The new ‘National Nurse Authority to Refer for Radiological Procedures Guideline 2025’ has been published.

This replaces the previous guideline (2021).

New Guideline: https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/national-nurse-authority-to-refer-for-radiological-procedures-guideline/

The guideline was prepared by the NAC following consultation with key stakeholders and searches of the literature (supported by HSE library team). This national guideline has been revised to reflect feedback from the consultation, legislative and regulatory changes. This update to the document reflects, clarifications, changes in legislative and regulatory requirements guidance for clinical audit and the establishment of ethics committees.

The purpose of this national guideline is to provide guidance and a clinical governance framework for health service providers, within the HSE and HSE funded agencies (Section 38) for nurse referral for radiological procedures. The guideline is restructured and edited to reflect experience of nurse referrers for radiological procedures, the availability of new resources and guidance for audit, along with emerging evidence. It provides information and guidance to support the health service provider with the further implementation of nurse referral for radiological procedures. It has been prepared using the HSE National Template for PPPGs.

If you require any further information please contact:  maureena.flynn@hse.ie

HSE National Nurse Authority to Refer for Radiological Procedures Guideline