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NURSING DIVISION
IVINISTRY OF HEALTH TVIALAYSIA

NURSING GUIDELINE
VERSION 1.0

EFFECTIVE JUNE 2O2O

Published by ti4inistry of Health lValaysia
All right reserved

No part of the publication may be produced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by
any means, including photocopying, recording or other electronic or mechanical
methods without the prior written permission of the publisher.

Produced and Distributed by:
ivursrng Division

IMinistry of Health Malaysia
Level 3, Block E7, Complex E
Federal Government Administration Centre

ti2590 Putrajaya

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ACKNOWLEDGEMMENT

The Nursing Division would like to acknowledge the contributions of the following
individuals towards the development of this document. Special thanks to former

-members of

(a) l.lursing Division, namely:

i. Puan Hajah Rosena binti Abdul Ghani (the former Director of Nursing);
Matron Datin Liong Sie Fung (the former Deputy Director);

iii Matron Ng Siew Koon (the former Chief Senior Assistant Director of

Nursing); and
iv Matron lMonica Chee Soon Nyuk (the former Senior Assistant Director of

Nursing)

(b) the former State lrlatrons, namely:

i. Matron Hajah Mek binti Jusoh (Kelantan);
ii. Matron Rasilah binti Ramli (Pulau Pinang);

iri. l,{atron l"'lahindcr Kaur (Perak);
iv. Matron Absah binti Derawi (Johor);

v. Matron Aieshah binti Zainudin (Sarawak);

vi. Matron Ruslina binti Abu Hassan (tvledical Respiratory lnstitute); and

vii. Matron Hajah Faridah binti Johari (Malaysian Armed Forces)

We would also like to thank for those who are directly or indirectly involved into

formulating and materializing this guideline, hard work is highly appreciated and valued.

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PREF,ACE BY DIRECTOR GE}IEFAL EIF;-IEAtT}i

As Director General of Health, ttlinistry of Health t\ilalaysia, I would like to extend my
gratitude to the Nursing Division for giving me the opportunity to share my tlroughts in
the creation of the Nursing Guideline.

I hope these guidelines will provide general guidance and all nurse$ in lVinistry of

Health Malaysia will make full use of them to improve the nursing standard of the

nursing profession.
I would like to congratulate and thank those who contributed the ideas and the hard
works to produce these guidelines.

TAN SRI DATO'SERI HISHAM BIN ABDULLAH
DIRECTOR GENERAL IA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH

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MESSAGE BY DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Nursing Guideline is irnportant for all nurses in ttris country as it helps to reinforce and

clarify the standards expected in nurses and helps us to manage our staffs more

effectively as it defines what standard is acceptable and unacceptable in the workplace.

The production of this Nursing Guideline has been k-rr.rg overdue and I am therefore
delighted that the Nursing Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia has been able to
accomplish this milestone. it has been recognized that nurses can make significant
contributions to improve health system resilience. Therefore, these guidelines help

define the acceptable standards of nursing in lt/lalaysia.

It also establishes boundaries for acceptable behavior and guidelines for the best
practices in certain work situations and offers comprehensible communication among

leam members as to how you expect them to act.

fhese guidelines are subjected to be reviewed frorn time to time when deenred

necessary by the Nursrng Division.

HJH. TUMBLE BT. NGADIRAN@TOMBLOW
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
MINISTRY OF HEALTH MALAYSIA

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GLOSARY

TERM DESCRIPTION

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APC Annual Practicing Certificate

CNE Continuous Nursinq Education

CPD Continuing Professional Development

State Matron Matron ln Charge of the State

Chief l\ratron I\.4atron ln Charge of the Hospital

Health Matron Matron ln Charge o[ the Health Clinics

Nursing Supervisor A nurse who is responsible for managing staff, overseeing
patient care and ensuring adherence to established policies

and procedures. Nursing Supervisor is in charge of

assigning staff and monitoring their activities, and helping to

recruit and train nurses newly recruited.

