Policies and Procedures

Pharmacy Needle and Syringe Program Terms and Conditions

Pharmacy Needle and Syringe Program

Hand Hygiene

Staff should ensure that the pharmacy’s procedure for hand hygiene is followed at all times.

Infection Control Management Plan

Chapter 4 of the Public Health Act 2005 (Qld) places obligations on owners or operators of a healthcare facility at which declared health services are provided in relation to an infection control management plan. Owners of a community pharmacy must ensure that there is a compliant plan, that it is followed, and that the effectiveness and implementation of the plan are reviewed at least yearly.

What is a declared health service?

A declared health service means a service intended to maintain, improve or restore a person’s health; that involves an invasive procedure (the insertion of an instrument, appliance or other object into human tissue, organs, body cavities or body orifices) or activity that exposes the person or another person to blood or another bodily fluid.

Guild members can access resources to assist in the development and maintenance of the ICMP here

Other information and templates relating to ICMPs are available from Queensland Health:

Pharmacy’s Little Helper

Pharmacy's Little Helper is also a great resource that covers a variety of information relating to harm minimisation.

In the event of a needle stick injury

Disposal of a discarded needle and syringe

  • Contact the Clean Needle Helpline which provides information about removing discarded needles and syringes from public places and information about what to do after a needle stick injury.  Freecall 1800 633 353

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Page last updated on: 19 December 2023