The Department of Health requires all Victorian public health services to have a policy or procedure in place that defines their organisational Code Grey response. Additionally, health services need to have an emergency alert of Code Grey that is separate from Code Black. While local arrangements will vary, Code Grey policies and procedures must align with the principles and minimum standards outlined in the department’s Code Grey Standards.
Weapons management in Victorian health services: principles and guidelines assists health services to develop appropriate policies and procedures for the management of weapons in healthcare settings. It provides practical guidance on health services' obligations, prevention measures, operational matters, documentation and reporting, cooperation with police, and key elements to be included in health services' policies.
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