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Measles Alert and Immunisation Requirements

Posted on Friday 01, April 2011

In the last month, there have been 29 recorded cases of measles in NSW, seven of which were related to unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travellers returning from overseas.

NSWDH Standards and Conditions

Posted on Friday 26, February 2010

By now, most are aware of the changes being implemented by NSW Health regarding the employment of Locum Medical Officers. Introduced in phases over the past couple of years, we have now reached the final stage. As a result, Health 24-7 has full compliance with the new policy and meets all requirements set out in the NSW Health Standards and Conditions. 

NSWDH Evidence of Immunisation

Posted on Friday 08, January 2010

Hospital requirements regarding the immunisation status of locum medical practitioners have become noticeably stringent in recent months, particularly in NSW. As per NSWDH policy 4.3.1 g Occupational Screening and Vaccination of Health Care Workers against Infectious Diseases, suitable evidence is required to demonstrate protection against the following: