Course Title: Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements

National Element Code & Title:

HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements

Performance Criteria:

When referral or request is received, ensure nature
and requirements referral and/or request are correctly
identified
Complete documentation within clients' medical
records in accordance with state/territory legislation, and
organisation policies and procedures
Ensure reports and documentation address
requirements of state/territory legislation, and
organisation policies and procedures
 Implement policies and procedures to safe guard
client information from unauthorised access or disclosure

Performance Criteria:

Ensure statutory obligations and requirements are
fulfilled
Ensure consent of client is obtained for each
test/procedure, as required
Ensure authorities are notified of client
information as required by law
Ensure release of information contained within
client records is completed in accordance with relevant
federal, state/territory legislation and organisation
policies and procedures
Ensure duty of care is met in all aspects of own
work role
 Ensure clients are provided with access to
information about themselves in accordance with
legislation or other statutory provisions
Ensure the right of every client to be treated fairly
and equitably is recognised
Monitor compliance with legal obligations and
requirements
 

Performance Criteria:

Fulfil duty of confidentiality to the client, both at
law and under professional code of ethics
Ensure the collection, use and disclosure of client
information is consistent with information privacy
principles
Ensure the rights of clients are recognised and
respected throughout all stages of tests/procedures
Ensure adherence to relevant industry code of
practice that outlines the minimum standard of
professional conduct
Refer ethical issues or breaches of ethical practice
to management or ethics committees in accordance with
organisation policies and procedures
Exercise duty of care in all aspects of work to
ensure client safety
Handle client complaints sensitively and in line
with organisation policies and procedures
Perform all work within the boundaries of
responsibility and refer problems to supervisor and/or
other appropriate health professional
Monitor work practices to ensure that they reflect
principles of ethical practice

Forrester, K & Griffiths, D. 2010 Essentials of law for health professionals, 3nd ed. NSW: Mosby

There are a number of reference details in the learning guide in the online learning hub for this course.