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Medicare Billing for Privately Referred Non-Inpatient Services in NSW Public Hospitals85196/05/2024 4:00:33 AMMedicare Billing for Privately Referred Non-Inpatient Services in NSW Public Hospitals Summary The purpose of this Guideline is to provide a framework within which participating 899https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2021_0052021-04-19T14:00:00ZActive2021Clinical/Patient Services;Corporate Administration;Personnel/WorkforceClinical/Patient Services:Medical Treatment;Corporate Administration:Fees;Corporate Administration:Finance;Personnel/Workforce:Industrial and Employee RelationsGuidelineMedicare Billing for Privately Referred Non-Inpatient Services in NSW Public Hospitals
Rural Paediatric Emergency Clinical Guidelines - Third Edition852319/07/2021 12:00:35 AMRural Paediatric Emergency Clinical Guidelines - Third Edition Summary The Guideline is designed to improve emergency care and outcomes for patients in the rural and remote health 993https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2021_0112021-07-18T14:00:00ZActive2021Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Baby and Child;Clinical/Patient Services:Critical Care;Clinical/Patient Services:Medical TreatmentGuidelineRural Paediatric Emergency Clinical Guidelines - Third Edition
Insertion and Management of Urethral Catheters for Adult Patients852530/08/2021 11:30:19 PMInsertion and Management of Urethral Catheters for Adult Patients Summary The purpose of this Guideline is to provide the best practice principles for inserting and managing 3251https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2021_0152021-08-30T14:00:00ZActive2021Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Critical Care;Clinical/Patient Services:Medical Treatment;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing and MidwiferyGuidelineInsertion and Management of Urethral Catheters for Adult Patients
Clinical Principles for End of Life and Palliative Care85265/09/2021 11:00:17 PMClinical Principles for End of Life and Palliative Care Summary This Guideline is relevant to all clinical services within NSW Health that provide care and support to people with 2050https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2021_0162021-09-05T14:00:00ZActive2021Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Aged Care;Clinical/Patient Services:Critical Care;Clinical/Patient Services:Governance and Service Delivery;Clinical/Patient Services:Medical Treatment;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing and MidwiferyGuidelineClinical Principles for End of Life and Palliative Care
Principles for the Management of Tuberculosis in New South Wales235947/03/2022 11:30:16 PMRescindedPrinciples for the Management of Tuberculosis in New South Wales Summary This policy directive outlines key principles of the management of tuberculosis in NSW, including 23https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2014_0502014-12-16T13:00:00ZRescinded2014Clinical/Patient Services;Population HealthClinical/Patient Services:Infectious Diseases;Clinical/Patient Services:Medical Treatment;Population Health:Communicable Diseases;Population Health:Infection ControlPolicy DirectivePrinciples for the Management of Tuberculosis in New South Wales
Framework for Termination of Pregnancy in New South Wales2364113/01/2021 3:00:51 AMRescindedFramework for Termination of Pregnancy in New South Wales Summary This Policy Directive provides a framework to guide the development of appropriate local protocols for 42https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2019_0482019-10-03T14:00:00ZRescinded2019Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Information and Data;Clinical/Patient Services:Medical Treatment;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing and Midwifery;Clinical/Patient Services:PharmaceuticalPolicy DirectiveFramework for Termination of Pregnancy in New South Wales
Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs) - Operations Manual for NSW Health212207/04/2005 2:28:06 AMGuideline Department of Health, NSW 73 Miller Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Locked Mail Bag 961 North Sydney NSW 2059 Telephone (02) 9391 9000 Fax (02) 9391 9101 25https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2005_0592005-04-06T14:00:00ZRescinded2005Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:ResearchGuidelineHuman Research Ethics Committees (HRECs) - Operations Manual for NSW Health
Lifetime Care & Support Scheme (LTCS Scheme) - Schedule of Fees2133129/09/2008 12:17:58 AM Information Bulletin Department of Health, NSW 73 Miller Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Locked Mail Bag 961 North Sydney NSW 2059 Telephone (02) 9391 9000 Fax (02) 9391 9101 9https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2008_0522008-09-28T14:00:00ZRescinded2008Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:FeesInformation BulletinLifetime Care & Support Scheme (LTCS Scheme) - Schedule of Fees
