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.
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:
Reducing compulsory treatment was a key recommendation of the 2021 Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.
The framework aims to improve the pathway of care for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours and support their families, carers and supporters. It also builds workplace culture and workforce capability and confidence to support optimal care.
The MHIP partners with clinical and non-clinical workforce teams to design and test improvements that: