It says there is support for PAs to be used more widely in New Zealand and for them to be regulated under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act, with the Medical Council as their registration authority.
To begin, an overview of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (the HPCA Act) and the Tribunal is provided, positioning both within the context of the New Zealand health law landscape.
Nurses and midwives need to be aware that if they are dismissed or resign when they have unresolved competence issues, their employer is required to notify Nursing or Midwifery Council under Section 34(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The day-long conventions ended with a session led by the professional nursing advisers on the medico-legal issues inherent in the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act.
Submissions completed by professional services team staff, in consulation with NZNO members and specialist sections, within the last three months or in progress include: * Review of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 * Review of policy on naming providers in public HDC reports * Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill (No 2) * Labelling of alcoholic beverages with a pregnancy health advisory label * Feedback on .
Implementing the recommendation would require an amendment to the scope of practice and, under Section 14 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act, the Council had to consult widely with affected parties and organisations on any changes, prior to gazetting them, Clark said.
