Hospital to home
Patient information videos
We know it’s sometimes difficult to remember all the information you’re given at hospital, so we’ve created these videos to demonstrate how to administer medication and continue hospital cares at home.
You can watch demonstration videos on giving medication, managing a feeding tube, managing a stoma, looking after vascular access devices, home chemotherapy and taking care of yourself.
If you have any questions be sure to ask your healthcare team.
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Administering medications
Applying a Pain Patch
Breaking an Ampoule or Plastic Vial
Crushing Tablets
Dispersing Tablets and Capsules
Giving a Subcutaneous Injection
Giving Esomeprazole Through a Feeding Tube
Giving Medication Through a Feeding Tube
Measuring Liquid Medication With a Dosing Cork or Adapter
Measuring Liquid Medication With a Syringe
Managing feeding tubes
Caring for Your Feeding Tube at Home
Managing stomas
One Piece Appliance Change
Two Piece Appliance Change
Caring for vascular devices
Caring For Vascular Access Devices – The Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
Caring For Vascular Access Devices – The Peripherally Inserted Venous Cannula (PIVC)
The Tunnelled Central Venous Access Device
The Totally Implanted Vascular Access Devices (Port)
Intravenous chemotherapy at home
Ambulatory Infusion Pump (CADD)
The Infusor Pump
Self care
Food Safety Guidelines
Infection Safety
Measuring Blood Glucose Levels
Mouth Care
Links to Blood Glucose Monitoring Machine demonstrations
Abbott Diabetes care
Ascensia Diabetes Care
Roche Diabetes Care
End of life care
Mouth care
Australian Medicines Handbook (2019). Fentanyl. AMH. [online]. Retrieved from: https://amhonline-amh-net-au.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/chapters/analgesics/drugs-pain-relief/opioid-analgesics/fentanyl [Accessed 15 May 2019].
Bard Peripheral Vascular (2019). Power Port. Bardaccess.com. Retrieved from: https://www.bardaccess.com/assets/literature/0735582_PowerPort_Patient_Guide.pdf [Accessed 23 May 2019].
Bard Access Systems (2007). Power PICC. Bardaccess.com. Retrieved from: https://www.bardaccess.com/assets/literature/0715356_PowerPICC_Patient_Guide_web.pdf [Accessed 23 May 2019].
Canadian Virtual Hospice (2017). “Administering medications – Applying a medicated patch” Canadian Virtual Hospice, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Retrieved from: http://www.virtualhospice.ca/en_US/Main+Site+Navigation/Home/Support/Support/The+Gallery/Caregiving+
Demonstrations/Administering+medications+_+Applying+a+medicated+patch.aspx [Accessed 30 April 2019].
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eviQ.org.au. (2019). 457-Administration of antineoplastic drugs – intramuscular and subcutaneous. eviQ. [online]. Retrieved from: https://www.eviq.org.au/clinical-resources/administration-of-antineoplastic-drugs/457-administration-of-antineoplastic-drugs-intra [Accessed 23 May. 2019].
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eviQ.org.au. (2019). 919-Hazardous drug spill management. eviQ. [online]. Retrieved from: https://www.eviq.org.au/clinical-resources/administration-of-antineoplastic-drugs/919-hazardous-drug-spill-management [Accessed 6 Jun. 2019]
eviQ.org.au. (2019). 1920-CADD®-Solis VIP Pump. eviQ. [online]. Retrieved from: https://www.eviq.org.au/patients-and-carers/patient-information-sheets/1920-cadd-solis-vip-pump [Accessed 6 Jun. 2019]
eviQ.org.au. (2019). 3078-GP fact sheet – common chemotherapy side effects. eviQ. [online]. Retrieved from: https://www.eviq.org.au/clinical-resources/health-professional-fact-sheets/3078-gp-fact-sheet-common-chemotherapy-side-effe [Accessed 23 May. 2019].
eviQ.org.au. (2019). 3098-Infection during cancer treatment. eviQ. [online]. Retrieved from: https://www.eviq.org.au/patients-and-carers/patient-information-sheets/3098-infection-during-cancer-treatment [Accessed 23 May 2019].
eviQ.org.au (2016). 3099-Mouth problems during cancer treatment. eviQ. [online].Retrieved from: https://www.eviq.org.au/patients-and-carers/patient-information-sheets/3099-mouth-problems-during-cancer-treatment [Accessed 23 May 2019].
eviQ.org.au. (2019). 3338-Infection during cancer treatment. eviQ. [online] Retrieved from: https://www.eviq.org.au/patients-and-carers/patient-information-videos/3338-infection-during-cancer-treatment [Accessed 23 May. 2019].
Global Enteral Device Supplier Association (2016). Position Statement Supporting ENFit® Low Dose Tip Syringe. Stayconnected.org. Retrieved from: http://stayconnected.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/GEDSA-Low-Dose-Tip-position-statement-817-FINAL.pdf [Accessed 9 June 2019].
Global Enteral Device Supplier Association (2016). Preparing and Administering Medication using ENfit®. Procedure for Use in the Inpatient Setting.Stayconnected.org. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVnhzwOTTkk [Accessed 9 June 2019].
Global Enteral Device Supplier Association (2016). Reducing the Risk of Medical Device Tubing Misconnections. ENFit® Low Dose Tip Syringe Review. Stayconnected.org. Retrieved from: http://stayconnected.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/GEDSA-Low-Dose-Syringe-End-User-LDT-Preso-FINAL.pdf [Accessed 9 June 2019].
