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:
The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health has published results from the National Preterm Birth Prevention Program. This study shows that the initiative has led to a significant decrease in early birth and improved pregnancy outcomes for women across Australia.
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More than 100 participants from 25 Victorian health services recently came together with a shared goal of reducing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in perioperative patients and minimising inappropriate anticoagulant prescribing in medical patients.
Gippsland Sepsis Project Coordinator, Jodie Campain, sharing project progress.
The Sustainable and Quality use of Diagnostics in Emergency Departments (SQuDs-ED) project launched in April 2025 with a two-day Sustainability in Quality Improvement (SusQI) workshop at the University of Melbourne.
Launched in 2021, the 100,000 Lives program is a five-year initiative to improve the safety and quality of healthcare for all Victorians. The program is a collaborative effort between Safer Care Victoria and health services across the state to enhance safety, reduce avoidable harm, and address the gaps in healthcare, especially in regional and diverse communities.
On 21 October, we attended the launch of Falls Prevention Alliance Australia, highlighting the urgent need to reduce fall-related harm among older Australians.
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