: Obtain approval from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing for the site.
    • Preliminary Engineering Plans: Submit preliminary engineering plans for the center, approved by an engineering office. The plans must show:
      • Patient reception and waiting area.
      • Sample collection room.
      • Sample storage room.
      • Restroom facilities for patients and visitors.
Second: Requirements for Final Operating License
After obtaining preliminary approval and completing construction and setup, this stage is for obtaining the final operating license.
  • Engineering and Technical Requirements:
    • Building Permit: Submit a copy of the building permit issued by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
    • Civil Defense Approval: Obtain approval from the General Directorate of Civil Defense.
    • Infection Control System: Implement a comprehensive infection control system, including safe disposal of medical waste according to standards.
    • Storage System: The center must have refrigerators and freezers to maintain samples at appropriate temperatures until transported to the laboratory.
  • Specialized Staff:
    • Technical Director: Must be a Saudi national, a physician or specialist in medical laboratories, and hold a valid professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
    • Technical Staff: All laboratory/phlebotomy technicians must hold valid professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • Facilities and Equipment:
    • Sample Collection Room: Must be equipped with a collection chair, hand-washing sink, and all necessary phlebotomy supplies.
    • Storage: Provide sufficient storage space for supplies, consumables, and collected samples.
    • Environment: The center’s size must be adequate for its activity to ensure quality of work and safety for patients and staff.
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Insurance: Obtain medical malpractice insurance.
    • Accreditation: Obtain accreditation from the Saudi Center for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), which is mandatory for operation.
    • Contract with Licensed Laboratory: The center must have a formal contract with a licensed medical laboratory for transporting samples and performing tests.
    • Handling Results: For critical or abnormal results, the service requester must be immediately notified and advised to seek medical attention; reports must include necessary guidance.
    • Record Keeping: The center must maintain documented records of notifications and test reports for all patients.
First: Requirements for Preliminary Approval
This stage aims to verify the investor’s eligibility and the site’s suitability before starting construction.
  • Legal Documents:
    • Commercial Registration: The facility must have a valid commercial registration covering the activity "Rehabilitation Center" or "Addiction Rehabilitation and Care Center".
    • Ownership Deed or Lease Contract: Submit a copy of the ownership deed or lease contract for the site, with a minimum duration of 5 years.
    • Security Approval: Obtain prior security approval from the General Directorate for Narcotics Control; this is a mandatory requirement before proceeding with any procedures.
  • Site and Plans:
    • Municipality Approval: Obtain approval from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing for the site.
    • Preliminary Engineering Plans: Submit preliminary engineering plans for the center, approved by an engineering office. The plans must show:
      • Accommodation rooms (individual or shared with a maximum number of residents).
      • Group therapy halls.
      • Recreational and sports activity areas.
      • Emergency room.
Second: Requirements for Final Operating License
After obtaining preliminary approval and completing construction and setup, this stage is for obtaining the final operating license.
  • Engineering and Technical Requirements:
    • Building Permit: Submit a copy of the building permit issued by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
    • Civil Defense Approval: Obtain approval from the General Directorate of Civil Defense.
    • Infection Control System: Implement a comprehensive infection control system, including safe disposal of medical and biohazardous waste.
    • Security Equipment: The center must be equipped with 24/7 surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and secure locks for doors and windows to prevent unauthorized exit of residents.
  • Specialized Staff:
    • Technical Director: Must be a Saudi national with a scientific qualification in psychological or social therapy, experience in addiction rehabilitation, and a valid professional classification.
    • Rehabilitation Staff: The center must employ psychologists, social workers, and nurses, all holding valid professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
    • Staff Ratios: Adhere to minimum staffing requirements for both rehabilitation and administrative staff according to the number of residents.
  • Facilities and Equipment:
    • Accommodation Rooms: Provide clean and comfortable rooms with basic amenities for residents.
    • Activity Halls: Provide halls equipped for rehabilitation programs, group therapy sessions, recreational, and sports activities.
    • Emergency Room: Provide a room equipped with essential equipment to handle any emergency case.
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Insurance: Obtain professional liability insurance.
    • Accreditation: Obtain accreditation from the Saudi Center for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), mandatory for operation.
    • Rehabilitation Programs: The center must have approved and clear rehabilitation programs outlining the psychological and social treatment paths for residents.
    • Contract with Hospital: The center must have an agreement with a general hospital or a specialized addiction treatment hospital to refer cases requiring medical care or detoxification.
  • Amending License Data via the Health Licensing Platform: Using the “Amend Existing Facility License” service, update the “Facility Specialties,” assign/update the Technical Supervisor, and enter the minimum required staff before submitting the amendment request. Afterwards, the directorate schedules an inspection visit if needed. Saudi Ministry of Health
  • Classification and Registration of Health Practitioners: All doctors/nurses/technicians must be classified and registered (SCFHS – Practitioner Plus) before being added in the amendment request.
  • Basic Clinic Equipment + Infection Control Policies + Medical Waste: Comply with Annex 2 (clinic furniture and equipment), the National Infection Control Guide, and the safe medical waste disposal system. Saudi Ministry of Health
  • Medical Devices: Ensure that devices are authorized for marketing in the Kingdom, and that the supplier/manufacturer is licensed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (Medical Devices Establishment Licensing). (Healthcare facilities themselves do not need a “device establishment” license; however, devices must be purchased from licensed entities and be approved). Saudi Ministry of Health
  • Departments Involving Ionizing Radiation (X-Ray/CBCT, etc.): Require a Radiation Practice License from the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (NRRC), appointment of a Radiation Protection Officer (RPO), shielding reports, and dose measurements for staff. Saudi Ministry of Health
  • Usual “Sehha” Platform Documents for Amendment/Final Issuance: Commercial registration, owner/partners’ data, administrative manager’s qualification, adding staff and technical supervisor, and attaching any documents requested by the directorate (such as approved blueprints if there are structural changes). Saudi Ministry of Health
  • Commercial Registration (if needed): If your restricted activity does not cover the new specialties, update the commercial registration by adding the appropriate health activities according to the National Activity Classification (ISIC4) through the Commercial Registration Amendment Service at the Ministry of Commerce.
