Decree No. 18718-S, 14 December 1988.
This Decree requires all persons or organizations interested in carrying out activities with respect to the promotion of health or prevention of illness in persons aged 60 and older to obtain authorization from the Costa Rica Ministry of Health.  Authorizations are valid for five years.  General and particular rules for the functioning of activities are to be issued by the Department for the Elderly in coordination with the Accreditation Commission of Health Establishments.  The Decree calls for the Department for the Elderly to make periodic inspections of institutions and requires the Department to approve any publicity on activities.  Authorization can be withdrawn from persons and organizations that violate the provisions of this Decree or other health laws and regulations.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000569:Americas; D002489:Central America; D003257:Consumer Product Safety; D003364:Costa Rica; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D006262:Health; D006296:Health Services; D019359:Knowledge; D007843:Latin America; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D008004:Licensure; D009656:North America; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011640:Public Policy
Adult; Age Factors; Aged--legal aspects; Americas; Central America; Costa Rica; Delivery Of Health Care; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Health; Health Services--legal aspects; Knowledge; Latin America; Legislation; Licensing; North America; Population; Population Characteristics; Product Approval; Social Protection