Nursing Care "Nursing" is the profession of performing the function of a

nurse while "care" refels to provision of welfare and

protection to children, the elderly in need, the sick and olher

vulnerable people. Nursing care is an important component

of nursing practice.

Nursing Practace The range of roles, functions, responsibilities, and activities
which registered nurses been educate and are authorize to
perform.

Nursing Procedure Standard procedures practiced by nurses to achieve high

level of patient care which refer to activity such as wound
dressing, serving medication, giving intravenous therapy,

etc.

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New posting Placement of nurses who being posted to a new working
place that is different from the previous field and nurses
who received their first placement upon completion of

nursing training.

Standard Operating A set of instructions compiled by an organization to help
Procedure
workers carry out routine operations. SOPs aim to achieve

efficiency, quality output and uniformity of performance,
while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply

with regulations

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CONTENT PAGE

]NTRODUCT|ON.............. 1
APPLTCATION ................ 1
1.0 DRESS CODE
2
1.1 Objective 2
1.2 Nursing Standard.... 2
1.3 Statement
2
1.3.1 Uniform 3
1 .3.2 Disposal of uniform. . . . 4
'l.3.3 Footwear.................. 4
'l .3.4 Hairand Nai|....... 5
1.3.5 Jewe|ries................. 6
1.3.6 Tattoos. 6
1.3.7 Henna.. 6
1.3.8 Cosmetics............... 6
1.3.9 ldentification tags and badges..........
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2.0 ANNUAL PRACTICING CERTIFICATE (APC) 7
2.1 Objective 7
2.2 Nursing Standard......
2.3 Statement..................

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3.0 MENTORING PROGRAM B
3.1 Objective. 8
3.2 Nursing Standard 8
3.3 Statement..................
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4.0 CoNTINOUS PROFESSTONAL DEVELOPMENT (CpD) 10
4.'i Oblective 11
4.2 Nursing Standard......
4.3 Statement.................. 11
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5.0 NURSING ROUND 12
5.1 Objective 12
5.2 Nursing Standard...... 12
5.3 Statement..................
5.3.1 Nursing Clinical Round......... 13
5.3.2 Nursing Supervision Round... 13
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6.0 SCHEDULING DUTY 14
6.1 Objective 15
6.2 Nursing Standard...... 15
6.3 Statement..................

6.3.1 Duty Roster..........
6.3.2 On Call Duty......
6.3.3 Deployment..............

7.0 ESCORTING 16
7.1 Objective 16
7.2 Nursing Standard 't6
7.3 Statement..........
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8.0 ABSENTEE!SM 17
8.1 Objective 17
8.2 Nursing Standard.
8.3 Statement.......... 1B
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9.0 FORGERY OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATE 19
9.1 Objective
9.2 Nursing Standard...... on
9.3 Statement.................. 20
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IO.O NEWS AND MEDIA RELEASED ON PATIENT'S INFORMATION
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10.2 Nursing Standard...... 21
10.3 Statement..................

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1 'l .1 Objective
1 1.2 Nursing Standard....

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12.0 OTHERS 22
12.1 Participation in Singing or Beauty Queen or any other
Entertainment Competitlon/Event 22
1 2.2 Cleanliness practices.. . 23
12.3 Adhere to the rules and guideline 24
12.4 Adhere to the National Principles of tr4alaysia 24
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REFERENCES................ 26
EDITORIAL MEMBERS...
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APPENDICES 29
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i. Nurse Regulations and Badge 31
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ii. Program Pementoran Rekod Perjumpaan Dan Laporan

Anecdotal.....

iii. Jadual Ketiqa..........
iv. Kami Sedia h/|embantu..............

v. Note.......

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INTRODUCTION
This Nursing Guideline is the first edition designed as a guide for all nurses in fulfilling

their tour of duties. This Nursing Guideline includes components that need to be
complied in order to maintain the professionalism of being a nurse working in the

t\4inistry of Health N4alaysia.