  • Steps for Granting/Amending Licenses (Official Summary):
  • Approved architectural plan showing the layout of the department’s rooms, patient paths, hygiene and sterilization, and emergency exits.
  • Equipment list (Brand/Model/Serial) with proof of marketing authorization from SFDA or registration number/MDMA if required. sfda.gov.sa
  • Maintenance contracts for critical devices + verification records.
  • Department policies: scope of services, referrals, informed consents, infection control, waste management, emergency procedures, and life-saving medications.
  • Staff data: Professional licenses from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, employment contracts, duty rosters.
- Staff
  • Technical Supervisor: Licensed Dermatology Consultant/Specialist (working hours aligned with clinic hours).
  • Qualified nursing/dermatology technicians with proof of training on the used devices.
  • No cosmetic procedures are allowed except by qualified and authorized personnel according to policy, and medications for managing complications must be available (e.g., Hyaluronidase for fillers).
- Rooms and Equipment
  • Examination/small procedure rooms, storage for sterilized instruments, sinks, and hand sanitizers.
  • Laser room (if applicable): Restricted access, protective goggles matching the device, smoke evacuator, warning sign on the door. Devices must be authorized for marketing by SFDA.
- Policies
  • Pre-procedure evaluation policies, informed consents (Arabic/English), complication management, infection control (surface cleaning between patients, single-use sharp instruments…), and review of expiry for creams/solutions.
  • For any interventional/local anesthesia procedure with monitoring: emergency cart setup and vital signs monitoring, according to the office surgery guidelines.
- Supporting Attachments
  • Invoices/certificates for laser devices with SFDA registration/license numbers (if applicable), and calibration and maintenance plan.
  • Proposed Department Scope: Minor wound suturing, skin/soft tissue biopsies, abscess drainage, ingrown nail treatment, etc. (without general anesthesia).
  • Spatial and Equipment Requirements: Sterile procedure room within an independent section, instrument sterilization area, crash trolley with vital signs monitoring (monitor/pulse/BP/oxygen saturation), suction, oxygen, sterile surgical instruments (single-use or re-sterilizable), and sterilization tracking records.
  • Staff: Licensed surgeon/appropriate physician for the procedure + nursing staff trained in basic life support, with risk triage policies and anesthesia limits (usually local anesthesia only).
  • Medication Safety: Compliance with controlled substances and psychotropic regulations if present (storage, records, inventory).
  • Steps: Update the specialty (add “Office-based Surgeries” under the facility activities), add staff, prepare the room according to Attachment 62, implement infection control and sterilization policies, then request inspection.
- Staff
  • Dental Technical Supervisor (Consultant/Specialist), dentists according to their specialties (Endodontics, Surgery, Orthodontics, etc.) + licensed dental nurses/assistants.
- Equipment and Spaces
  • Equipped dental chairs, suction/spittoon unit, water/air source, separate sterilization area for dirty↔clean instruments, and medical waste containers.
  • Dental X-ray (Panoramic/Periapical): Requires NRRC license + shielding report + dose monitoring for staff.
- Critical Policies
  • Infection control in dental clinics (barriers, heat sterilization, monitoring sterilization indicators, PPE, needle-stick management).
  • Clinical privileges policies for dentists. Nucleus.
- Key Attachments
  • Maintenance contracts for autoclaves/X-ray devices, certificates for devices marketed via SFDA.
  • Staff: Internal Medicine Specialist/Consultant as supervisor, and nursing staff. Clear linkage with emergency/referral pathway to hospitals for unstable cases.
  • Equipment: Examination rooms, ECG, nebulizer, basic monitoring devices.
  • Policies: Chronic medication management, follow-up of chronic diseases, infection control.
  • Staff : Pediatrician/Consultant + Nursing.
  • Equipment : Scale/growth scales, basic pediatric resuscitation equipment, nebulizer.
  • Policies : Prescribing medications by age/weight, triage of pediatric respiratory infections, infection control.
  • Staff : ENT Specialist/Consultant.
  • Equipment : ENT examination chair, flexible/rigid fiberscope (if equipped) with sterilization/reprocessing system, aspirator, wax/foreign body removal tools.
  • Procedures : What is within the scope of the clinic; any interventional procedure is treated according to office surgery policies (equipment/medication/resuscitation).

  • Staff : Ophthalmologist/Consultant.
  • Equipment : Slit Lamp, Tonometer, Ophthalmoscope, and Autorefractor as per services.
  • Ophthalmic Laser (YAG/Argon etc.): Treated as a medical device requiring SFDA compliance + room/protection and operating instructions supported by safety policies.

  • Staff : Orthopedic Specialist/Consultant.
  • Equipment : Examination bed, plaster/splint, sutures for minor wounds; if X-rays are available in the department, NRRC is required.
  • Procedures : closed subluxation, splints, etc. within the clinic, with application of office surgery policies for emergencies.
  • Staff : Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist/Consultant + Nursing.
  • Equipment : Gynecological ultrasound (non-ionizing), fetal Doppler ultrasound, gynecological examination bed.
  • Policies : Low/high risk pregnancy assessment, referral to delivery/hospital when necessary, infection control.
  • Devices : Treated as medical devices by SFDA (supply/maintenance/listing).