Global Enteral Device Supplier Association (2017). Procedure for Inpatient Settings: Preparing and Administering Medications Using ENFit®.Stayconnected.org. Retrieved from: http://stayconnected.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/medication-administration-poster.pdf [Accessed 9 June 2019].
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Medicina Limited (2018). ENfitTM. Medicina.co.uk. Retrieved from: https://medicina.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ENFit-Literature.pdf [Accessed 9 June 2019].
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Medicina Limited (2018). Enteral Feeding Guidelines. Medicina.co.uk. Retrieved from: https://medicina.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Enteral-feeding-guidelines.pdf [Accessed 9 June 2019].
Mims Australia (2018). Durogesic Transdermal System Consumer Medicine Information. Mims Online. Retrieved from: https://www-mimsonline-com-au.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/Search/CMI.aspx?ModuleName=Product%20Info&searchKeyword=durogesic&PreviousPage=~/Search/QuickSearch.aspx&SearchType=&ID=37940001_2 [Accessed 30 April 2019].
RBWH (2018) Patient Information on Care Of A Cadd Solis – Vip Infusion Pump During Home Treatment. Retrieved from: http://hi.bns.health.qld.gov.au/cancer_care/documents/patient-edu-cadds.pdf [Accessed 6 June 2019].
RBWH (2018). Guide for using ENFit® for Medication Administration via ORAL & ENTERAL routes- ORAL administration of LIQUID medications. [Accessed 9 June 2019].
RBWH (2018). Trouble Shooting Guide: Central Venous Access Device: http://hi.bns.health.qld.gov.au/cancer_care/documents/cvad-flowchart.pdf [Accessed 23 May 2019].
RBWH Policy #000259. Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation and Infusion Management – Adult and Paediatrics . Retrieved from: http://hi.bns.health.qld.gov.au/RBH/policies/procedures/000259.pdf [Accessed 23 May 2019].
RBWH Policy #001550. CADD – Solis VIP Ambulatory infusion pump, programming of. Retrieved from: http://hi.bns.health.qld.gov.au/rbh/policies/procedures/001550.pdf [Accessed 6 June 2019].
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RBWH Policy #002396. Diabetic Management. (2017). Retrieved from: http://hi.bns.health.qld.gov.au/rbh/policies/procedures/002396.pdf [Accessed 23 May 2019].
RBWH Policy #004689. Subcutaneous cannula placement for multiple medication administration and subcutaneous infusions. (2018). Retrieved from: http://hi.bns.health.qld.gov.au/rbh/policies/procedures/004689.pdf [Accessed 23 May 2019].
Smiths Medical Australasia Pty Ltd. (2019). CADD SOLIS-VIP Patient Information Operator’s Manual. Smiths Medical. Retrieved from: https://infusystem.com/images/manuals/CADD%20Solis%20VIP.pdf [Accessed 6 Jun. 2019].
Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia (2018). Amitriptyline in Don’t Rush to Crush. SHPA. Retrieved from: https://www-mimsonline-com-au.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/Search/DNC.aspx?ModuleName=Product%20Info&searchKeyword=Amitriptyline+hydrochloride&PreviousPage=~/Search/QuickSearch.aspx&SearchType=&ID=1170001 [Accessed 30 April 2019].
Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia (2018). Esomeprazole in Don’t Rush to Crush. SHPA. Retrieved from: https://www-mimsonline-com-au.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/Search/DNC.aspx?ModuleName=Product%20Info&searchKeyword=Esomeprazole&PreviousPage=~/Search/
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Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia (2018). Reasons not to Crush in Don’t Rush to Crush. SHPA. Retrieved from: https://www-mimsonline-com-au.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/Search/DNC.aspx?ModuleName=Product%20Info&searchKeyword=lyrica&PreviousPage=~/Search/QuickSearch.aspx&SearchType=&ID=73190001_2 [Accessed 30 April 2019].
Society of Hospital Pharmacists (2018). Morphine in Don’t Rush to Crush. SHPA. Retrieved from: https://www-mimsonline-com-au.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/Search/DNC.aspx?ModuleName=Product%20Info&searchKeyword=morphine&PreviousPage=~/Search/QuickSearch.aspx&SearchType=&ID=3380001_2 [Accessed 30 April 2019].
Society of Hospital Pharmacists (2018). Pancreatic Enzymes in Don’t Rush to Crush. SHPA. Retrieved from: https://www-mimsonline-com-au.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/Search/DNC.aspx?ModuleName=Product%20Info&searchKeyword=pancrelipase&PreviousPage=~/Search/QuickSearch.aspx&SearchType=&ID=51960001_2 [Accessed 30 April 2019].
Society of Hospital Pharmacists (2018). Prednisolone in Don’t Rush to Crush. SHPA. Retrieved from: https://www-mimsonline-com-au.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/Search/DNC.aspx?ModuleName=Product%20Info&searchKeyword=prednisolone&PreviousPage=~/Search/QuickSearch.aspx&SearchType=&ID=28310001_2 [Accessed 30 April 2019].
Society of Hospital Pharmacists 2018). Pregabalin in Don’t Rush to Crush. SHPA. Retrieved from: https://www-mimsonline-com-au.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/Search/DNC.aspx?ModuleName=Product%20Info&searchKeyword=lyrica&PreviousPage=~/Search/QuickSearch.aspx&SearchType=&ID=73190001_2 [Accessed 30 April 2019].
Feedback
It would help us if you could complete this survey to provide feedback on the videos. We’ll use this feedback to evaluate whether the videos have been helpful to you at home. Thank you for your time and participation.