Safer Care Victoria (SCV) has been notified of several sentinel events involving the deterioration of children who have presented to Emergency Departments (EDs) across Victoria with sepsis. Review of these events has identified similar themes.
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- Incident response/review
We are seeking a new Maternity Clinical Lead to provide clinical expertise, leadership and strategic advice throughout the development, implementation and evaluation of the Maternity Learning Health Network.... Read more...
- Maternity and newborn
We have expanded the series of Best Care guidance to include radiation post radical prostatectomy and removal of gallbladder during bariatric surgery.... Read more...
- Innovation and improvement
SCV’s Mental Health Improvement Program is recruiting a Clinical Lead to support the Safety for all: Towards elimination of restrictive practices - Breakthrough Series Collaborative.
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In a highly anticipated breakout session at Giant Steps 22 on Thursday afternoon, Jo Rench, Manager of Psychology at Austin Hospital, outlined three variations of positive psychology programs carried out at Austin Health to improve worker... Read more...
- Mental health
Sleep disruption or insomnia is a debilitating problem for 30 per cent of the population. In hospitals, insomnia can seriously disrupt operations, which is why patients are being prescribed sedation medications to help them get a good night’s sleep.
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We’ve heard about how powerful partnering and co-design are in driving real change – but where do we start? And how do we do it well?
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Children in the Emergency Department (ED) deteriorate unexpectedly. Paediatric sentinel events and coroners’ cases have recurring themes related to parent/carers' inability to effectively escalate their concerns about their child's deterioration whilst in the ED.
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