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:
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In March 2026, we invited people working in human research ethics across Victoria to share their experiences of the current ethics system. This survey was undertaken as part of the Strategic Ethics Reform Project.
In March 2026, Louise McKinlay, Chief Executive Officer of Safer Care Victoria (SCV), represented Victoria at the BMJ/Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, engaging with leading health system organisations from around the world to share learning and strengthen global partnerships.
We’re excited to celebrate a major milestone for the Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation (VPR) pilot, with the first Victorian successfully completing the program.
We are seeking input from Victorian public health service stakeholders to support the development of the Victorian Medicines Formulary.
The Formulary will establish a single, statewide list of medicines approved for use in Victorian public health services along with a statewide medicines governance structure. The aim is to support more consistent access to medicines, so people can receive care closer to home where possible, regardless of which public health service they attend.
Maternal sepsis is a serious and potentially life‑threatening condition that can occur during pregnancy, birth, or up to six weeks after birth. Recognising the signs early and receiving prompt care is essential to save lives.
We are consulting with consumers and key stakeholders to develop a Maternal Sepsis Pathway. This pathway will support healthcare staff across Victoria to recognise and respond to maternal sepsis quickly and consistently.