2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

5.   Functions of the Board

The functions of the Board are—

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    (a)     to equip, furnish, maintain, manage, control and operate the Hospital;

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    (b)     to manage, conduct and supervise the activities of the Hospital;

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    (c)     to have general supervision of the buildings, premises and grounds of the Hospital;

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    (d)     to collect all fees payable to the Hospital under this Act;

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    (e)     to enquire into and adjudicate upon disciplinary charges against members of the staff of the Hospital;

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    (f)     to make recommendations to the Minister in respect of any matter directly or indirectly affecting the Hospital or the development of the medical or nursing service therein;

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    (g)     to set fee schedules for outpatient visits, procedures, lab work, reports and any other matter, subject to the approval of the Minister of finance;

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    (h)     to employ, discipline and terminate staff as required for the functioning of the Hospital;

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    (i)     generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.