How to Conduct Open Disclosure Guideline
Version 1.0 approved 15 April 2024
Open disclosure with patients/families/carers when a patient incident occurs is foundational to organisational and professional integrity. The How to Conduct Open Disclosure Guideline (PDF 472KB) provides information and resources to support the process of open disclosure and aligns with the requirements of Clinical Incident Management Policy.
Applicability
This guideline applies to all employees and contractors of SA Health; that is all employees and contractors of the Department for Health and Wellbeing (DHW), Local Health Networks (LHNs) including state-wide services aligned with those Networks and SA Ambulance Service (SAAS).