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 Translational Research PhD Fellowship Pilot Program supports doctoral researchers to undertake projects that address priority challenges facing Victoria's health system.
Established by the Department of Health and now managed by Safer Care Victoria, the program connects fellows with health system leaders, government policy teams and academic partners to ensure their research addresses real-world healthcare priorities and needs.
We are currently reviewing the translational research priorities to ensure they continue to reflect emerging evidence, evolving health system needs and opportunities for improvement.
Until updated priorities are approved and published, the Translational Research Priorities 2022–2024 remain the current framework guiding our translational research activities and investment.
