Safer Care Victoria

Help Shape the Future of Sepsis Care in Australia! Your voice matters. The National Clinical Care Registry (NCCR) is inviting Australians to share their experiences and insights through the Shaping Sepsis Care Survey. Your feedback will help identify the research questions that matter most and guide improvements in sepsis management and patient outcomes nationwide. We want to hear from: ✅ Adults who have been diagnosed with sepsis ✅ Family members or carers of someone who has had sepsis ✅ Healthcare professionals with experience caring for people with sepsis Take the short, anonymous survey here: https://lnkd.in/g4HEF_Bi Together, we can make a real difference.

📢 Our latest newsletter is out now! Dive into insights, and updates from our current projects. Whether you're looking for practical tools or want to stay in the loop with what we're working on, there's something for everyone. Scroll to the end to subscribe and never miss an update! https://lnkd.in/gqRVSmQY

Reducing low value testing to improve care and reduce our environmental impact. The Sustainable and Quality use of Diagnostics in Emergency Departments (SQuDs-ED) project launched in April 2025. Four months in, eleven health services are actively implementing improvements across 19 emergency departments in regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne. We are proud to report that their collective efforts have already: • prevented 86,000 unnecessary tests • saved $1.9 million dollars • avoided 22,000 kg CO2e, equivalent to driving 113,000km in an average Australian car. Safer Care Victoria extends sincere thanks to all participating health services. Your efforts are not only improving outcomes for consumers but also helping shape a more sustainable future for healthcare in Victoria.

We’re excited to share our Annual Report 2024–25 and Annual Plan 2025–26.  ✅ Our Annual Report 2024–25 is a look back at the achievements and initiatives that strengthened healthcare quality and safety across Victoria.  🚀 Our Annual Plan 2025–26 is our roadmap for the current year, detailing how we’ll continue working to help deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred care for all Victorians  👉 Explore the report and plan here: https://lnkd.in/gvek9EwV

🎉 World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week is here! AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites evolve to resist medicines—making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of spread, severe illness and death (World Health Organization). Join us in recognising World AMR Awareness Week from 18 to 24 November. This year’s theme is: “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future.” At Safer Care Victoria, we’re acting now through: • Check Again Network: working to improve penicillin allergy assessment and testing for hospitalised Victorians, leading to better prescribing of antibiotics. • Antibiotic Prescribing Excellence in Primary Care: supporting GPs with tailored feedback, expert education and evidence-based guidelines to improve antibiotic use. • The Adult Sepsis Collaborative: supporting health services across Victoria to monitor and improve timely antibiotic administration in line with local guidelines, enhancing early recognition and response to sepsis in acute care settings. Let’s work together to preserve the power of antimicrobials, for today and the future Find out more about our projects in Safe Use of Medicines: https://lnkd.in/gRvHARcY #WAAW2025 #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR #SaferTogetherProgram

Today is World Prematurity Day - a moment to raise awareness, honour tiny fighters, and reflect on the journey of families affected by preterm birth. Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide. Behind each lived experience of premature birth is a story of resilience, hope, and the tireless dedication of healthcare professionals, families, and support networks. In Australia, we are fortunate to have world-class neonatal care, but we must continue to advocate for: • Relationship-based maternity care, including continuity of midwifery care • Equitable access to specialised services, especially in rural and regional areas • Compassionate and coordinated support for families navigating the NICU and beyond To all the parents, carers, midwives, nurses, medical specialists, allied health workers, pastoral support workers and volunteers - thank you for the care you provide every day. Let’s keep working toward a system where every baby, no matter how early they arrive, has the best possible start. #WorldPrematurityDay #NeonatalCare #ContinuityOfCare #MaternityCare #Advocacy #HealthEquity

November is Prematurity Awareness Month, and 17 November marks World Prematurity Day. Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, but many cases can be prevented. Through the National Preterm Birth Prevention Collaborative, Safer Care Victoria partners with health services to implement evidence-based strategies that help more babies reach full term - because every week counts. For information, resources and more, visit https://lnkd.in/g8GYVQM6 #WorldPrematurityDay #EveryWeekCounts #PretermBirthPrevention #SaferCareVictoria

Join us for a clinical conversation on Ultrasound in Preterm Birth Prevention - Cervical Length and Uterine Artery Assessment in Pregnancy Care.   This session is tailored for sonographers and radiologists. It highlights the critical role ultrasound plays in improving pregnancy outcomes and reducing preterm birth.   📅 Monday 08 Dec 2025 🕦 2.00 - 3.00 pm AEST 📍 Online, via Teams   Find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/gY-_ggrS

In an Australian first, we are pleased to share the final report of the Inquiry into Women’s Pain. Led by Chief Paramedic Officer Dr Louise Reynolds PhD, the intersectional consumer engagement strategy heard from over 13,000 voices of girls, women, their families and carers, clinicians, and researchers. We would like to thank every person and organisation who contributed to the Inquiry, in support of improving safe, quality pain care.

The CCOPMM 2024 Annual Report – For births and perinatal, maternal, child and adolescent deaths in Victoria in 2023 – has been redesigned into an engaging and practical resource. It presents comprehensive data and trends on births and deaths, alongside Good Practice Points for clinicians, health services, and the Victorian health system. This report aims to: • inform clinical practice • support health policy development • guide system planning and improvement. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gDSRSi3a