Nursing is viewed as a noble profession. Patients come to seek treatment in the belief
that nurses will provide the service with the best care for their ailment. Thus, it is our

ethical and professional responsibility to ensure that this trust on the nursing

profession is upheld at all times.

APPLICATION
This Nursing Guideline applies to all registered nurses practiced in t\4inistry of Health
Malaysia.

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,I.O DRESS CODE

1.1 OBJECTIVE

To comply with appropriate professional style of dress for the delivery
of professional nursing services. The style of dress described by this
guideline will foster the respect, trust and confidence of patienvclient
and public expectations.

1.2 NURSING STANOARD

Nurses shall have full compliance to dress code while being on duty
with the approved accessories as below:

(a) uniform, scaryes/cap and shoes in accordance to approved

specification;
(b) name tag;
(c) nursing t adge; and
(d) all materials and patterns shall comply with the current MOH

guideline in force.

1.3 STATEMENT

1.3.1 UNIFORM

1 .3.1 .1 Nurses shall wear a complete uniform according

to the standard while being on duty. The uniform

must be in a good condition.

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1.3.1.2 Nurses shall change or cover their uniform wilh

-an outer garment when

(a)off duty; and/or

(b) in public area unless on official duty.

'1.3.1.3 Nurses shall wear appropriate attire according to
1.3.1.4 the requirernenl of the function attended.

Nursing students shall comply with the uniform

guideljnes provided by MOH.

.I.3.2 DISPOSAL OF UNIFORM

1.3.2.1 Uniform is an important way of identifying nursing
profession and if falls into wrong hands, it could
be used to impersonate nurses, committing fraud
and/or other oriminal offences.

1 .3.2.3 Uniform must be destroyed if no longer wearable.

of-Uniform can be disposed by way
(a) throwing the uniform into domestic waste

after all identifying marks which can reflect

the nursing profession been removed

completely;

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1 .3.2.4 (b) cutting or ripping to avoid reuse; or

shredding.

Any identifying marks which can reflect the
nursing profession such as logo, stripes and

buttons must be cut-off.

1.3.3 FOOTWEARS

1 .3.3.1 Nurses shall wear standard shoes as per
specification determined by the Malaysian

Nursing Board.

Female nurses shall wear skin coloured socks
while male nurses shall wear black coloured

socks.

1.3.4 HAIR AND NAILS

1.3.4.1 Nurses shall keep their hair well kemptigroomed
and neat.

1.3.4.2 Short hair shall be kept above the collar level

1.3.4.3 Long hair only allowed to female nurses. Long
hair shall be tied and bunned and/or pinned up

using black and dark blue hair band/ribhon.

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1.3.4.4 Shades of black or dark brown hair dye colour are
1.3.4.5 allowed.

1.3.4.6 Male nurses are allowed to maintain beard and
1.3.4.7
moustache and well kempt at the length of

approximately 1.0 - 1.Scm.

Nurses shall keep their nails short and non-

coloured.

All artificial nails are prohibited.

1.3.5 JEWELRIES

1.3.5.1 Nurses are allowed to wear a plain ring while
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being on duty.

Nurses shall remorre thc ring when performing

any nursing procedures to avoidiminimize

infection.

i.3.5.3 Nurses shall not wear any bangles, bracelcts,
short-length chains and chokers while being on

duty.

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1.3.5.4 Nurses are allowed to wear a pair of small earring

while being on duty.

'l .3.5.5 Small plain brooch for scarves is allowed if

required.

1.3.5.6 Unnecessary piercing is not allowed.

1.3.6 TATTOOS
Tattoos are not allowed within sight.

1.3.7 HENNA

Henna is allowed for grooms only.

1.3.8 COSMETTCS

1.3.8.1 Female nurses shall apply cosmetics in a

presentable manner.

1.3.8.2 Nurses are allowed to wear natural colour contact

lens.

