Guidelines, Policies, Procedures and Protocols
Leaders in the field compiled the following policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols to support professionals in the delivery of quality palliative care services.
- Core Competencies for Professionals
Source: Supportive Care of the Dying - Palliative Care RN Competencies Evaluation Form
Source: Mount Carmel Palliative Care Program - Non-oral Hydration and Feeding in Advanced Dementia or at the End of Life
Source: Medical College of Wisconsin Palliative Care Program - Analgesic Prescribing Guidelines
Source: Medical College of Wisconsin Palliative Care Program - Pain Management: Clinician/Caregiver - Controlled Analgesia: Clinical Policy & Procedure Manual
- Use of Pentobarbital for Total Sedation and Ventilator Withdrawal
- Pain Assessment and Management, Patient Care Policy and Procedure: Pediatrics
Source - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Palliative Care Program - Palliative Care Treatment Algorithms for Symptom Management
Source - MCCVCU Palliative Care Program - Medication Guidelines for Symptom Relief
Source - Fairview Health System, Transitions and Life Consultation Team - Managing Conflict Concerning Requests to Withhold or Withdraw Treatment
Source - MCW Palliative Care and Ethics Committee - DNR Orders Guidelines
- Death, End of Life, Care of the Dying Child, Disposition of the Body
- Patient Rights and Responsibilities
- Palliative Care Guidelines
- Guidelines for Nutrition Services and Environmental Services
Source - Fairview Health System, Transitions and Life Consultation Team


