The Clinical Framework for the Delivery of Health Services (Clinical Framework) PDF, 1.29MB outlines a set of guiding principles for the delivery of health services. These principles are intended to support health professionals in their treatment of an injury through:
- measurement and demonstration of the effectiveness of treatment
- adoption of a biopsychosocial approach
- empowering the injured person to manage their injury
- implementing goals focused on optimising function, participation and return to work
- basing treatment on best available research evidence
The framework has been established to:
- optimise health and return to work outcomes
- inform health professionals about the TAC's and WorkSafe Victoria's expectations for the management of treatment of people injured in a transport or workplace accident
- provide a set of guiding principles for the provision of healthcare services
- ensure the provision of health services which are goal orientated, evidence based and clinically justified
- assist in the resolution of disputes
Since its review in 2011, the Clinical Framework has achieved national support from all Australian states and territories as well a range of health peak bodies and associations.
