79Application of item 10996

79 Application of item 10996

(1) For item 10996:

enrolled nurse has the meaning given by subrule 78 (1).

general practice has the meaning given by subrule 78 (1).

practice nurse has the meaning given by subrule 78 (1).

(2) Item 10996 applies to the treatment of a person’s wound (other than normal aftercare) provided by a practice nurse only if:

(a) the practice nurse is appropriately qualified and trained to treat wounds; and

(b) the medical practitioner under whose supervision the treatment is provided has conducted an initial assessment of the person; and

(c) the practice nurse has been instructed by the medical practitioner in relation to the treatment of the wound; and

(d) the medical practitioner retains responsibility for the health, safety and clinical outcomes of the person.