IRM Index 3. Major Employment Conditions/ Environment Issues

If an IRM in this column is still linked,
then the IRM still applies

If there is a linked HR Policy in this column
then this is the current policy and the IRM no longer applies

3.1

Workplace Ethics, Conduct and Behaviour - Policy Statement

3.1-1

Code of Conduct 2006

3.1-2

Workplace Harassment - Standards of Appropriate and Ethical Behaviour in the Workplace

3.1-3

Assault in the Workplace

3.1-4

Policy and Procedures for the Management of Public Interest disclosures in accordance with the Whistleblowers Protection Act 1994 

3.1-5

Official Misconduct - Requirements and Process for Reporting

3.1-6

Workplace Equity & Harassment Officers (WEHO)

3.1-7

Major Employment Conditions / Environment Issues

Guidelines for Using Corporate Cards

3.1-8

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Respect Strategies

The documents referenced below, as well as more information on Occupational Health and Workplace Safety, is available on QHEPS at  http://www.health.qld.gov.au/nonconsumer_complaint/ohs.asp

3.2Workplace Health and Safety

3.2-1

3.2-2

Personal Protective Equipment - Trades Personnel and Other Approved Categories  

This IRM has been superseded intoWorkplace Health and Safety Policies  ( 2-61#21)

3.2-3

Workers Compensation Insurance – Certain Categories of Medical Staff

3.2-4

Queensland Health Security

3.2-5

OHSMS 3#21 Queensland Health Injury Management Policy

3.2-6

Identification (ID) Badges Policy  

3.2-7

Video Surveillance Cameras

Patient Handling Guideline 2-22-1#8

3.2-9

OHSMS 3#21 Queensland Health Injury Management Policy

3.2-10

Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Workplace

Material Handling Training Guidelines for Supervisors in Health Industry 2-35-1#38

3.2-12

Change of Income Protection Benefit Insurer

3.2-13

WorkCover Declaration of Wages Procedures

3.2-14

Animals in Health Facilities

The above documents, as well as more information on Occupational Health and Workplace Safety, is available on QHEPS at  http://www.health.qld.gov.au/nonconsumer_complaint/ohs.asp

3.3Freedom of Information

3.3-1

Major Employment Conditions / Environment Issues

General Policy

REPEALED

3.3-2

Major Employment Conditions / Environment Issues

Access to Employee Records

3.3-3

Unauthorised issue of Information and Statistics

3.4

REPLACED by IRMs 1.15-1 TO 1.15-6 & 1.10-4 & 1.10-5

3.5 Grievance Resolution and EB6 Grievance Settling; and Industrial Disputes  

3.6

Union Membership - Preference of Employment

3.6-1

DELETED

3.6-2

Union Membership - Preference of Employment - Federal Nursing Awards -
This IRM has been replaced with HR Policy

3.6-3

Major Employment Conditions / Environment Issues

Union Encouragement Guidelines

3.7 Learning and Development

3.7-1

DELETED

3.7-2

DELETED

3.7-3

Major Employment Conditions / Environment Issues

Postgraduate Study and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Training Program – Full Time Medical Superintendents and Medical Officers and Medical Superintendents with Right of Private Practice

3.7-4

Major Employment Conditions / Environment Issues

Leave-Study and Conference – Senior Medical Officers

REPEALED

3.7-5

Major Employment Conditions / Environment Issues

Recognition of High Levels of Performance

3.7-6

Targeted Training for Operational Services Officers

3.7-7

Queensland Health Nursing Re-entry Scheme (REPEALED in circular 60/08)

3.7-8

Targeted Training for Administrative Officers (AO2-AO4) - Administrative Training Allowance

Targeted Training for Administrative Officers (AO2-AO4) - Administrative Training Allowance

3.7-9

Major Employment Conditions / Environment Issues

Targeted Training for Assistants in Nursing

3.7-10

Aggressive Behaviour Management Training for Healthcare Workers

3.7-11

Major Employment Conditions / Environment Issues

Guidelines for Licensed (X-Ray) Operators - Employment, Education and Support

3.7-12

Induction and Orientation

SARAS - The Study and Research Assistance Scheme
This IRM was repealed in circular 43/08

3.8Legal Liability

3.8-1

Compensation for Loss of or Damage to Private Property and Personal Effects of Health Service District Employees and for Damage to Visitor's Vehicles

Compensation for Loss of or Damage to Private Property and Personal Effects of Employees and for Damage to Visitor's Vehicles

3.8-2

Public Liability Insurance – Students from Tertiary Institutions in Health Facilities

IRM repealed in circular 39/08 as Queensland Health has entered into a standard form of student placement deed with Queensland Universities for clinical placement of students, which includes insurance and indemnity provisions.

3.8-3

Major Employment Conditions / Environment Issues

Indemnity for Employees and Other Persons (Excluding Medical Practitioners - Health Service Districts)

3.8-4

Major Employment Conditions / Environment Issues

Indemnity for Queensland Health & Other Approved Medical Practitioners

3.8-5

Air Travel Indemnity Policy

IRM repealed in circular 39/08. The Air Travel Indemnity Policy is available on QHEPS 

3.9Superannuation

3.9-1

Q Super – Resident Medical Officers

3.9-2

Q Super – Visiting Medical Staff 

3.9-3

Employment Option - Visiting Medical Officers

3.9-4

Compulsory Q Super

3.10Family Friendly Provisions

3.10-1

Work and Family Considerations

3.10-2

Child Care Policy

3.10-3

Telecommuting - Arrangements for Home Based Work during Prescribed Hours of Work

3.11Goods and Services Tax

3.11-1

Goods and Services Tax - Visiting Medical Officers

REPEALED

3.12Employment Screening

3.12-1

Criminal History Checking Policy & Procedures
This IRM has been superceded by HR Policy B40. Criminal History Checking

3.12-2

Aged Care - Legislative Requirements Relating to Key Personnel
This IRM has been superceded by HR Policy B40. Criminal History Checking

3.12-3

Pre-Employment Screening - Child Related Employment
This IRM has been superceded by HR Policy B40. Criminal History Checking

3.13Contracting

3.13-1

Contracting Out

3.13-2

Guidelines for Contracting In

3.14Practice Supervision

3.14-1

Practice Supervision in Allied Mental Health -
This IRM has been replaced with HR Policy

3.15Equity and Diversity

3.15-1

Diversity Policy for Queensland Health 

3.15-2

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for Queensland Health

3.15-3

Anti-Discrimination

3.15-4

Reasonable Adjustment

3.15-5

Sexual Harassment  -
This IRM has been replaced with HR Policy

3.16

Death of an Employee - Procedures

3.17Labour Hire

3.17-1

Code of Practice for Indirect Suppliers of Labour (eg Labour-Hire)

IRM repealed in circular 28/08. Head of Power was clause 7.2.5 Indirect Employment Arrangements in the section 'Job Security and Contracting' of the Queensland Public Health Sector Certified Agreement (No.4) 2000 which lapsed as of 1 September 2002. Queensland Public Health Sector Certified Agreement (No.6) 2005 at part 6 outlines Queensland Health's commitment to Job Security and contracting arrangements, which are more comprehensive than the provisions in EB4.

3.18Smoking Within Queensland Health Facilities 
IRM repealed in circular 28/08.

(Information on Occupational Health and Workplace Safety is available on QHEPS at   http://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/safety/ )

3.19

Child Safety - Health Professionals Capability Requirements and Reporting Responsibilities

3.20

Use of Volunteers