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This legislation has been repealed.

NURSES CODE OF PRACTICE 2000 - REG 7

7 .         Avoiding and reporting below standard nursing care

        (1)         A nurse should ensure that the client’s health and safety is not adversely affected by a matter relating to the nurse’s personal health and which is known to the nurse.

        (2)         If a nurse becomes aware that nursing care being provided, or about to be provided, to a client — 

            (a)         is inadequate or inappropriate; or

            (b)         may adversely affect the rights, health or safety of the client,

                the nurse should make the situation known to a person who has the authority to make a further assessment of the care provided or to be provided and who can take steps to rectify the situation.



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