The type of facility to be provided as part of the INDEPENDENT HEALTH CARE REGISTRATION.

National Codes:

IH	Independent Hospital - an establishment which provides treatment under anaesthesia or sedation, even if this is on a day case basis
IC	Independent Clinic - an establishment which does not provide overnight beds for any patient and does not provide treatment under general anaesthesia or sedation
IMA	Independent Medical Agency

References: National Care Standards Commission registration April 2002.