Two divers and one company director have been sanctioned by HSE UK for exaggerating credentials, and cautioned for fraud by UK Police.
S4 Drugs Administration Changes
Western Australia based Diver Medical Technician (DMTs) may now require a National Police Clearance to administer some medications.
Changes to Western Australian drug administration guidelines highlight the need to ensure your organisation is up-to-date with state-based requirements and changes to legislation.
Diver Medical Technicians (DMTs) applying for their Poisons permits in Western Australia may find they now need a National Police Clearance. Changes to the Code of Practice for Poisons Permits for Medical Treatment (2013) require persons administering Schedule 4 Prescription Only Medicine (for humans) to be:
– a registered nurse who is also registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or
– have a National Police Clearance completed every 3 years.
Go to the Western Australian Police website for more information about the National Police Clearance.