We are committed to updating our maternity and neonatal eHandbooks as a priority project. Over the next 12 months, we will systematically update over 100 guidance items using the highest level of evidence available or by expert consensus agreement, where evidence is lacking.
The Neonatal eHandbook is a trusted and indispensable guide for healthcare professionals caring for neonates in Victoria. Our updates will strengthen this resource.
Recently published evidence has demonstrated that tight blood pressure targets in pregnancy are associated with improved maternal outcomes and are not associated with increased risk for the unborn baby. CCOPMM have observed an increase in maternal and fetal morbidity associated with delayed treatment of elevated blood pressure.
Rebecca (Bek) Van Wollingen is a distinguished healthcare leader with a proven track record in making significant contributions to safety enhancement and patient care. Armed with a Master of Public Health (Communicable disease control) and a Master of Business Administration, Bek brings a unique blend of expertise to her work.
Executive Director Safety, Dr Andy Phillips, has worked for the past 37 years as a healthcare leader in 6 countries. Before Safer Care Victoria, Andy was seconded to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and Health New Zealand to write the first national health plan for New Zealand and to provide clinical support for the development and implementation of health system values and behaviours.
We're developing an all-purpose resource for clinicians to provide to patients having planned surgery (also known as elective surgery). This work is part of the Surgery Recovery and Reform program aimed at improving care for patients on preparation lists (formally known as waitlists).
The QSEC members are appointed for a term of up to three years, with an additional term possible, subject to council approval, but for no longer than two terms.
The QSEC Chair is Associate Professor Jill Sewell AM. Professor Sewell was a consultant paediatrician at the Centre for Community Child Health at The Royal Children’s Hospital. She is active in many fields including medical ethics, paediatric and other medical education, medical regulation, quality improvement, health policy and service delivery.
Karrie is a visionary nursing leader with nearly 20 years’ experience driving health delivery innovation to ensure safer and more effective patient care. As Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, she provides professional leadership, advice and direction to the sector, drawing on a unique set of skills acquired across all aspects and levels of nursing, including regional and metropolitan health settings and academia.
The Mental Health Improvement Program (MHIP) is establishing the MHIP community to: