The Business Case
For introducing an End of Life Care Pathway
The evidence demonstrates that the quality of care for our dying can and should be improved. The introduction of an end of life care pathway is a practical approach to addressing a care deficit that has been identified as a national and state priority [2, 13-16].
The introduction of an end of life care pathway is a quality improvement measure to maximise the care of our most vulnerable population, the dying. The use of an end of life care pathway ensures that, throughout your care setting, each dying patient is assessed consistently and all areas of need are addressed [2, 17, 18].
A generic Executive Summary (PDF) and a generic Business Plan (PDF) detailing the business argument for the introduction of an end of life care pathway are available for download by clicking on the links.
For more detailed information, including access to an Educational Package, please register your interest by contacting Research Fellow/Project Officer, centreforpallcare@svhm.org.au
