Poisons Regulations 2018
100Standing orders issued by Director of Public Health in public health emergencies or for treatment of notifiable diseases
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100 Standing orders issued by Director of Public Health in public health emergencies or for treatment of notifiable diseases
(1) If the Director of Public Health makes a declaration under section 14(1) of the Public Health Act 1997 that a public health emergency exists, the Director of Public Health may also issue a standing order in relation to the administration of a restricted substance, by a registered nurse or midwife, to persons affected by the public health emergency.
(2) If, in relation to a notifiable disease, the Director of Public Health issues –
(a) a notice under section 42 of the Public Health Act 1997 ; or
(b) an order under section 53 of the Public Health Act 1997 –
the Director of Public Health may also issue a standing order in relation to the administration of a restricted substance, by a registered nurse or midwife, to persons for the purpose of treating that notifiable disease.