Medication Handling in NSW Public Hospitals

Summary
Legislative requirements and policies on drug storage, supply, prescribing, dispensing and administration in NSW public hospitals. A number of amendments have been made to Policy Directive PD2005_206 which include, but are not limited to, amendments to reflect amendments to the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1996 & Regulation; recognise the role of specially trained enrolled nurses; reflect changes to the Australian Health Care Agreement; help ensure patient safety through the use of the National Inpatient Medication Chart, the use of acceptable abbreviations and symbols when prescribing, the continuity of care in medication management on discharge from hospital.

Date of Publication: 18 October 2007

Replaces:

• Medication Handling in NSW Public Hospitals - Policy [PD2005_206]

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