Victorian Numbered Regulations

HEALTH SERVICES (PRIVATE HOSPITALS AND DAY PROCEDURE CENTRES) AMENDMENT REGULATIONS 2018 (SR NO 83 OF 2018) - REG 38

After regulation 32 of the Principal Regulations insert —

        " 32A     Open disclosure policy

    (1)     For the purpose of ensuring the quality and safety of health services provided at a health service establishment, the proprietor of a health service establishment must prepare an open disclosure policy in accordance with this regulation.

    (2)     The open disclosure policy must be—

        (a)     documented in writing; and

        (b)     published on the health service establishment's website.

    (3)     The open disclosure policy must include processes by which open discussion between the health service establishment and a patient and the patient's family and carers are to occur following any adverse event that results in harm to the patient.

    (4)     The proprietor of a health service establishment must ensure that the open disclosure policy is implemented.".