Changes to medical practice 2026 and who needs to update documents

Restrictions for individual drug treatment specialists

Individual entrepreneurs who provide substitution maintenance therapy cannot provide it in apartment buildings. The purpose of the norm is to minimize risks to residents and ensure the safety of the population.

Safety and medical waste

Institutions must comply with the updated sanitary standards of the Ministry of Health and have appropriate contracts for the disposal of medical waste. In addition, there is a mandatory requirement to provide personal protective equipment and train personnel in their use.

Simplification for laboratories

The requirement for mandatory accreditation or certification has been abolished for laboratories, which simplifies the opening of new laboratories and reduces administrative pressure on business.

Who needs to review documents and, possibly, resubmit information?

Changes to the 2026 Licensing Terms apply to all business entities that have received a license for medical practice, regardless of their organizational and legal form. Particular attention should be paid to:

• Healthcare facilities of any form of ownership, including municipal and private;
• Individual entrepreneurs who provide medical services;
• Rehabilitation centers;
• Legal entities and educational institutions that provide medical care to employees or students.

It is especially important to pay attention to those who received a license before this resolution came into force. Such health care facilities and individual entrepreneurs are obliged to submit updated information in Appendix 2 to the Licensing Conditions to the licensing authority within one year from the date of publication of the new changes. This means that it is necessary to check data on premises, operating hours, equipment, contractual relations with companies that dispose of medical waste, and update them in accordance with the new requirements.

Timely submission of these documents guarantees compliance with the licensing conditions, as well as ensures the continuity of the medical facility's operation and patient safety.

Practical recommendations for heads of medical institutions

To avoid problems with the license and ensure the continuous operation of the institution, we recommend:

1. Check the relevance of all documents - use only new forms of annexes to the License Conditions.
2. Update information about personnel - ensure the relevance of information on the qualifications and education of employees.
3. Update data on premises and equipment - check the accessibility of the institution for persons with disabilities, compliance with medical waste management standards and the availability of personal protective equipment.
4. Plan and prepare documents in advance for expansion or changes in specialties - for new specialties or types of activity, it is mandatory to submit an application in the form of Appendix 8, and in case of termination of activity - Appendix 9.

Following these steps allows you not only to remain within the legal framework, but also to effectively organize the work of the institution, increase patient safety and trust in services.