Skip Navigation LinksHome

Policy documents by A-Z

 

 

Internet and Intranet Sites Minimum Content Standards for NSW Health5027031/01/2005 2:13:06 AM Guideline 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 176https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2005_0282005-01-26T13:00:00ZRescinded2005Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:CommunicationsGuidelineInternet and Intranet Sites Minimum Content Standards for NSW Health
End-of-Life Care and Decision-Making - Guidelines502827/04/2021 11:00:45 PMRescindedEnd-of-Life Care and Decision-Making - Guidelines Summary These guidelines set out a process for reaching end-of-life decisions Author Branch Office of the Chief Health 70https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2005_0572005-03-21T13:00:00ZRescinded2005Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Medical Treatment;Clinical/Patient Services:Aged Care;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing and Midwifery;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing homesGuidelineEnd-of-Life Care and Decision-Making - Guidelines
Aged Care - Working with People with Challenging Behaviours in Residential Aged Care Facilities5028727/02/2018 10:02:16 PMObsolete Aged Care - Working with People with Challenging Behaviours in Residential Aged Care Facilities Summary Population ageing will result in increased demand for health and 230https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2006_0142006-09-03T14:00:00ZObsolete2006Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Aged Care;Clinical/Patient Services:Mental Health;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing homesGuidelineAged Care - Working with People with Challenging Behaviours in Residential Aged Care Facilities
Bodies - Retention for Longer than Permitted in Public Health (Disposal of Bodies) Regulation 20025035315/05/2006 4:39:03 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 If the body is to be 20https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2006_0062006-05-14T14:00:00ZRescinded2006Population HealthPopulation Health:EnvironmentalGuidelineBodies - Retention for Longer than Permitted in Public Health (Disposal of Bodies) Regulation 2002
Burials on Private Land - Approval by Local Authority503557/06/2006 2:48:47 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 57https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2006_0082006-06-06T14:00:00ZRescinded2006Population HealthPopulation Health:EnvironmentalGuidelineBurials on Private Land - Approval by Local Authority
Transport for Health - IPTAAS - Guidelines for Medical Practitioners & Specialists5037019/07/2020 11:13:08 PMObsoleteObsoleteTransport for Health - IPTAAS - Guidelines for Medical Practitioners & Specialists Summary The Guidelines provide information for referring medical practitioners 20https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2009_0122009-07-07T14:00:00ZObsolete2009Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:TransportGuidelineTransport for Health - IPTAAS - Guidelines for Medical Practitioners & Specialists
Maternity - Rh (D) Immunoglobulin (Anti D)5045024/09/2014 5:06:28 AM Guideline 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 27https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2014_0172014-09-23T14:00:00ZRescinded2014Clinical/Patient Services;Population HealthClinical/Patient Services:Maternity;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing and Midwifery;Clinical/Patient Services:Medical Treatment;Population Health:Health PromotionGuidelineMaternity - Rh (D) Immunoglobulin (Anti D)
Complaint Management Guidelines5048124/04/2020 2:00:33 AMRescindedComplaint Management Guidelines Summary To provide an operational framework for dealing with a complaint in accordance with the Complaint Management Policy (PD2006_073 66https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2006_0232006-12-19T13:00:00ZRescinded2006Corporate Administration;Clinical/Patient ServicesCorporate Administration:Information and Data;Corporate Administration:Governance;Clinical/Patient Services:Governance and Service Delivery;Clinical/Patient Services:Incident ManagementGuidelineComplaint Management Guidelines
HIV/AIDS, STI & Hepatitis C Strategies: Implementation Plan for Aboriginal People 2006-20095048318/04/2016 6:11:38 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 17https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2007_0022007-02-28T13:00:00ZRescinded2007Clinical/Patient Services;Population HealthClinical/Patient Services:Infectious Diseases;Clinical/Patient Services:Medical Treatment;Population Health:Communicable Diseases;Population Health:Health PromotionGuidelineHIV/AIDS, STI & Hepatitis C Strategies: Implementation Plan for Aboriginal People 2006-2009
Management of Threatened Preterm Labour505368/07/2026 12:31:28 AMRescindedManagement of Threatened Preterm Labour Summary To provide guidance on the assessment and management of women who present with signs and symptoms of threatened preterm 375https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2022_0062022-07-07T14:00:00ZRescinded2022Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Baby and Child;Clinical/Patient Services:MaternityGuidelineManagement of Threatened Preterm Labour
HIV treatment for people in NSW who are not eligible for Medicare5054211/04/2024 8:00:34 AMRescindedHIV treatment for people in NSW who are not eligible for Medicare Summary This Guideline provides the eligibility criteria for the prescribing, dispensing and 174https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2023_0152023-04-17T14:00:00ZRescinded2023Clinical/Patient Services;Corporate Administration;Population HealthClinical/Patient Services:Infectious Diseases;Corporate Administration:Finance;Population Health:Communicable Diseases;Population Health:Infection ControlGuidelineHIV treatment for people in NSW who are not eligible for Medicare
Mental Health Information - Health Records and Information Privacy Act (HRIPA)505501/08/2005 4:02:49 AMInformation 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 26https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2005_0262005-07-07T14:00:00ZRescinded2005Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Mental Health;Corporate Administration:Information and Data;Clinical/Patient Services:RecordsInformation BulletinMental Health Information - Health Records and Information Privacy Act (HRIPA)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Financial Arrangements5081825/03/2018 11:31:08 PMObsolete Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Financial Arrangements Summary Rescinding the policy directive that sets out the financial arrangements for the magnetic resonance imaging 6https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2010_0182010-03-17T13:00:00ZObsolete2010Corporate Administration;Clinical/Patient ServicesCorporate Administration:Finance;Corporate Administration:Fees;Corporate Administration:Asset Management;Clinical/Patient Services:Imaging - diagnostic and interventionalInformation BulletinMagnetic Resonance Imaging - Financial Arrangements
