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Triggers for Escalation Following Detection of Infection Outbreaks or Clusters354476/11/2024 4:02:07 AMRescindedTriggers for Escalation Following Detection of Infection Outbreaks or Clusters Summary This Guideline has been developed to support NSW public healthcare facilities with 11https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2019_0132019-10-15T13:00:00ZRescinded2019Clinical/Patient Services;Population HealthClinical/Patient Services:Incident Management;Clinical/Patient Services:Infectious Diseases;Clinical/Patient Services:Medical Treatment;Population Health:Communicable Diseases;Population Health:Infection ControlGuidelineTriggers for Escalation Following Detection of Infection Outbreaks or Clusters
Infection Control Policy: Prevention & Management of Multi-Resistant Organisms (MRO)370507/06/2017 2:49:04 AMRescinded Infection Control Policy: Prevention & Management of Multi-Resistant Organisms (MRO) Summary Public Health Organisations must develop management and accountability 18https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2007_0842007-11-12T13:00:00ZRescinded2007Clinical/Patient Services;Population HealthClinical/Patient Services:Infectious Diseases;Clinical/Patient Services:Incident Management;Population Health:Communicable DiseasesPolicy DirectiveInfection Control Policy: Prevention & Management of Multi-Resistant Organisms (MRO)
Water Conservation in the NSW Health System3507225/03/2002 11:12:53 PMGuideline 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 18https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2005_0172005-01-24T13:00:00ZRescinded2005Population HealthPopulation Health:WaterGuidelineWater Conservation in the NSW Health System
Rural Scholarships for Medical Trainees3763114/02/2013 12:59:44 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 17https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2012_0272012-05-15T14:00:00ZRescinded2012Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Learning and DevelopmentPolicy DirectiveRural Scholarships for Medical Trainees
Policy Amendment: Forensic Drug and Alcohol Sampling in NSW Health Public Hospital EDs10931612/06/2025 11:08:46 PMPolicy Amendment: Forensic Drug and Alcohol Sampling in NSW Health Public Hospital EDs Summary This Information Bulletin announces the publication of NSW Health’s revised forensic 589https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2025_0162025-05-28T14:00:00ZActive2025Clinical/Patient Services;Corporate AdministrationClinical/Patient Services:Critical Care;Corporate Administration:GovernanceInformation BulletinPolicy Amendment: Forensic Drug and Alcohol Sampling in NSW Health Public Hospital EDs
Recruitment and Selection of Staff of the NSW Health Service3729711/02/2011 4:03:52 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 17https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2011_0122011-02-10T13:00:00ZRescinded2011Corporate Administration;Personnel/WorkforceCorporate Administration:Governance;Personnel/Workforce:Recruitment and selection;Personnel/Workforce:Conditions of employment;Personnel/Workforce:Conduct and ethics;Personnel/Workforce:Employment ScreeningPolicy DirectiveRecruitment and Selection of Staff of the NSW Health Service
Rural Scholarships for Medical Trainees - Policy and Procedures3733811/01/2010 3:11:34 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 17https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2010_0012010-01-10T13:00:00ZRescinded2010Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Learning and DevelopmentPolicy DirectiveRural Scholarships for Medical Trainees - Policy and Procedures
Funding Guidelines 2005/06 - NSW352068/11/2005 3:20:56 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 56https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2005_0722005-11-07T13:00:00ZRescinded2005Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:FinanceGuidelineFunding Guidelines 2005/06 - NSW
NSW Government Resource Efficiency Policy (GREP)3524826/08/2020 4:31:14 AMRescindedNSW Government Resource Efficiency Policy (GREP) Summary This Guideline advises Health agencies of their reporting obligations under the NSW Government Resource 32https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2016_0252016-10-10T13:00:00ZRescinded2016Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:Asset Management;Corporate Administration:Information and DataGuidelineNSW Government Resource Efficiency Policy (GREP)
Mass Vaccination Clinics during an Influenza Pandemic3531716/07/2024 1:31:36 AMObsoleteMass Vaccination Clinics during an Influenza Pandemic Summary The NSW Health Influenza Pandemic Plan (PD2016_016) identifies provision of pandemic vaccination to the 32https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2018_0082018-04-16T14:00:00ZObsolete2018Clinical/Patient Services;Population HealthClinical/Patient Services:Governance and Service Delivery;Clinical/Patient Services:Infectious Diseases;Population Health:Communicable DiseasesGuidelineMass Vaccination Clinics during an Influenza Pandemic
Maternity - Influenza Guidelines for Maternity Services3541518/12/2016 8:43:59 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 15https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2009_0152009-07-30T14:00:00ZRescinded2009Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Maternity;Clinical/Patient Services:Baby and ChildGuidelineMaternity - Influenza Guidelines for Maternity Services
Early Childhood Oral Health Guidelines for Child Health Professionals, 2nd Edition3541716/12/2014 12:05:42 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 19https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2009_0172009-10-26T13:00:00ZRescinded2009Clinical/Patient Services;Population HealthClinical/Patient Services:Dental/Oral;Clinical/Patient Services:Baby and Child;Clinical/Patient Services:Maternity;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing and Midwifery;Population Health:Health PromotionGuidelineEarly Childhood Oral Health Guidelines for Child Health Professionals, 2nd Edition
