Rise in preventable child deaths in Victorian hospitals prompts formation of new service

Safer Care for Kids aims to give parents and carers an alternative pathway to raise concerns if they feel they are not being heard

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A sharp rise in preventable deaths and serious harm in Victoria's hospitals, particularly in children, has prompted the creation of a new support service.

Victoria recorded 240 sentinel events in 2021/22, an increase of 43% on the year before when 168 were recorded.

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