85Application of item 10996

85 Application of item 10996

(1) For item 10996:

enrolled nurse has the meaning given by subrule 84 (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.

85A Meaning of expressions used in item 10997

85A Meaning of expressions used in item 10997

In item 10997:

GP management plan means a plan under item 721 or 725.

multidisciplinary care plan means a plan under items 729 or 731.

person with a chronic disease means a person who has a care plan under items 721, 723, 725, 725, 729 or 731.

registered Aboriginal health worker has the meaning given by subrule 82A (1).

team care arrangements means a plan under item 723 or 727.