Law, Ethics and Professional Standards in nursing and midwifery

This workshop explores the importance of the legal and ethical frameworks that govern our everyday practice under national registration.

Seminar Outline:

• The Australian legal system and laws affecting nurses and midwives relevant to practice;
• The Coroner, Coronial Inquests and making statements;
• The co-regulatory system in NSW (complaints and notifications);
• Professional obligations – documentation;
• Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics;
• Professional relationships and setting professional boundaries;
• Obligations around the use of social media.

Please read the NSWNMA Education Cancellation, Refund and Catering Policy prior to registering for this course.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.