Registration

(1) The prescribed authority shall, on receipt of an application for registration, satisfy itself that the nursing home fulfils the prescribed requirements. (2) If satisfied, the authority shall register the nursing home and issue a certificate of registration. (3) The certificate shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the nursing home. (4) The registration shall be valid for such period as may be prescribed and may be renewed. Constitution of Council (1) The Council shall consist of the following members, namely: (a) The Director of Health Services, Madhya Pradesh—ex-officio; (b) Two Superintendents of Hospitals approved and recognised by the Council under section 24 nominated by the State Government by rotation; (c) The Assistant Director of Health Services (Nursing) and in the event of the said office being vacant, the Superintendent, Nursing Services—ex-officio; (d) The Principal, College of Nursing, Indore—ex-officio; (e) Two Matrons from Medical College Hospitals nominated by the State Government by rotation; (f) Two Sister tutors of Schools of Nursing in Madhya Pradesh nominated by the State Government by rotation; (g) One nurse elected by the Madhya Pradesh Branch of Trained Nurses Association from amongst the registered nurses residing in Madhya Pradesh; (h) Three nurses elected by registered nurses other than those who are members of the Madhya Pradesh Board of Trained Nurses Association from amongst themselves of whom one shall be male nurse; (i) One midwife elected by registered midwives from amongst themselves; (j) One auxiliary nurse-midwife elected by registered auxiliary nurse-midwives from amongst themselves; (k) One health visitor elected by registered health visitors from amongst themselves; (l) One member elected by the Madhya Pradesh Branch of the Red Cross Society from amongst its members residing in Madhya Pradesh; (m) One member elected by Mid-India Board of Examiners from amongst its members: Provided that no person shall at the same time serve as a member in more than one capacity. (2) The name of every person elected or nominated under sub-section (1) shall be notified in the Gazette.