Legislation
The Department of Health is responsible for implementing the Non-Emergency Patient Transport and First Aid Services Act 2003 (the Act) and the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Regulations 2016 (the regulations).
The Act and regulations establish the requirement for Non-Emergency Patient Transport providers to be licensed and prescribe patient safety and quality standards.
Clinical Practice Protocols
The Non-Emergency patient transport Clinical Practice Protocols (CPPs) are for use by licensed providers of non-emergency patient transport for the triage and care of patients during transport.
In 2024, the CPPs underwent a minor review and update. The 2024 CPPs ensure safe practice, include updated and new visual flowcharts, include minor corrections to existing guidelines to assist clinical decision making, prescribe minimum equipment standards and accurately reflect relevant current legislation and regulatory requirements. NEPT licence holders must utilise the 2024 CPPs as of 1 February 2025.
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