Cardiotocography Monitoring Policy
MP 0076/18 - Cardiotocography Monitoring Policy (pdf 204KB)
Applicable to: This Policy is applicable to Health Service Providers that provide maternity services.
Description: The purpose of the Cardiotocography Monitoring Policy (policy) is to mandate minimum requirements for cardiotocography (CTG) monitoring and interpretation of CTGs, and staff education for Health Service Providers that provide maternity services.
The aim of CTG monitoring is to identify signs of suspected fetal compromise to initiate management that may reduce or prevent fetal morbidity and mortality in pregnancies with identified clinical risk factors. This policy aims to improve perinatal outcomes and reduce the risk of adverse events associated with CTG monitoring clinical practices within Health Service Providers that provide maternity services.
This policy must be read in conjunction with the following:
This policy is a mandatory requirement for Health Service Providers under the Clinical Governance, Safety and Quality Policy Framework pursuant to section 26(2)(c) of the Health Services Act 2016.
Date of effect: 10 January 2018
Policy Framework
Clinical Governance, Safety and Quality
Cardiotocography-Monitoring-Standard (pdf 315KB)
Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance Guideline Fourth Edition 2019 - RANZCOG
ACM National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral 4th Edition
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights: A guide for healthcare providers 2nd Edition 2019
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Shared Decision Making 2019
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare - Recognising and Responding to Clinical Deterioration Standard 2019