In 2021-22, we saw an increase in sentinel events related to patient deterioration, particularly in children and young people. In response, we proactively brought together more than 100 health care leaders, clinicians, patients, and families to consider how we might improve the safety and quality of care for children accessing emergency healthcare in Victoria.
This resulted in three key recommended actions:
We are pleased to provide an update on the Safer Care for Kids: ViCTOR pilot project, a Safer Care Victoria led improvement initiative dedicated to enhancing the safety and quality of paediatric care across Victoria.
Victoria's mothers, babies and children reports and presentations
These reports contains data on all maternal, perinatal and paediatric mortality and morbidity and additional data on birthing outcomes.
Health services must report cases of maternal, perinatal and paediatric mortality and morbidity to the council for review.
CCOPMM and VPCC with Safer Care Victoria
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