1.3.8.3 Artificial eyelashes are not allowed.

1.3.9 IDENTIFICATION TAGS AND BADGES
Nurses shall wear the name tag and nursing badge at the right
side and must be visible at all times while being on duty.

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2.0 ANNUAL PRACTICING CERTIFICATE (APC)
2.1 OBJECTIVE

To ensure that every nurse holds a valid Annual Practicing Certificate
(APC).

2.2 NURSING STANDARD

Nurses shall obtain APC by 1st January of every practicing year.

2,3 STATEMENT

2.3.1 Nursing supervisor shall monitor that every practicing nurse
holds a valid license to practice.

2.3.2 ln the event where the Nursing supervisor receives a written
report concerning a nurse who is practicing without a valid
APC, she is responsible to inform and seek assistance from
the Malaysian Nursing Board to expedite the issuance of the

APC.

2.3.3 APC shall be applied not later than 30th September of the
current year as stated in sub regulation 8(1) of the Nurses

Registration Regulations 1985 lP.U. (A) 494n9851.

2.3.4 Nurses shall acquire adequate Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) points for submission of application for

renewal of Annual Praatjcing Certificate.

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3.0 MENTORING PROGRAM
3.1 OBJECTIVE

To train nurses who are posted to a new field to be competent in

delivering safe, effective and quality nursing care.

3.2 NURSING STANDARD

Newly posted nurses shall undergo mentor mentee program which

has been established by Nursing Division, Ministry of Health
Malaysia in order to facilitate professionalism and competency

among nurses while delivering holistic, effective and standard nursing
care.

3.3 STATEMENT

3.3.1 State Matron is responsible to ensure that Nursing Unit at the
state level has a committee to monitor the establishment of
mentoring policy and mentoring program at the health facilities.

3.3.2 Nursing supervisor of the health facilities is responsible to form

a hospital/clinic committee to monitor the implementation of

-the menioring prugrarn. Tlre cortrrriltee will etrsute
3.3.2.1 the Nursing Mentoring Guideline is in placed, well

understood and accessible to all nurses;

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3.3.2.2 the achievement records are available,

thedocumented and submitted to Nursing

supervisor of the health facilities;

3.3.2.3 the training programs are organized for mentors

to ensure continuity, effectiveness and

competency are maintained at all times;

3.3.2.4 the nursing supervisor in-charged is responsible

to manage the program effectively in their

respective areas, review the achievement reports
and take remedial actions when necessary;

3.3.2.5 the Nursing supervisor of the health facilities
submits the mentoring program achievement
reports every 3 months to the state matron for

information and remedial actions if required; and

J.J.Z.U the certification will be awarded to the nurses

upon completion of the mentorinq proqram.

3.3.3 Nursing supervisor shall be accountable to ensure all newly

appointed nurses to undergo one (1) year of mentoring

program.

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3.3.4 When the appointed mentor is not available, the nursing

supervisor shall provide a replacement to leach, guide, monitor
and evaluate the menlee perlormance while being on duty.

3.3.5 ln the event where the newly appointed nurses failed to
achieve the requirements and standards of the mentoring

program, an extension period of six (6) months is required in
order to fulfill their competency requirement.

3.3.6 Nursing supervisor is responsible to forward performance
appraisal in relation to the newly appointed nurses'

performance and achievement to the mentoring committee.

4.0 CONTINUING PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT(CPD)

4.'l OBJECTIVE
To enhance the knowledge and competency of nurses in current nursing
practice.

4.2 NURSING STANDARD
A continuous nursing education program for nurses to enhance
knowledge, skill and competencies in meeting ever changing

technological environment alongside numerous challenges in nursing

practice. CPD points are also used in the application ofAPC for nurses.

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4.3 STATEMENT
4.3.1 Nursing supervisor shall ensure all nurses under his/her

supervision are able to achieve the CPD requirements.

4.3.2 Nursing Unit shall analyze and plan continuous nursing education
at the health facilities level to assist nurses in achieving their

goals and needs for professional development.

