S.L. 528.9 Art. 7Function of Advisory Committee.

(1) The Advisory Committee shall assess applications received by the Licensing Authority for enrolment as centres of expertise or as affiliated partners.

(2) The applications submitted shall be assessed according to Directive 2011/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare and any implementing and delegated decision there under, and shall fulfil rules established by the Licensing Authority from time to time. The National Advisory Committee may adapt the assessment tools as it deems appropriate, following approval by the Licensing Authority.

(3) After receiving recommendations drawn up by the Advisory Committee, the Licensing Authority may issue the designation to the health care provider to the specified level for enrolment in the Network.

(4) The enrolment in the Network shall be subject to the conditions as set out by the Licensing Authority.

(5) The Licensing Authority and the Advisory Committee may request the applicant to present any further documentation or information in addition to those presented together with the application, at any stage during the evaluation of the application and after enrolment in the Network.

(6) The enrolment of a health-care provider as a centre of expertise or as an affiliated partner in the Network, shall be subject to a review every five (5) years by the Licensing Authority.

(7) The healthcare provider that joins the Network must fulfil and abide with the obligations and responsibilities arising from participation within the Network.