Leave Bush Fire Emergency - NSW Public Sector Employees2165423/10/2017 4:30:17 AMRescinded Leave Bush Fire Emergency - NSW Public Sector Employees Summary Identifies leave provisions available (as set out in Premiers Memorandum 2002-01) to staff affected by 19https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2009_020 2009-04-16T14:00:00ZRescinded2009Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:LeaveInformation BulletinLeave Bush Fire Emergency - NSW Public Sector Employees
Standard operating procedure for administration of COVID-19 vaccines in NSW vaccination clinics237329/01/2023 12:30:16 AMObsoleteStandard operating procedure for administration of COVID-19 vaccines in NSW vaccination clinics Summary This Policy Directive outlines the standard operating procedures 17https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2022_0512022-10-26T13:00:00ZObsolete2022Clinical/Patient Services;Population HealthClinical/Patient Services:Aged Care;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing homes;Population Health:Communicable Diseases;Population Health:Infection ControlPolicy DirectiveStandard operating procedure for administration of COVID-19 vaccines in NSW vaccination clinics
Ambulance Service - Charges2353312/05/2015 5:27:02 AM Policy Directive Ministry of Health, NSW 73 Miller Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Locked Mail Bag 961 North Sydney NSW 2059 Telephone (02) 9391 9000 Fax (02) 9391 9101 70https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2015_0162015-05-11T14:00:00ZRescinded2015Corporate Administration;Clinical/Patient ServicesCorporate Administration:Fees;Clinical/Patient Services:TransportPolicy DirectiveAmbulance Service - Charges
Work Experience Programs in NSW Public Health System (Guidelines for Provision of )84957/01/2018 10:30:10 PMThe attached guidelines are provided to assist Health Services develop a range of work experience programs for school students These have been developed as a result of the recent 732https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2005_0202005-01-24T13:00:00ZActive2005Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Learning and DevelopmentGuidelineWork Experience Programs in NSW Public Health System (Guidelines for Provision of )
Tuberculosis Contact Investigations851427/03/2019 1:30:19 AMTuberculosis Contact Investigations Summary These guidelines outline the steps for conducting tuberculosis (TB) contact investigations in New South Wales (NSW). Document type 632https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2019_0032019-03-26T13:00:00ZActive2019Clinical/Patient Services;Population HealthClinical/Patient Services:Infectious Diseases;Population Health:Communicable Diseases;Population Health:Infection ControlGuidelineTuberculosis Contact Investigations
Fatigue Management in NSW Health Workplaces852713/04/2023 4:30:10 AMFatigue Management in NSW Health Workplaces Summary This Guideline provides a risk management approach for managing work related fatigue. It includes guidance on identifying areas 1194https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2023_0122023-04-12T14:00:00ZActive2023Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Occupational Health and SafetyGuidelineFatigue Management in NSW Health Workplaces
Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation - NSW Health - Central Office84966/02/2018 12:16:35 AMGuideline Department of Health, NSW 73 Miller Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Locked Mail Bag 961 North Sydney NSW 2059 Telephone (02) 9391 9000 Fax (02) 9391 9101 1011https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2005_0212005-01-24T13:00:00ZActive2005Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Conditions of employmentGuidelineSalary Sacrifice for Superannuation - NSW Health - Central Office
Infants and Children: Initial Management of Fever/Suspected Sepsis in Oncology /Transplant Patients85047/06/2018 1:30:59 AM Infants and Children: Initial Management of Fever/Suspected Sepsis in Oncology /Transplant Patients Summary This guideline is aimed at achieving optimal paediatric care throughout 532https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2015_0132015-10-06T13:00:00ZActive2015Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Medical Treatment;Clinical/Patient Services:Baby and Child;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing and MidwiferyGuidelineInfants and Children: Initial Management of Fever/Suspected Sepsis in Oncology /Transplant Patients
