In Northern Ireland, all clinics and salons offering IPL and laser treatments for Hair Removal, Skin Rejuvenation, Thread Vein Treatment, Tattoo Removal etc., are legally required to register with the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA).

One of the requirements of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) registration is that an LPA, or Laser Safety Advisor, is contracted to the clinic to provide a safe system of work (such as local rules) and ongoing safety advice.

An EMP, or Expert Medical Practitioner, is also required, whose role it is to provide medical protocols and ongoing medical advice.

Our LPA  and EMP service provides the solution to the requirements of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) and includes the following:

LPA SUPPORT

As required by RQIA including:

• A yearly inspection and audit of the site
• Provision of Local Rules
• Provision of a Risk Assessment and Action Plan for the premises
• Ongoing support

EMP SUPPORT

As required by RQIA including:

• Provision of Medical Protocols for each type of treatment
• Advice regarding contra-indications and adverse reactions
• Ongoing support

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

A complete set of policies and procedures is provided by Lasermet.

Registration with Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA)

If you are not yet registered with the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) we can also provide a registration service which includes:

Extensive assistance with Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) registration including:

• • Help with filling in all RQIA forms
  • Advice on supporting documentation; what to do and when to do it.

We provide you with policies and procedures as required for Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) registration, including

• • • Statement of purpose
    • Clients / patients guide
    • IPL / laser safety policy

Lasermet will provide full on-going support throughout the process of registration.