Leave of absence from inpatient mental health units
health.vic.gov.au/chief-psychiatrist-guidelines/inpatient-leave-of-absenceSep 23, 2015 Guideline promoting the patients’ rights and recovery goals in relation to leave of absence. It also outlines processes and procedures for clinical staff.
Mental health services and supported residential services
health.vic.gov.au/chief-psychiatrist-guidelines/mental-health-services-and-supported-residential-servicesJan 23, 2019 Guideline promoting communication between patients, families, carers and staff working in mental health services and staff working in supported residential services (SRS).
Digital health standards and guidelines
health.vic.gov.au/quality-safety-service/digital-health-standards-and-guidelinesApr 26, 2022 These digital health standards and guidelines help promote best practice guides, methodologies and principles for health services within Victoria.
COVID-19 Victorian respiratory protection program guidelines
health.vic.gov.au/victorian-respiratory-protection-program-COVID-19Jul 3, 2023 Guidance and expectations health services should adhere to when implementing their respiratory protection programs.
Calendar of ICD Coding and DRG Grouping Systems used in Victoria 2015-16
health.vic.gov.au/publications/calendar-of-icd-coding-and-drg-grouping-systems-used-in-victoria-2015-16Oct 29, 2015 The document provides information regarding the release dates and implementation dates for the admitted health classifications in use in Victoria.
Impact Assessment of proposals for changes to health service data collections
health.vic.gov.au/publications/impact-assessment-of-proposals-for-changes-to-health-service-data-collectionsDec 2, 2013 Impact Assessment of proposals for changes to health service data collections
AOD treatment catchments regional Victoria
health.vic.gov.au/publications/aod-treatment-catchments-regional-victoriaMay 12, 2015 There are 16 alcohol and drug service planning and delivery catchments in Victoria. There are seven catchments in regional Victoria, one each for Grampians, Loddon Mallee and Gippsland regions, and two each in Barwon-South West and Hume regions.; Catchments facilitate improved collaboration, planning and service coordination between alcohol and drug services and other health and welfare services. They also help reduce system fragmentation and encourage integration with other services systems. All catchments are to be used primarily for planning and resource distribution and to make it easier for clients to navigate services. ; Catchments should not be used to restrict client access and choice in service provider.
Antimony: Community fact sheet
health.vic.gov.au/publications/antimony-community-fact-sheetJun 5, 2014 Antimony: Community fact sheet
How to grow an urban forest
health.vic.gov.au/publications/how-to-grow-an-urban-forestOct 29, 2015 Published guidelines for shade and urban planning by Vision2020.
Guidelines for emergency department short stay units
health.vic.gov.au/publications/guidelines-for-emergency-department-short-stay-unitsJun 6, 2017 These guidelines have been produced to assist Victorian health services to implement and operate emergency department short stay units that support good practice. They aim to: provide a consistent understanding of the purpose of short stay units; offer guidance regarding patient selection and reporting activity; set high-level operational measures to benchmark performance; reduce variation in care while improving service efficiency and quality.
Reviewed 13 July 2023