98Application for authorisation of issue of standing order

98 Application for authorisation of issue of standing order

(1)  A medical practitioner may apply to a Drugs and Therapeutics Committee for an authorisation to issue a standing order.

(2)  An application under subregulation (1) must include the following:

(a) a copy of the standing order that is the subject of the application;

(b) the name of the public hospital, day-treatment centre, community health centre, private hospital or private day-treatment centre in relation to which the standing order is to have effect;

(c) the name of the applicant;

(d) the name of the restricted substance or narcotic substance referred to in the standing order and its form and strength;

(e) the dose and route of administration of the restricted substance or narcotic substance;

(f) if applicable, the frequency of administration of the restricted substance or narcotic substance;

(g) if applicable, the maximum duration for which the restricted substance or narcotic substance is to be administered;

(h) if applicable, the maximum quantity of the restricted substance or narcotic substance that is to be administered;

(i) the clinical circumstances in which the restricted substance or narcotic substance is to be administered;

(j) if applicable, details of the persons to whom, and the clinical circumstances in which, the restricted substance or narcotic substance must not be administered;

(k) if applicable, the clinical area in relation to which the standing order applies;

(l) if applicable, the education and endorsement requirements required for a registered nurse or midwife to whom the standing order applies;

(m) the date on which the standing order is to take effect;

(n) the reasons for the standing order and how it will improve patient care;

(o) any other information the Secretary considers necessary.