Support is given to a multidisciplinary out-patient record currently under consideration. There is good interdisciplinary collaboration. The trauma team is notified in advance of client arrival. There is 24-hour access to a central poison control centre. There is some use of clinical practice guidelines.
Thrombolytic therapy is incorporated into standing orders.
Inclusion and exclusion criteria have been developed. Door to needle time is monitored. A conscious sedation protocol is in place. Standard height and weight scales are used for management of podiatric cases. A common intravenous health record has been developed for the home therapy program.