Use of point-of-care ultrasound in obstetric emergencies – Good practice point Last updated: 10 Sep 2025 Aim The aim of this good practice point is to guide clinicians in the use of POCUS for managing obstetric emergencies. Background Advances...
Activation of an Advanced Care Directive in children – Good practice point Last updated: 10 Sep 2025 If a child has an Advanced Care Directive (outlining preferences and values for medical treatment and care), the clinicians involved in the...
Ligature Point Audit Tool Last updated: 02 Sep 2025 This tool is designed to help Victorian mental health and wellbeing services identify, assess and reduce environmental ligature risks.
Victorian Quality and Safety Capability Framework Last updated: 18 Aug 2025 Overview The Victorian Quality and Safety Capability Framework outlines the essential knowledge, skills, and attributes required for...
Communication failure: Why calls still matter – Clinical practice point Last updated: 13 Aug 2025 Aim To highlight the limitations of mobile devices for communicating clinical concerns unless a direct phone call is made. Background Mobile...
Concealed blood loss as a cause of postoperative deterioration – Clinical practice point Last updated: 13 Aug 2025 Aim To remind clinicians at all levels that significant occult blood loss may be the cause of tachycardia and hypotension in the...
Responding to the deteriorating patient in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) – Clinical practice point Last updated: 13 Aug 2025 Aim To ensure clinical staff understand their institution’s established Post Anaesthesia Care Units (PACU) guidelines and broader guidelines...
Analgesic Stewardship Toolkit Last updated: 01 Jul 2025 The toolkit assists health services to develop core elements of an Analgesic Stewardship (AGS) program including a governance committee, program indicators, prescribing guidelines,
Timing of birth – Good practice point Last updated: 25 Jun 2025 JUNE 2025 Aim To promote evidence-based guidelines for the timing of birth in both uncomplicated and complicated pregnancies. It emphasizes...
