Doc type: Policy Directive
Compliance with this policy directive is mandatory.
Doc No.: PD2006_003
Functional Group - Sub Group:
Clinical/ Patient Services - Mental Health
Clinical/ Patient Services - Baby and child
Clinical/ Patient Services - Maternity
Summary
This Policy Directive is to be implemented in all Mental Health settings. This policy aims to direct mental health clinicians assessing pregnant women and carers of children (parents and others) in recognising and responding appropriately to specific risk factors associated with symptoms of mental illness. The policy targets all mental health settings where the NSW Standardised MH_OAT Clinical Assessment Protocols and Modules Policy is implemented.
Date of Publication: 12 January 2006
Replaces: N/A
Author Branch: Centre for Mental Health
This document applies to: Area Health Services/Chief Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporation, Board Governed Statutory Health Corporations, Affiliated Health Organisations - Non Declared, Community Health Centres, NSW Dept of Health, Public Hospitals
Audience: Mental health services, all clinical staff
Distributed to: Public Health System, Community Health Centres , Divisions of General Practice, Government Medical Officers, Health Associations Unions, NSW Ambulance Service , NSW Department of Health, Public Hospitals, Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres , Tertiary Education Institutes
Review Date: 12 January 2011
File No: 05/4764
Status: Active
File link: Child Protection Issues for Mental Health Services - Risk of Harm Assessment Checklist
File size: 47Kb
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