MOU Between NSW Department of Health & HSU Effective 1 July 2010508284/09/2017 5:30:11 AMObsolete MOU Between NSW Department of Health & HSU Effective 1 July 2010 Summary To advise employees of a recent agreement between NSW DoH and HSU for a 2.5% increase in rates of 9https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2010_0552010-10-18T13:00:00ZObsolete2010Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Industrial and Employee RelationsInformation BulletinMOU Between NSW Department of Health & HSU Effective 1 July 2010
Mental Health Information and the Health Records & Information Privacy Act 2002508903/04/2023 6:00:20 AMObsoleteMental Health Information and the Health Records & Information Privacy Act 2002 Summary Describes requirements for mental health information under the Health Records and 8https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2010_0442010-08-23T14:00:00ZObsolete2010Corporate Administration;Clinical/Patient Services;Personnel/WorkforceCorporate Administration:Records;Clinical/Patient Services:Mental Health;Corporate Administration:Information and Data;Personnel/Workforce:Conduct and ethicsInformation BulletinMental Health Information and the Health Records & Information Privacy Act 2002
MOU Between the NSW Department of Health and NSW Nurses Association 1 July 2010 - 30 June 20135089328/02/2011 11:26:59 PM Information Bulletin 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 13https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2011_0092011-02-27T13:00:00ZObsolete2011Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Industrial and Employee RelationsInformation BulletinMOU Between the NSW Department of Health and NSW Nurses Association 1 July 2010 - 30 June 2013
Multi Purpose Services (Guidelines for NSW)5094214/01/2010 2:29:45 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 6https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2010_0022010-01-13T13:00:00ZRescinded2010Corporate Administration;Clinical/Patient ServicesCorporate Administration:Fees;Clinical/Patient Services:Aged Care;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing homesInformation BulletinMulti Purpose Services (Guidelines for NSW)
Funding Reform - NSW Health Performance Framework 2012/135103723/08/2012 6:36:29 AM Information Bulletin 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 5https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2012_0292012-08-22T14:00:00ZObsolete2012Corporate Administration;Clinical/Patient ServicesCorporate Administration:Governance;Clinical/Patient Services:Governance and Service DeliveryInformation BulletinFunding Reform - NSW Health Performance Framework 2012/13
Standards for Paediatric IV Fluids5113124/09/2025 2:30:13 AMObsoleteStandards for Paediatric IV Fluids Summary To advise clinicians and managers about the products recommended in the Standards for Paediatric IV fluids (GL2014_009 18https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2014_0662014-11-04T13:00:00ZObsolete2014Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Medical Treatment;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing and MidwiferyInformation BulletinStandards for Paediatric IV Fluids
Overtime Meal Allowances5114417/09/2015 2:39:51 AM Information Bulletin 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 16https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2015_0552015-09-16T14:00:00ZRescinded2015Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:SalariesInformation BulletinOvertime Meal Allowances
Christmas Closedown 2021-2022 and Additional Public Holiday 2021515245/09/2022 12:30:15 AMRescindedChristmas Closedown 2021-2022 and Additional Public Holiday 2021 Summary This Information Bulletin is to provide information to all NSW Health staff on the dates of the 11https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2021_0532021-10-19T13:00:00ZRescinded2021Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Leave;Personnel/Workforce:SalariesInformation BulletinChristmas Closedown 2021-2022 and Additional Public Holiday 2021
Interim Increase to Rates of Pay and Allowances for Nursing and Midwifery Staff5168026/05/2026 6:30:34 AMRescindedInterim Increase to Rates of Pay and Allowances for Nursing and Midwifery Staff Summary This Information Bulletin advises of an interim increase to rates of pay and 1200https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2025_0392025-10-23T13:00:00ZRescinded2025Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:SalariesInformation BulletinInterim Increase to Rates of Pay and Allowances for Nursing and Midwifery Staff
Fall Injury Among Older People - Management Policy to Reduce in NSW Health5196529/05/2011 5:39:15 AMPolicy Directive 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 22https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2005_3532005-01-26T13:00:00ZRescinded2005Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Aged CarePolicy DirectiveFall Injury Among Older People - Management Policy to Reduce in NSW Health
Water - Requirements for the Provision of Cold and Heated Water5202923/02/2015 4:06:54 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 189https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2005_3442005-01-26T13:00:00ZRescinded2005Corporate Administration;Clinical/Patient Services;Personnel/WorkforceCorporate Administration:Asset Management;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing and Midwifery;Personnel/Workforce:Occupational Health and SafetyPolicy DirectiveWater - Requirements for the Provision of Cold and Heated Water
Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs) Fee for Service - Increased Remuneration520995/04/2002 5:28:43 AM Policy Directive 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 11https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2005_4222005-01-26T13:00:00ZRescinded2005Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:SalariesPolicy DirectiveVisiting Medical Officers (VMOs) Fee for Service - Increased Remuneration