2013 Increases to Salaries & Allowances - Public Health System and Crown Nurses & Midwives Awards3578619/09/2013 1:15:13 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 12https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2013_0332013-09-17T14:00:00ZRescinded2013Corporate Administration;Clinical/Patient Services;Personnel/WorkforceCorporate Administration:Finance;Clinical/Patient Services:Nursing and Midwifery;Personnel/Workforce:Industrial and Employee Relations;Personnel/Workforce:SalariesInformation Bulletin2013 Increases to Salaries & Allowances - Public Health System and Crown Nurses & Midwives Awards
Salary Increase Staff Specialists NSW Public Health System - Staff Specialists (State) Award3578719/09/2013 5:52:53 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 13https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2013_0342013-09-18T14:00:00ZRescinded2013Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Salaries;Personnel/Workforce:Industrial and Employee RelationsInformation BulletinSalary Increase Staff Specialists NSW Public Health System - Staff Specialists (State) Award
Salary Increase Staff Specialists NSW Public Health System - Staff Specialists (State) Award3606330/07/2015 8:12:33 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 19https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2014_0422014-07-13T14:00:00ZRescinded2014Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Salaries;Personnel/Workforce:Industrial and Employee RelationsInformation BulletinSalary Increase Staff Specialists NSW Public Health System - Staff Specialists (State) Award
Prescribing Unregistered Schedule 8 Medications and Refrigerated Accountable Medication Storage3609410/12/2018 2:00:59 AMRescindedPrescribing Unregistered Schedule 8 Medications and Refrigerated Accountable Medication Storage Summary This Information Bulletin offers guidance on the legal requirement 16https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2016_0412016-08-30T14:00:00ZRescinded2016Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Pharmaceutical;Clinical/Patient Services:Governance and Service DeliveryInformation BulletinPrescribing Unregistered Schedule 8 Medications and Refrigerated Accountable Medication Storage
Clinical Nurse / Midwife Consultants - List of Domains and Functions3614715/02/2024 12:02:15 AMRescindedClinical Nurse / Midwife Consultants - List of Domains and Functions Summary The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to provide information regarding current domains 22https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfIB2017_0022017-01-16T13:00:00ZRescinded2017Personnel/WorkforcePersonnel/Workforce:Industrial and Employee RelationsInformation BulletinClinical Nurse / Midwife Consultants - List of Domains and Functions
Aged Care Facilities - Impact of the Commonwealth Aged Care Act 1997: State Government Residential3651525/03/2002 3:06:09 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 14https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2005_1222005-01-24T13:00:00ZRescinded2005Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:FeesPolicy DirectiveAged Care Facilities - Impact of the Commonwealth Aged Care Act 1997: State Government Residential
Aboriginal Mental Health Policy: A Strategy for Delivery of Mental Health Services3657118/03/2002 5:58:39 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 11https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2005_1162005-01-24T13:00:00ZRescinded2005Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Mental HealthPolicy DirectiveAboriginal Mental Health Policy: A Strategy for Delivery of Mental Health Services
Asset Management - Government Construction Projects367086/03/2002 11:46:27 PMPolicy 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 8https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2005_1952005-01-26T13:00:00ZObsolete2005Corporate AdministrationCorporate Administration:Asset ManagementPolicy DirectiveAsset Management - Government Construction Projects
Multicultural Mental Health Plan 2008-20123744622/09/2017 5:00:18 AMObsolete Multicultural Mental Health Plan 2008-2012 Summary The Multicultural Mental Health Plan 2008-2012 is the strategic statewide policy and service delivery framework for 10https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2008_0672008-12-08T13:00:00ZObsolete2008Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:Mental Health;Clinical/Patient Services:Non-English speakingPolicy DirectiveMulticultural Mental Health Plan 2008-2012
Maternity - Breast Milk: Safe Management3747018/08/2023 5:30:53 AMRescindedMaternity - Breast Milk: Safe Management Summary Direction for Area Health Services on the requirements about how to safely manage breastmilk and the process for 15https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2010_0192010-03-22T13:00:00ZRescinded2010Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:MaternityPolicy DirectiveMaternity - Breast Milk: Safe Management
Public Health Emergency Response Preparedness Minimum Standards376481/02/2019 3:00:39 AMRescindedPublic Health Emergency Response Preparedness Minimum Standards Summary This policy sets out for Local Health Districts (LHDs) the Ministry of Health and Health 14https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfPD2013_0392013-11-13T13:00:00ZRescinded2013Population Health;Personnel/WorkforcePopulation Health:Communicable Diseases;Population Health:Disaster management;Personnel/Workforce:Workforce planning;Personnel/Workforce:Industrial and Employee RelationsPolicy DirectivePublic Health Emergency Response Preparedness Minimum Standards
Children - Neonatal Facilities for the Treatment of Newly Born Children - Health Insurance Act 19733527216/06/2005 10:43:44 PMGuideline 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 18https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2005_0652005-06-16T14:00:00ZObsolete2005Clinical/Patient Services;Corporate AdministrationClinical/Patient Services:Baby and Child;Corporate Administration:FeesGuidelineChildren - Neonatal Facilities for the Treatment of Newly Born Children - Health Insurance Act 1973
Pre-Procedure Preparation Toolkit354036/02/2018 11:00:38 PMRescinded Pre-Procedure Preparation Toolkit Summary Optimal Pre-Procedure Preparation (PPP) is the first vital step for ensuring a successful surgical or procedural patient 17https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ArchivePDSDocuments/Forms/All Items.aspxpdfFalsepdfGL2007_0182007-11-01T13:00:00ZRescinded2007Clinical/Patient ServicesClinical/Patient Services:SurgicalGuidelinePre-Procedure Preparation Toolkit