4.3.3 Nursing Unit shall organize and conduct trainings as planned to

fulfill the requirement for annual minimum credit point

achievement.

4.3.4 Nurses shall attend formal courses or conferences, seminars,
workshops and CNE to make the most of their potential and

further enhance their knowledge and skills.

4.3.5 Points will be awarded according to CPD Point System

Guidelines.

5.0 NURSING ROUND

5.1 OBJEGTIVE
To ensure holistic care through implementation of purposeful and timely
nursing rounds.

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5.2 NURSING STANDARD

Planned nursing care rendered in safe and holistic manner

5.3 STATEMENT

5.3.1 NURSING CLINICAL ROUNDS

5 3.1 1 NLrrsing Clinieal Rotrnds shall be done on regular

basis for every shift to ensure holistic care.

5.3.1.2 Nurses should be involved in doctors and nursing

supervisor rounds to discuss on patients care and

progress.

5.3.1.3 Assessment and findings must be recorded into the

patient's medical records and any irregularities
discovered must be informed immediately to the

attending doctor/supervisor.

5.3.1 .4 All medical and nursing care plans to be carried out
accordingly to enhance patient recovery.

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5.3.2.1 Nursing supervision rounds are carried out to keep
the environment of the unit safe and comfortable as
possible for patients, staffs and visitors.

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5.3.2.2 Monitoring is carried out to ensure all nursing

procedures are practiced in accordance to Standard

Operating Procedures and the current guidelines

related to nursing practice in force.

5.3.2.3 To ensure all relevant equipments are functioning

and adequate consumables are available at all

times.

5.3.2.4 To supervise nurses'performances and to conduct

continuous monitoring to ensure patient's care

delivered safely and competently in accordance to
the Patients Safety Goals.

6.0 SCHEDULING DUTY

6.{ OBJECTIVE

To provide sufficient manpower in delivering effective patient care
through a continuity of nursing services for 24 hours per day without

interruption.

6.2 NURSING STANDARD

Nursing fraternity shall maintain undistributed nursing services by

proportioning an intermingle of junior and senior nurses on duty.

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6.3 STATEMENT

6.3.1 DUTY ROSTER

6.3.1 .1 Nurses are to abide by the duty roster.

6.3.1.2 Approval of request for staff's schedule of work shall
6.3.1.3 depend on staffing requirement and workload of the
ward/unit.

Nurses on shift duty may take a short break

depending on the ward/unit situation and shall be
responsible to hand over to another nurse who shall

hold responsibilities for observing and providing
care to his/her patients during the short break

period.

Public holidays shali be given to nurses on

rotational basis, availability and ward condition.

6.3.1.5 Extra working hours may be required depending on
6.3.1.6 thc nced of servicc.

ln the event when the nurse manager is not

available, the authorized senior staff nurse shall
take charge ofthe roster.

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6.3.2 ON CA!-L DUTY

6.3.2.1 There must be an on-call system in every health

facilities. Nurse in such health facilities will be called
if there is a need for deployment.

6.i.2.2 Suheduling tif nulses orr oali is iu be preparetJ i.ry a
nursing supervisor.

6,3.3 DEPLOYMENT

6.3.3.1 Nurses shall be deployed accordingly to meet the
requirement and details of deployment must be

documented accordingly.

6.3.3.2 The nursing supervisor has the authority to allocate

a nurse from one discipline to another within her

area should there be any shortage.

6.3.3.3 The nursing supervisor shall monitor the deployed

nurse accordingly.

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6.3.3.4 ln health facility, deployment can be arranged within

the same facility and within the same district by the

nursrng supervtsor.

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7,0 ESCORTING

7.',| OBJECTIVES

To provide and maintain appropriate safe care during patient's

transportation.

NURSING STANDARD
Safe transportation to all patients within facilities and inter-facilities

7.3 STATEMENT

7.3.1 Nurse Supervisor shall be responsible to ensure the patients are

safely transferred within facilities and inter-facilities.

