Compliance Framework
Compliance Driver
Anatomy Act 1977 (NSW)
Classification
Level 3
Centrally managed, local area(s) requirement.
Associated Legislation
Associated Standards
None
Associated Codes
Associated Information
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Administrative Information
Administrative Body
NSW Ministry of Health
Administrative Name
Administrative Address
Mailing Address
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW
Australia, 2059
Administrative Phone
02 9391 9000
Administrative Email
Administrative Website
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/about/ministry/pages/default.aspx
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General Introduction
VC Compliance Delegate
Kim Usher, Executive Dean Faculty of Medicine and Health
Compliance Coordinator
Michelle Guppy, Head of School Rural Medicine
Business Units Impacted
Overview
An act to regulate the performance of 'anatomical examinations' (does not include post mortem). The use of a body for medical or scientific purposes includes using the body for educational activities for medicine or science. Under the Act a register of persons who have donated parts of their anatomy to the University must be maintained with details as prescribed by the Act. The Act confers powers on the Director General to issue a licence for anatomical examinations; the license, issued to a person or the holder of an office in charge of the conduct of anatomical examinations at the University, provides for conduct of anatomical examinations at specified place per terms and conditions as listed on the license. Each body to be used for anatomical examinations must have a valid authority to be used for that purpose. The Act defines how a valid authority may be established. Further, to enable the lawful conduct of the examination, the act requires the person wishing to conduct the examination to have lawful possession of the body. The Act also regulates the period for which a body may be used for such examinations; and, the conditions surrounding transfer of the body or tissue and disposal of the body.
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Compliance with Licence Conditions
Description
The Licence to conduct the study and practice of anatomy is subject to:
- Compliance with the provisions of the Anatomy Act 1977, the Human Tissue Act 1983, and the Public Health Act 2010 at all times.
- The anatomical specimens to be used are consented to or obtained from a similarly licensed anatomy facility, transported, stored and documented in an appropriate manner commensurate with the requirements of the Anatomy Act 1977 and any other conditions as directed by the Anatomy Inspector.
- The implementation and maintenance at all times of a system of registration for all donated bodies and for the cross reference of all parts or dissected specimens from those bodies.
- The material when not in use must be kept under security adequate to prevent access to those remains by persons not having a legitimate involvement in the study and practice of anatomy.
- That the Licensee complies with any other conditions as directed by the Anatomy
Impacts
Unable to conduct anatomical examinations
Responsible Manager
Michelle Guppy, Head of School Rural Medicine
Coordinating Officer
Michelle Guppy, Head of School Rural Medicine
Coordinating Unit
School of Rural Medicine
Oversight Committee/Group
None
Business Units Impacted
Obligation Framework
Associated Legislation
None
Associated Standard
None
Associated Code
None
Associated Information
None
Management Tools
Rule
None
Policy
Human Anatomy Policy
Procedure
Human Anatomy Procedures
Guideline
None
Other Websites
Compliance Obligations
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Compliance with legislation
Description
Compliance with the UNE Human Anatomy Policy will ensure compliance with legislation.
Impacts
Responsible Manager
Michelle Guppy, Head of School Rural Medicine
Coordinating Officer
Michelle Guppy, Head of School Rural Medicine
Coordinating Unit
School of Rural Medicine
Oversight Committee/Group
None
Business Units Impacted
Obligation Framework
Associated Legislation
Associated Standard
None
Associated Code
None
Associated Information
Management Tools
Rule
None
Policy
Human Anatomy Policy
Procedure
Human Anatomy Procedures
Guideline
None
Other Websites
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Licence to conduct the study and practice of anatomy
Description
To conduct anatomical examinations the University must have a valid and current licence.
The licence is suject to the provisions of the Anatomy Act 1977, the Human Tissue Act 1983, and the Public Health Act 2010.
Impacts
Unable to conduct anatomical examinations
Responsible Manager
Michelle Guppy, Head of School Rural Medicine
Coordinating Officer
Michelle Guppy, Head of School Rural Medicine
Coordinating Unit
School of Rural Medicine
Oversight Committee/Group
None
Business Units Impacted
Obligation Framework
Associated Legislation
None
Associated Standard
None
Associated Code
None
Associated Information
None
Management Tools
Rule
None
Policy
Human Anatomy Policy
Procedure
Human Anatomy Procedures
Guideline
None
Other Websites
Compliance Overview