Clinical Guidelines
- Anticipatory Medicines - Statewide guidance for Victoria (March 2020) - Describes the use of anticipatory medicines for people with a life-limiting or life-threatening illness who are receiving palliative care or end of life care at home. Guides healthcare professionals in prescribing and obtaining supply of anticipatory medicines and supports healthcare professionals to assist carers to manage symptoms by using these medicines. * NOTE: this guidance is undergoing review by Safer Care Victoria to ensure the content is up to date.
- Terminal Phase Respiratory Secretions Management (May 2016) - The information included here is a guide only and reflected current Victorian palliative care practice and available literature at the time of release. Please follow your organisation’s policy and procedures regarding the management of respiratory secretions and end-of-life care. * NOTE: this guidance is undergoing review to ensure the content is up to date.
- Victorian Guideline for the Prevention of VTE in Adult Hospitalised Patients (October 2023) - Developed by an expert working group and providing essential insights and recommendations for VTE prophylaxis. With 50-75 per cent of hospitalised patients having at least one risk factor for VTE this guideline is a crucial tool for the healthcare community.
- Saf-T-intima for RACFs (April 2017)
- Syringe Driver Drug Compatibilities (February 2021) - These guidelines are housed on the Safer Care Victoria website
- Opioid Conversions (February 2021) - These guidelines are housed on the Safer Care Victoria website