7.3.2 Nurse who escorts the patients shall know the clinical information
of lhe patients and relevant investigation documentations to be

handed over to the receiving personnel.

7.3.3 The nurse who are assigned to escort the patients shall monitors

and records the patient's condition during the transfer.

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the patients' particulars and conditions to the referral hospital

personnel.

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7.3.5 The nurse who are assigned to escort the patients shall provide
the family members with information with regards to the transfer

of the patients.

7.3.6 The nurse who are assigned to escort the patients shall make
arrangement for the logistic and shall prepare appropriate and

functional equipmenl to ensure a sate transportation of the

Patient.

8.0 ABSENTEEISM

8.i OBJECTIVES
To provide sufficient manpower in delivering effective patient care
through a continuity of nursing services for 24 hours per day without

interruplion.

NURSING STANDARD
Maintaining sufficient number of nurses lo ensure continuation of nursing
services.

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8.3.1 Nurses with frequent absenteeism due to illness shall be referred

to the respective enquiry committee for further assessment.

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8.3.2 Nursing supervisor shall maintain anecdotal record and monitor

the attendance of nurses to duty.

8.3.3 Nursing supervisor of every health facilities shall maintain

prompt record keeping and monitor nurses who are on medical
leave in order to maintain appropriate deployments/actions.

8.3.4 ln the event where there is staffing crisis, the nursing supervisor

may deploy nurses from other wards.

8.3.5 ln the event where any nurse is found to be absent from duty

without a valid leave or permission or without reasonable reason,

a disciplinary action can be convened against the concerned

nurse.

8.3.6 Nursing supervisor shall receive the copy of incidence report of :\
absenteeism of nurses from the respective facilities.

9.0 FORGERY OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
9.1 OBJECTIVE

To ensure nursing supervisor is competent in managing forgery of

tvledical Certificate among nurses as it is one of his/her duty to

ensure integrity among nurses.

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9.2 NURSING STANDARD

To ensure nurses do not comnrit forgery of N4edical Cenificate.

9.3 STATEMENT

9.3.1 Nurses who have attempted to forge or have forged the medical
certificate shall be referred to nursing supervjsor for necessary

action.

9.3.2 Nursing supervisor shall maintain anecdotal record and monitor

the nurses behavior.

9.3.3 Nursing supervisor of the health facilities shall maintain prompt

record keeping and monitors nurses who are on medical leave in
order to maintain appropriate deployments/actions.

9.3.4 ln the event when there is staffing crisis, the nursing supervisor

may deploy nurses from other wards.

9.3.5 Disciplinary action shall be taken against a nurse who is found
guilty of committing forgery of medical certificate as stated in
Peraturan-Peraturan 4(4O and (g), (Pegawai Awam Kelakuan

dan Tatateftib (Pindaan) 2002 IPU.(A) 246/2004.

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9.3.6 Nursing supervisor shall receive a copy of written incident report
of forgery of Medical Certificate from the respective facility and

report it to higher management.

1O.O NEWS ANO MEDIA RELEASED ON PATIENT'S INFORMATION

tO.1 OBJECTIVE

To protect the confidentiality of patient's information.

IO.2 NURSING STANDARD

Nurses shall not disclose patjent's information to anyone through any
mode of communications except to other health care professionals
who conlribute care to the patient. lnformation shall be maintained
confidential at all times.
10.3 STATEMENT
Nurses, either directly or indirectly, shall not release any information
regarding patient's medical condition, diagnosis, treatment, etc. to
any other party. Any nurse who discloses any information shall be
subjcclcd to disciplinary action.

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11.0 DISCIPLINARY ACTION

,I1.1 OBJECTIVE
To oversee all nurses to render safe, quality and effective nursing

practices.

