reg 15
In forceHealth care worker must mitigate harm
Part 2Code of conduct for health care workers—Act, s 94C
15 Health care worker must mitigate harm
(1)
If an adverse event occurs in connection with providing a health service to a client, a health care worker must take appropriate and timely measures to minimise harm to the client.
(2)
Without limiting subsection (1), a health care worker must, as soon as practicable after the adverse event occurs—
(a)
tell the client about the adverse event; and
(b)
for a serious adverse event—obtain appropriate emergency assistance; and
(c)
take steps to reduce the risk of a similar adverse event occurring; and
(d)
report the adverse event to any relevant authority.
(3)
A health care worker must ensure that appropriate first aid is available to deal with any adverse event.
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