2: Interim Orders

Interim orders are urgent measures to temporarily suspend or restrict a nurse or midwife’s practice while their case is being investigated. The two types of interim orders are conditions of practice orders, which impose conditions the nurse or midwife must comply with, and interim suspension orders, which suspend the nurse or midwife’s registration. As the interim order relates to a nurse or midwife’s registration, there can only be one interim order in place at a time. This guidance is for all decision makers, including Practice Committee panel members.

Interim orders, their purpose, and our powers to impose them

Applying the test: decision making factors

Necessary to protect the public

Otherwise in the public interest

In the nurse or midwife’s own interests

Interim orders and fraudulent or incorrect entry allegations

Interim orders and not having the necessary knowledge of English

Applications for interim orders

Review periods, extensions and multiple referrals