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Coronavirus - latest information
- Under Revision PPE in ED CEC guidance
- New Assessment & Management of COVID-19 in ED guidance
- New Resuscitation in ED during COVID-19 guidance
- New Sedation in ED guidance
- CEC Infection prevention and control – hospital setting
- Case definition
- Advice for healthcare workers, staff, healthcare students and volunteers in NSW Health facilities and in relation to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
Changes to PBS quantities for opioids
PBS quantities for opioids have changed as of 1/6/20. The biggest changes for ED are:
- Endone 5mg now has a maximum dispensed quantity (without Authority) of 10 tablets (previously 20)
- Panadeine Forte similarly now has a maximum dispensed quantity of 10 tablets
All opioids, whether S4 or S8, now have reduced maximum quantities and/or new Authority requirements
What's New
Australian Blood Service advance notice of transition to platelets with 7 day shelf life (Jan-2021)
Revised Absconded Patient Form - NSW Health & NSW Police Force Memorandum of Understanding 2018