Make mandatory notifications to AHPRA
Practitioners, employers and education providers must notify AHPRA of conduct that puts the public at risk.
Who must comply
Registered practitioners, employers of practitioners, education providers.
What triggers it
Forming a reasonable belief about notifiable conduct.
When due
As soon as practicable.
Evidence required
Notification submitted to AHPRA; internal incident record.
Max penalty
Disciplinary action for failure to notify; potential registration consequences
Summary
Section 140 of the National Law requires registered health practitioners, employers and education providers to make a mandatory notification when they form a reasonable belief that another practitioner has practised while intoxicated, engaged in sexual misconduct, placed the public at risk of substantial harm because of impairment, or significantly departed from accepted professional standards.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Industries
Topics
Source: https://ahpra.gov.au/Notifications/mandatorynotifications.aspx. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.