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CHHS15/054 Canberra Hospital and Health Services National Guidelines Antenatal Care Guidelines- Module I Purpose The Australian Government Clinical Practice Guidelines Antenatal Care – Module 1, Department of Health and Ageing provide a reliable and standard reference for health professionals providing antenatal care. They take a woman- centred approach, which includes considering the woman’s context, ensuring cultural safety and involving family following the woman’s preferences. Specific discussion of antenatal care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is included. The Guidelines aim to promote consistency of care, provide a summary of the currently available evidence on aspects of antenatal care and improve the experience and outcomes of antenatal care for all families. Scope These Guidelines cover the antenatal care of healthy pregnant women (ie those who do not have known pre-existing conditions or complications, such as multiple pregnancy). They are intended for use in all settings where antenatal care is provided. The Clinical Practice Guidelines: Antenatal Care - Module 1 pertains to: Medical Officers Midwives and nurses who are working within their scope of practice (Refer to Midwifery and Nursing Continuing Competence Policy) Student midwives and nurses working under direct supervision Which area in ACT Health can I contact for more information? Do not refer to a paper based copy of this policy document. The most current version can be found on the ACT Health Policy Register Page 1 of 2
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CHHS15/054
Canberra Hospital and Health Services National GuidelinesAntenatal Care Guidelines- Module IPurpose
The Australian Government Clinical Practice Guidelines Antenatal Care – Module 1, Department of Health and Ageing provide a reliable and standard reference for health professionals providing antenatal care. They take a woman-centred approach, which includes considering the woman’s context, ensuring cultural safety and involving family following the woman’s preferences. Specific discussion of antenatal care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is included. The Guidelines aim to promote consistency of care, provide a summary of the currently available evidence on aspects of antenatal care and improve the experience and outcomes of antenatal care for all families. Scope
These Guidelines cover the antenatal care of healthy pregnant women (ie those who do not have known pre-existing conditions or complications, such as multiple pregnancy). They are intended for use in all settings where antenatal care is provided.
The Clinical Practice Guidelines: Antenatal Care - Module 1 pertains to: Medical Officers Midwives and nurses who are working within their scope of practice (Refer to
Midwifery and Nursing Continuing Competence Policy) Student midwives and nurses working under direct supervision
Which area in ACT Health can I contact for more information?
Clinical Support Midwife – MaternityDivision of Women’s, Youth and Children – Maternity
How can I access the document?
http://www.health.gov.au/antenatalhttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/Content/clinical-practice-guidelines-ac-mod1
Do not refer to a paper based copy of this policy document. The most current version can be found on the ACT Health Policy RegisterPage 1 of 1