1I.2 NURSING STANDARD
-11.2.1A11 nurses shall comply with
i. Nurses Act 1950 [Act 14\;
ii. lvidwives Act 1966 [Acl436];
iii. Nurses Registration Regulations 1985 tP.U.(A)

494/198qi

iv. Midwives Regulalion 1990 IP.U.(A) 181/19661:
v. Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses dated April

1998;

vi. The Code of Profcssional Conduct and Practicc of

Midwives; and

vii. other related Acts, Regulations, rules and guidelines.

11.2.2 ln non-compliance of the Acts, Regulations, rules and
guidelines -
11.2.2.1 Nursing supervisor shall inform the Chief Matrons

of the health facilities concerned regarding all

misconducts occurred/happenedi

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11.2.2.2 Chief Matron of the health facilities shall inform
the State [\4atron for further advice and remedial
action required depending on the seriousness of

the violation;

11.2.2.3 State lt4atron shall take remedial actions and
notify Nursing Division upon receiving report of

the in compliances;

11.2.2.4 the Director of Nursing Division shall notify the

lrlalaysian Nursing Board or the t\4alaysian

Midwives Board for further action; and/or

11.2.2.5 all notification must be accompanied with a

complete investigation report.

12.0 OTHER

12.1 Participation in Singing or Beauty Queen or any other

Entertainment Competition/Event

12.1.1 Any nurse who wishes to participate in any singlng or

beauty queen or any other entertainment competition/event
shall do so without violating the provisions of Peraturan-

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peraturan Pegawai Awam (Kelakuan & Tatateftib)

lP.U.(A) 395/19931 and Peraturan-peraturan Pegawai
Awam (Kelakuan & Tatatertib) (Pindaan) 2002 lP.U.(A)

246/20021.

12.1.2 The respective nurse shall obtain the permission from the
Head of Department of his/her hospital/health facility before
participating in such competition/event.

12.2 Cleanliness practices

Nurses should practice and rnaintain a holistic hygiene to ensure

hygienic and patient safety while performing care tasks. Good personal

hygiene provides a feeling of cleanliness and well-being. The five

moments of hand hygiene outlined by World Health Organization (WHO)

-should be practice at all time, namely

(a) before patient contact;
(b) before aseptic task;
(c) after bodily fiuici exposure;
(d) after patient contact; and
(e) after contact with patient sunoundings

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12.3 Adhere to the rules and guideline

Nurses must adhere to all rules and guidelines sets out by Ministry of
Health tt4alaysia as well as any relevant rules and guideline applicable to
civil servants. The adherence must be appropriate to organization.
12.4 Adhere to the National Principles of Malaysia
Nurses should always adhere with the National Principles of lvlalaysia.
The "Rukun Negara" consists of five principles, namely:

(a) Kepercayaan kepada Tuhan;
(b) Kesetiaan kepada Raia dan Negara;
(c) KeluhuranPerlembagaan;
(d) Kedaulatan Undang-Undang; and
(e) Kesopanan dan Kesusilaan.

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REFERENCES

1. Nurses Act '1950 [Act 7950]
2. Midwives Act 1966 [Act 436]
3. Nurse Registration Regulation 1985 [P.U. (A)494n985)
4. Midwives Regulation 1990 \P.U.(A) 181h966)
5. Nursing Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses 1st Edition April 1998.
6. The Code ot Professional Conduct and Practrce ol A l!'lrdwrte

7. Peraturan-peraturan Pegawai Awam (Kelakuan & Tataterlib) P.U. (A)

395/1993

8. Peraturan-peraturan Pegawai Awam (Kelakuan & Tatateftib) (Pindaan)

2002 lP.u. (A) 246/20021.

9. Buku Panduan Mengurus Pegawai Tidak hadir Beftugas - JPA (2010).

l0.Surat Edaran JPA rujukan JPA(S) TT 343 Jld.2 (67) beftarikh 26 Mac 2010

berkaitan findakan TataterTib Ke Atas Pegawai Awam Yang

Mengemukakan Sijil Cuti Sakit Palsu Atau i,4eminda Sijil Cuti Sakit.
11 Tata Etika Penggunaan Media Sosla/ o/eh Warga KKM (2016).
12 Perintah-perintah Am Dan Arahan Pentadbiran 1st April 2016 (Bab G).
13 Policies and Procedures on lnfeclion Control MOH 2nd Edition 20'10.
1A Panduan A,lengurus Dan l"lelaporken TinCal(an Tetatertib, Kementeie!1

Kesihatan Malaysia, 2002.

