Summary
This Policy Directive outlines the required practice of registered nurses and midwives when providing health care to all patients admitted to the NSW Health Care system. It is to reduce barriers to engaging patients in treatment, ensuring effective clinical management and improving health outcomes. The Policy is underpinned by the Nursing and Midwifery Guidelines: Responding effectively to people who use alcohol and other drugs.
Compliance with this policy directive is mandatory.
File size:
880 KB
Document type:
Policy Directive
Document number:
PD2020_032
Publication date:
02 September 2020
Branch contact:
(02) 9424 5938
Review date:
02 September 2025
Policy manual:
Not applicable
File number:
H19/111093-2
Previous reference:
Issue Date:
01 January 1970
Status:
Active
Obsolete date:
01 January 1970
Obsolete note:
Rescinded by:
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