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Team: Alon Januszewicz Health Legal

WebAlon was included in the The Best Lawyers in Australia 2023 for his outstanding contribution to the Health & Aged Care Law sector in Melbourne, as selected by his legal peers. Alon was previously a recipient of this award in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Alon has also recently been recognised by Doyle’s as a Recommended Lawyer in the field of Health

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New Confidentiality Requirements for Hospitals and Health Boards …

WebThis article applies to public health services. Hospital and Health Boards Regulation 2023 (Qld). On 1 September 2023, the Hospital and Health Boards Regulation 2023 (Qld) (the Regulation) commenced to replace the expired Hospital and Health Boards Regulation 2012 (Qld). Although the Regulations are substantially similar, there have …

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Services Health Legal

WebHealth Legal is able to meet the daily legal needs of the health, community service and aged care sectors. Given the extensive experience of the Health Legal team, we can provide quick responses to queries and can take advantage of the precedent contracts and policies that the team has developed. The team has prepared contracts covering nearly

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New COVID-19 Vaccination Information Requirements in Victoria

WebUnder Regulation 21E, an employer must destroy COVID-19 vaccination information recorded or held under Regulation 21D by 11 August 2023 (the specified destruction date, being 30 days after the revocation of Part 2.1A) unless a law of Victoria, the Commonwealth or another state or territory requires the information to be destroyed …

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New Mental Health and Wellbeing Legislative Framework in Victoria

WebMental Health and Wellbeing Bill 2022 (Vic) Please be advised that the Mental Health and Wellbeing Bill 2022 (Vic) passed the Victorian Parliament on 30 August 2022 and received Royal Assent on 6 September 2022. Significantly, the Bill repeals the Mental Health Act 2014 (Vic). The Bill also makes consequential amendments to the …

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New Nurse to Patient Ratio Requirements in Victoria

WebSmall hospitals. Section 10 of the Act has been amended to amend the ratios in small hospitals to introduce a new requirement to be staffed with an After Hours Coordinator. More specifically, the operator of a hospital with only 2 wards is required to staff the hospital with one After Hours Coordinator or equivalent position during all off-duty

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Doctor’s Registration Cancelled for ‘Outrageous’ Online Posts

WebThe Board was alerted to the conduct of Dr Lee and on 9 June 2019 the Board took immediate action under section 156 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) (the National Law ), suspending Dr Lee’s registration as a medical practitioner. Dr Lee had not practised in the period between the suspension and the date of the

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Corporate and Employment Health Legal

WebHealth Legal advises on all aspects of corporate governance in the health, community service and aged care sectors. Our clients also rely on us for advice on all aspects of employment, from negotiating and drafting employment contracts, to workplace investigations and assistance with termination and suspension of employment …

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New Protections for the Title of ‘Surgeon’ under the National Law

WebThis article applies to organisations that employ health practitioners. Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Surgeons) Amendment Act 2023 (Qld). On 20 September 2023, the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Surgeons) Amendment Act 2023 (Qld) (the Amending Act) amended the Health Practitioner Regulation National …

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Medico-Legal Health Legal

WebHealth Legal (in conjunction with Austin Health) has developed a handbook covering all of the medico-legal questions which are frequently asked by health service staff. The handbook covers more than 100 pages and focuses on the needs of the Victorian public and private health sectors. Specifically, the handbook covers a wide range of topics

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Our People Health Legal

Web(03) 9865 1300 [email protected] health-legal; 46-48 Boundary St, South Melbourne, VIC 3205; PO Box 1306, South Melbourne, VIC 3205

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New Anti-Discrimination Respect at Work Laws Commence

WebThis article applies to all organisations in Australia. Anti‑Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Cth). On 13 December 2022, relevant parts of the Anti‑Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Cth) (the Act) commenced to amend the Age Discrimination …

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New Duty of Candour Reporting Requirements for Private …

WebThe Amending Regulations have introduced a new obligation on proprietors of private hospitals or day procedure centres, requiring them to submit a report to the Secretary concerning compliance with the duty of candour within 14 days after the end of a reporting period. Importantly, the report must specify the number of serious adverse patient

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Legislative Compliance Health Legal

WebThe dedicated team of lawyers at Health Legal are here to make your lives easier. We’re more than happy to provide you with all of the information you need when it comes to discussing your health legal needs. If you would like more information about our services please contact us or call us on (03) 9865 1300. Our legal compliance services

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New Aged Care Response to Royal Commission Bill passes …

WebPlease be advised that the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Bill 2022 (Cth) (the Bill) passed Federal parliament on 2 August 2022 and received royal assent on 5 August 2022. Schedules 3, 4, and 5 of the Bill are due to commence on 1 December 2022, with the remaining provisions to commence …

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NSW Supreme Court Clarifies Definition of ‘Legal Incapacity’

WebMary Perera by her tutor Marisa Perera v Alpha Westmead Private Hospital trading as Westmead Private Hospital [2022] NSWSC 571 Introduction. In this case, the court considered in detail whether the Plaintiff, Mary Perera (MP), is a person under legal incapacity.On 27 May 2022, after viewing the relevant evidence, the court found that MP …

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Team: Sue Allen Health Legal

WebQualifications. Sue has had a long-standing relationship with our firm from her previous Legal Counsel roles at major health and charity organisations and brings to our team decades of expertise in a range of areas including health law, commercial law, corporate governance, compliance, government regulation and corporate law.

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