- Date:
- 28 Oct 2024
This toolkit contains resources and key principles to consider for the safe introduction of Criteria Led Discharge (CLD) in the context of planned surgery. However, the key principles could be applied to improve discharge processes and support the introduction of CLD across other clinical cohorts.
The resources included in this toolkit should be used to develop customised processes that consider the unique aspects of each Victorian Health Service. CLD should not replace post operative review by the surgical team or the ability for the patient to ask those present in theatre questions about their surgery.
It is important to note that clinical judgement should always prevail and CLD including the resources within this toolkit are not intended as a replacement.
Acknowledgements
The services that have informed and supported the development of the Criteria Led Discharge Toolkit.
Glossary and acronyms
A comprehensive list of key terms and acronyms, along with their definitions, used in the Criteria Led Discharge Toolkit.
Application of the toolkit
An overview of the Criteria Led Discharge Toolkit explaining what it is and what the benefits are.
Introducing CLD into your local setting
An overview of the process and considerations to introduce Criteria Led Discharge.
Resource requirements for safe introduction
An overview of the resource considerations needed to implement Criteria Led Discharge.
Appendices
A list of key documents referenced in the Criteria Led Discharge Toolkit.
References
A comprehensive list of key references to information that supports Criteria Led Discharge.
Key principles for safe and effective criteria led discharge
The criteria led discharge process, emphasising patient involvement, governance and discharge planning.
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