15 Garis Panduan Continuing Professional Development (CPD)(2018)

Kementerian Kesihatan i,lalaysia.

16 Guidelines for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Nurses

2018.
17 Garis Panduan Kawalan lnfeksi di Fasiliti Kesihatan primer, Kementerian

Kesihatan l\ilalaysia 201 9.

18 Surat Pekeliling Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan Bil b/2017 - Keselamatan

Anggota Yang i,lengiringi Pesakit Dalam Ambulans KKM.

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EDITORIAL MEMBERS

ADVISORS

Hjh. Tumble bt. Ngadiran@Tomblow
Director of I'lursing, lvlinistrf/ of Health Malaysia

Puan Zarinah binti N,4at Jailaini
Legal Advisor, Ivlinistry of Health lvlalaysia

Puan Noor Zalizan binti Lazarous
Federal Counsel, Ministry of Health [,4alaysia

CONTRIBUTORS

Devi a/p K Saravana Muthu Deputy Director of Nursing, Nursing
Anny l\lary a/p Joseph @ Soosai
Kartina binti [/]ohammad Manan Division, Ministry of Health lvlalaysia

Rozie bii,ti Aii,ie Chief Senior Assistant Director of

Dr. Liza @ Al Baqiyah binti Amri Nursing, Nursing Division, Ministry of
Rohaya binti Ramsi Health Malaysia

lndiranee P/P Batumalai Chief Senior Assistant Director of
Puah Hooi Meng
Sin I ian Th)./c Nursinq, Nursing Division, lvlinistry of
Health Malaysia

Ulcl(UlUll\ulJlll(,li

Nursing Division, Ministry of Healih

l\.4alaysia

Senior Assistant Director of Nursing,

Nurcing Division, N,4inistry of Health

lValaysia

Senior Assistant Director of Nursing,

Nursing Division, [4inistry of Health

l\,4alaysia

State Matron Selangor

State l\,4atron Perak

State l\latron Penang

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Zuraidah binti Abd Rahman State Matron JKWP Kuala Lumpur &
Putrajaya
Suriah binti Rahim
Nancy binti Borubui State Matron l\,4elaka
Siti Saadah binti Mohamad Habib
Rosimah binti Mat Saad State L4atron Pahang
Rosimah bintiHassan State Matron Terengganu
Tijah binti lsa
State Matron Perlis
Safiah binti SutanTaharudin
State Matron Kedah

State Matron Wilayah Persekutuan

Labuan

Chief Matron National Blood Bank

Gowry a/p Narayanan EDITORS

Chief Assistant Director of Nursing
Nursing Division, Ministry of Healti

l\ralaysia

Jastariza binti Jisu Senior Assislant Director of Nursing

Nursing Division, Ministry of Health

Malaysia

SECRETARIAT

Norlaila binti Ny'ohd Hussin Assistant Director of Nursing, Nursing
Nik Hazlini binti Nik Zainal Abidin Division, Ministry of Health L,4alaysia
Rusfariza binti BaharLtclin
Nurul Atiqah binti Lokman Assistant Director of Nursing, Nursing

Uivrsion, lvlinisrry ot Health Malaysra

Matron, Nursing Division, Ministry of
Health lvlalaysia

Pembantu fadblr, Nursing Division,

I\,4inistry of Health l\,,lalaysia

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APPENDICES Nurse Act 1950 and Nurse
Nurse Regulations and badge Registration Regulations 1985

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Midwives Act 1956 and Midwives
Regulation s199O

NURSE BADGE

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