Open disclosure policy
62 Open disclosure policy
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.
The open disclosure policy must be—
documented in writing; and
published on the health service establishment's website.
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.
The proprietor of a health service establishment must ensure that the open disclosure policy is implemented.
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