Mandatory Reporting

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CPD25m of CPD
First Published
Updated30 January 2024
Expires 30 January 2025
Recorded InMelbourne, Australia

Course Overview

Mandatory reporting may seem like a daunting subject. Still, as a healthcare worker, you have a responsibility to help protect the public from harm. By the end of this module you will be able to recognise what mandatory reporting is, the types of incidents that need to be reported and their criteria.

Topics
  • What is mandatory reporting?
  • Circumstances requiring mandatory reporting.
  • Who is required to make a mandatory notification in relation to aged care, NDIS support services or child protection?
  • Mandatory reporting of registered healthcare professionals
  • Types of notifiable concerns
Learning Outcomes
  • Recognise the role of mandatory reporting in protecting the public from harm.
  • Identify key requirements of mandatory reporting.
  • Understand your responsibilities in the reporting process and the protections provided to genuine reporters.
Target Audience

All registered healthcare professionals and support staff working in a variety of settings.

Disclosure

No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.

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Details
CPD time25m
First Published
Updated30 January 2024
Expires
30 January 2025
Recorded InMelbourne, Australia
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