This article explores how the Australian Immunisation Register was amended to require the reporting of JEV vaccine administration routes and vaccine types for all mandated vaccines, with penalties for non-compliance. Follow the link below for further detail and to see how this case may impact your organisation.
The new National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2024 (Cth) contain new amendments which clarify prescriber bag supplies, redefine authority prescriptions, and repeal COVID-19 special arrangements, impacting PBS prescribing practitioners.
This article outlines the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold their decision of negligence against Wollongong Private Hospital but reduces damages for a patient injured post-surgery, emphasising the importance of accurate incident documentation and facility maintenance.
The VCAT found Dr Ong guilty of professional misconduct due to improper prescription practices and inadequate clinical recordkeeping, resulting in a four-year disqualification from medical practice.
The Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill 2023 (ACT) mandates new regulations for ART providers in the Australian Capital Territory, establishing a donor register and enforcing comprehensive operational requirements and record-keeping obligations.
This legislative update liberates nurse practitioners and midwives by eliminating collaborative arrangements, enhancing healthcare efficiency and autonomy.
In today’s case law update, we review whether a health care provider had sufficient policies in place to allow appropriate access to My Health Records.
The new Hospital and Health Boards Regulation 2023 (Qld) commenced to remake the existing regulations, with significant changes made to the agreements under which disclosure of confidential information is permitted.
The Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023 (Vic) recently passed the Victorian Parliament to introduce a centralised Electronic Patient Health Information Sharing System for public hospitals and relevant health services.
Victoria has introduced new regulations requiring pathology services to report on tests undertaken at the service in relation to notifiable conditions.
This article explores how the Australian Immunisation Register was amended to require the reporting of JEV vaccine administration routes and vaccine types for all mandated vaccines, with penalties for non-compliance. Follow the link below for further detail and to see how this case may impact your organisation.
The new National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2024 (Cth) contain new amendments which clarify prescriber bag supplies, redefine authority prescriptions, and repeal COVID-19 special arrangements, impacting PBS prescribing practitioners.
This article outlines the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold their decision of negligence against Wollongong Private Hospital but reduces damages for a patient injured post-surgery, emphasising the importance of accurate incident documentation and facility maintenance.
The VCAT found Dr Ong guilty of professional misconduct due to improper prescription practices and inadequate clinical recordkeeping, resulting in a four-year disqualification from medical practice.
The Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill 2023 (ACT) mandates new regulations for ART providers in the Australian Capital Territory, establishing a donor register and enforcing comprehensive operational requirements and record-keeping obligations.
This legislative update liberates nurse practitioners and midwives by eliminating collaborative arrangements, enhancing healthcare efficiency and autonomy.
In today’s case law update, we review whether a health care provider had sufficient policies in place to allow appropriate access to My Health Records.
The new Hospital and Health Boards Regulation 2023 (Qld) commenced to remake the existing regulations, with significant changes made to the agreements under which disclosure of confidential information is permitted.
The Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023 (Vic) recently passed the Victorian Parliament to introduce a centralised Electronic Patient Health Information Sharing System for public hospitals and relevant health services.
Victoria has introduced new regulations requiring pathology services to report on tests undertaken at the service in relation to notifiable conditions.
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