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Healthcare Improvement Scotland and Scottish Government: operating framework

Sets out how we will work with Healthcare Improvement Scotland, including roles and responsibilities.

12. HIS has the following statutory powers:

Powers of access and right of entry (for the purposes of inspection) in relation to the health service and independent healthcare services
The power to direct a Health Board to close a ward to new admissions where there is a serious risk to the life, health or wellbeing of persons
The power to require documents in relation to the functions of the Death Certification Review Service
Regulatory powers in relation to the independent healthcare sector.

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