The Albury Wodonga region colonoscopy recall is now complete, with our organisation identifying, contacting, reviewing and supporting close to 2,000 patients during the process.
In January, our investigation found that some colonoscopies performed or supervised by a surgeon in the Albury Wodonga region between 2018 and 2022 were incomplete, potentially compromising the accuracy of the resulting diagnoses. This prompted a recall process.
We’re excited to share our next strategic plan that will guide us over the next 3 years in providing a safer healthcare system for all Victorians. It sets an ambitious agenda towards a continuous reduction of avoidable harm and statewide scaling of evidence-based, outcome-focused improvements.
The strategy is underpinned by a new vision, aim and 4 strategic priorities to improve the safety of the healthcare system summarised in the diagram below.
Since the commencement of the Health Legislation Amendment (Quality and Safety) Act 2022, questions have arisen around the potential overlap of the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic)(HS Act) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act).
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.