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Work Health and Safety - Other Workers Engagement22366619/09/2024 8:01:38 AMRescindedWork Health and Safety - Other Workers Engagement Summary To assist managers and supervisors in NSW Health to fulfil their legal obligations when engaging "other workers 16https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2019_0072019-06-30T14:00:00ZRescinded2019Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Occupational Health and SafetyGuidelineWork Health and Safety - Other Workers Engagement
Schedule 8 Cannabis Medicines and Unregistered Schedule 8 Medicines22454311/08/2022 5:31:31 AMRescindedSchedule 8 Cannabis Medicines and Unregistered Schedule 8 Medicines Summary This Information Bulletin is to provide guidance on prescribing and dispensing Schedule 8 12https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2019_0412019-10-15T13:00:00ZRescinded2019Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:PharmaceuticalInformation BulletinSchedule 8 Cannabis Medicines and Unregistered Schedule 8 Medicines
NSW Health Service Aboriginal Health Workers' (State) Award2245462/02/2024 12:00:10 AMObsoleteNSW Health Service Aboriginal Health Workers' (State) Award Summary This Information Bulletin advises of a new NSW Health Service Aboriginal Health Workers' (State) Award 4https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2019_0472019-12-11T13:00:00ZObsolete2019Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:SalariesInformation BulletinNSW Health Service Aboriginal Health Workers' (State) Award
Staff Specialists’ Training Education and Study Leave (TESL) - New Funding Entitlement 2020/20212245524/11/2022 12:30:32 AMRescindedStaff Specialists’ Training Education and Study Leave (TESL) - New Funding Entitlement 2020/2021 Summary This Information Bulletin sets out the funding entitlement for 4https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2021_0042021-02-03T13:00:00ZRescinded2021Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Learning and DevelopmentInformation BulletinStaff Specialists’ Training Education and Study Leave (TESL) - New Funding Entitlement 2020/2021
Workers Compensation Claims for Non-Inpatient Treatment of Hospital Employees22471012/08/2013 4:50:59 AMPolicy 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 3https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2005_0172005-01-23T13:00:00ZObsolete2005Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:FeesPolicy DirectiveWorkers Compensation Claims for Non-Inpatient Treatment of Hospital Employees
First Aid Provision of First Aid Facilities and Personnel22497013/05/2005 5:59:49 AMPolicy 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 7https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2005_3512005-01-26T13:00:00ZObsolete2005Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Occupational Health and SafetyPolicy DirectiveFirst Aid Provision of First Aid Facilities and Personnel
Fees Chargeable - Workers Compensation, Third Party (Motor Vehicle) Insurance/Australian Seamen22526014/12/2014 7:23:23 AMPolicy 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 7https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2005_5382005-03-03T13:00:00ZObsolete2005Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:FeesPolicy DirectiveFees Chargeable - Workers Compensation, Third Party (Motor Vehicle) Insurance/Australian Seamen
Technology Standards - IT Infrastructure Technology Standards Catalogue2253836/03/2007 11:47:42 PMPolicy 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 8https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2007_0122007-02-25T13:00:00ZObsolete2007Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:Information and DataPolicy DirectiveTechnology Standards - IT Infrastructure Technology Standards Catalogue
Technology Standards - IT Interoperability Technology Standards Catalogue22538426/02/2007 12:38:54 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 5https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2007_0132007-02-25T13:00:00ZObsolete2007Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:Information and DataPolicy DirectiveTechnology Standards - IT Interoperability Technology Standards Catalogue
Visiting Medical Officers - Remuneration22551118/05/2007 4:32:02 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 4https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2007_0322007-05-17T14:00:00ZRescinded2007Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Industrial and Employee Relations;Personnel/Workforce:SalariesPolicy DirectiveVisiting Medical Officers - Remuneration
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements22577910/08/2011 4:30:52 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 4https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2011_0512011-08-09T14:00:00ZRescinded2011Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:FeesPolicy DirectiveReciprocal Health Care Agreements
Care Type Policy for Acute, Sub-Acute and Non-Acute Patient Care2258165/09/2016 7:43:19 AMPolicy 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 11https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2014_0102014-04-13T14:00:00ZRescinded2014Clinical/Patient ServicesCorporate Administration:Information and DataPolicy DirectiveCare Type Policy for Acute, Sub-Acute and Non-Acute Patient Care
Point of Care Testing (PoCT) Policy22582619/07/2018 1:30:12 AMRescinded Point of Care Testing (PoCT) Policy Summary This Policy Directive provides guidance for safe, effective management and use of PoCT, using devices that are fit for their 13https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2015_0282015-08-11T14:00:00ZRescinded2015Corporate Administration;Clinical/Patient ServicesCorporate Administration:Governance;Clinical/Patient Services:Governance and Service Delivery;Clinical/Patient Services:PathologyPolicy DirectivePoint of Care Testing (PoCT) Policy
Transport of Pathology Specimens to Laboratories22585315/01/2023 11:30:27 PMRescindedTransport of Pathology Specimens to Laboratories Summary The Policy Directive and Procedures ensure a consistent statewide approach to the safe and timely transport of 3https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2018_0202018-06-14T14:00:00ZRescinded2018Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Governance and Service Delivery;Clinical/Patient Services:PathologyPolicy DirectiveTransport of Pathology Specimens to Laboratories
Opioid Overdose Response & Take Home Naloxone Policy22586214/08/2020 4:00:19 AMRescindedOpioid Overdose Response & Take Home Naloxone Policy Summary This Policy Directive aims to prevent opioid overdose-related mortality and morbidity by increasing access to 2https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2019_0362019-07-28T14:00:00ZRescinded2019Clinical/Patient Services;Personnel/Workforce;Population HealthClinical/Patient Services:Nursing and Midwifery;Clinical/Patient Services:Pharmaceutical;Personnel/Workforce:Learning and Development;Population Health:Health PromotionPolicy DirectiveOpioid Overdose Response & Take Home Naloxone Policy
Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme Policy (IPTAAS)2258642/09/2022 2:30:47 AMRescindedIsolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme Policy (IPTAAS) Summary IPTAAS is a NSW Government program which aims to improve access to specialist health 9https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2019_0392019-08-19T14:00:00ZRescinded2019Clinical/Patient Services;Corporate AdministrationClinical/Patient Services:Governance and Service Delivery;Clinical/Patient Services:Transport;Corporate Administration:Finance;Corporate Administration:Information and DataPolicy DirectiveIsolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme Policy (IPTAAS)
Asset Management 22587219/09/2022 2:00:43 AMRescindedAsset Management Summary Developed to advise Health Entities of the overriding asset management principles to ensure industry best practise and compliance with 5https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2020_0382020-10-22T13:00:00ZRescinded2020Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:Asset ManagementPolicy DirectiveAsset Management
Health Services Act 1997 - Scale of Fees for Hospital and Other Services22588714/07/2015 2:37:00 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 14https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2015_0222015-07-12T14:00:00ZRescinded2015Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:FeesPolicy DirectiveHealth Services Act 1997 - Scale of Fees for Hospital and Other Services
Cord Blood - Public and Private Cord Blood Banking2259505/07/2024 2:31:51 AMRescindedCord Blood - Public and Private Cord Blood Banking Summary This Policy Directive outlines the requirements for consent to and collection of cord blood in public hospitals 10https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2015_0482015-12-02T13:00:00ZRescinded2015Corporate Administration;Clinical/Patient Services;Personnel/WorkforceCorporate Administration:Governance;Corporate Administration:Records;Clinical/Patient Services:Maternity;Clinical/Patient Services:Baby and Child;Personnel/Workforce:Occupational Health and SafetyPolicy DirectiveCord Blood - Public and Private Cord Blood Banking
Deceased Organ and Tissue Donation - Consent and Other Procedural Requirements22598617/08/2022 1:30:41 AMRescindedDeceased Organ and Tissue Donation - Consent and Other Procedural Requirements Summary This Policy Directive outlines the requirements of the Human Tissue Act 1983 for 2https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2020_0122020-04-28T14:00:00ZRescinded2020Clinical/Patient Services;Corporate AdministrationClinical/Patient Services:Governance and Service Delivery;Clinical/Patient Services:Human Tissue;Corporate Administration:GovernancePolicy DirectiveDeceased Organ and Tissue Donation - Consent and Other Procedural Requirements
Isolated Patients Transport and Accommodation Assistance Scheme2260702/09/2022 7:00:16 AMRescindedIsolated Patients Transport and Accommodation Assistance Scheme Summary The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) is a NSW Government 7https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2022_0392022-09-01T14:00:00ZRescinded2022Clinical/Patient Services;Corporate AdministrationClinical/Patient Services:Governance and Service Delivery;Clinical/Patient Services:Transport;Corporate Administration:Finance;Corporate Administration:Information and DataPolicy DirectiveIsolated Patients Transport and Accommodation Assistance Scheme
Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme22607221/11/2023 6:31:59 AMRescindedIsolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme Summary The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) is a NSW Government program 6https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2022_0412022-09-01T14:00:00ZRescinded2022Clinical/Patient Services;Corporate AdministrationClinical/Patient Services:Governance and Service Delivery;Clinical/Patient Services:Transport;Corporate Administration:Finance;Corporate Administration:Information and DataPolicy DirectiveIsolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme
Private Patient Hospital Claim Form (HC 21)22361116/06/2005 5:31:26 AMInformation 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 11https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2005_0162005-06-15T14:00:00ZObsolete2005Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:Fees;Corporate Administration:AccountingInformation BulletinPrivate Patient Hospital Claim Form (HC 21)
Public Health System Nurses & Midwives (State) Award Variation to Clause 53, Reasonable Workloads2237813/08/2017 5:32:07 AMObsolete Public Health System Nurses & Midwives (State) Award Variation to Clause 53, Reasonable Workloads Summary Variation to include principles and guidelines for assessing 7https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2008_0062008-02-04T13:00:00ZObsolete2008Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Industrial and Employee RelationsInformation BulletinPublic Health System Nurses & Midwives (State) Award Variation to Clause 53, Reasonable Workloads
Prequalification Scheme for Engagement of Consultants - Performance & Management Services22380222/04/2009 4:03:45 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 8https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2009_0222009-04-21T14:00:00ZObsolete2009Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:PurchasingInformation BulletinPrequalification Scheme for Engagement of Consultants - Performance & Management Services