Oral Health Patient Record Protocol850515/12/2015 6:20:37 AMGuideline Ministry of Health, NSW 73 Miller Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Locked Mail Bag 961 North Sydney NSW 2059 Telephone (02) 9391 9000 Fax (02) 9391 9101 686https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2015_0172015-12-14T13:00:00ZActive2015Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Dental/OralGuidelineOral Health Patient Record Protocol
Feeding Difficulties in Children - A Guide for Allied Health Professionals85067/06/2018 2:31:21 AMFeeding Difficulties in Children - A Guide for Allied Health Professionals provides recommendations, information and guidance to support the clinical decision making of allied 1445https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2016_0072016-02-11T13:00:00ZActive2016Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Baby and Child;Clinical/Patient Services:Medical TreatmentGuidelineFeeding Difficulties in Children - A Guide for Allied Health Professionals
Maternity - Timing of Planned or Pre-labour Caesarean Section at Term850925/04/2022 10:01:24 PMMaternity - Timing of Planned or Pre-labour Caesarean Section at Term Summary The purpose of this Guideline is to provide guidance for the timing of planned or pre-labour 796https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2016_0152016-05-24T14:00:00ZActive2016Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Maternity;Clinical/Patient Services:Baby and ChildGuidelineMaternity - Timing of Planned or Pre-labour Caesarean Section at Term
Neonatal - Jaundice Identification and Management in Neonates ≥ 32 Weeks Gestation851011/04/2024 4:30:06 AMNeonatal - Jaundice Identification and Management in Neonates ≥ 32 Weeks Gestation Summary This Guideline provides a framework for early identification of neonates ≥ 32 weeks 2401https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2016_0272016-11-16T13:00:00ZActive2016Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Maternity;Clinical/Patient Services:Baby and ChildGuidelineNeonatal - Jaundice Identification and Management in Neonates ≥ 32 Weeks Gestation
Maternity - Fetal heart rate monitoring 851120/10/2023 4:00:19 AMMaternity - Fetal heart rate monitoring Summary This Guideline provides guidance for antenatal and intrapartum fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring as a fetal welfare assessment tool 2251https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2018_0252018-12-18T13:00:00ZActive2018Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:MaternityGuidelineMaternity - Fetal heart rate monitoring
Physical Health Care for People Living with Mental Health Issues852030/04/2021 2:01:05 AMPhysical Health Care for People Living with Mental Health Issues Summary This Guideline details the role of NSW Health services to meet the physical health needs of people with 717https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2021_0062021-04-29T14:00:00ZActive2021Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Mental HealthGuidelinePhysical Health Care for People Living with Mental Health Issues
NSW Emergency Surgery Guidelines and Principles for Improvement852124/06/2021 5:11:50 AMNSW Emergency Surgery Guidelines and Principles for Improvement Summary The Guidelines support hospitals, Local Health Districts and Specialty Health Networks to plan their 920https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2021_0072021-05-17T14:00:00ZActive2021Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Critical Care;Clinical/Patient Services:Governance and Service Delivery;Clinical/Patient Services:SurgicalGuidelineNSW Emergency Surgery Guidelines and Principles for Improvement
Recommended Safe Sleep Practices for Babies852426/07/2021 11:30:08 PMRecommended Safe Sleep Practices for Babies Summary The Guideline recommends safe sleeping practices to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) and Sudden 487https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2021_0132021-07-26T14:00:00ZActive2021Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Baby and Child;Clinical/Patient Services:MaternityGuidelineRecommended Safe Sleep Practices for Babies
Management of the Potential Organ and Tissue Donor following Neurological Determination of Death85285/04/2023 5:00:36 AMManagement of the Potential Organ and Tissue Donor following Neurological Determination of Death Summary Reference for managing and delivering standardised clinical therapies to 394https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2023_0132023-04-04T14:00:00ZActive2023Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Human Tissue;Clinical/Patient Services:SurgicalGuidelineManagement of the Potential Organ and Tissue Donor following Neurological Determination of Death