CRITICAL CARE
CRITICAL CARE
CRITICAL CARE
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Central Sydney Health Service Royal Prince Alfred Hospital<br />
Occupational Health and Safety: Universal precautions taken in the preparation, administration of drug and<br />
disposal of equipment and sharps.<br />
Cross Referenced: RPAH Occ. Health & Safety Manual and Infection Control Manual<br />
NSW Infection Control Policy 98/99<br />
Revised by: Clive Woolfe October 2, 2003<br />
Authorised by: Clive Woolfe, Intensivist<br />
Revision due: 2005<br />
With the introduction of Powerchart online ordering, a clinical agreement has been set up with the Director<br />
of ICS and other Staff Specialists. Nursing Management, with the agreement of the hospital executive, have<br />
made arrangement that allows all permanently employed RPAH Nursing Staff to place orders for a variety of<br />
tests on their behalf. It is a Health Insurance Commission (HIC) directive that all orders placed by nursing<br />
staff are countersigned by the responsible MO within 14 days.