A new approach to excellent, safer care Peter Abraham, CEO at Swan Hill District Health is certain he is not alone in ‘data overwhelm’ when measuring, reviewing and reporting clinical data. “As you may be aware, collectively, Loddon Mallee individual health services and the LMHN have an exciting opportunity to co-design better systems for clinical measurement, review and improvement through the support of Safer Care Victoria and importantly, their association with the Institute for Health Care Improvement (IHI). I say exciting because, we are the chosen Region to work with first and lead the way. “On the ground, what we all should be striving for through a shared approach, is a more consistent, standardised view of data and simplified Clinical Governance dashboards tailored for each service that focus on the indicators we need. “We will develop and tailor “Improvement Science” skills with tools and methods available in all health services from the floor up and finally, a shared vision for improvement from the Board to Ward at each health service and across LMHN.” Following consultation with our region’s health service leaders and representatives from Safer Care Victoria, the LMHN has formally recogised a need for an innovative, regional approach to building the capability of Health Services to provide excellent, safe care.Developing a Regional System of Clinical Governance for the Loddon Mallee provides a great
opportunity to drive better care experiences for patients and clinicians with a tailored and standard framework. Through partnership with Safer Care Victoria and collaboration with key stakeholders, we will work together as a team to achieve a regional system of clinical governance through an evidence-based approach and with target focus areas. Investment in three Quality Improvement Fellowships in the next financial year will provide valuable insight in what is required for success. We are striving for excellent tangible outcomes for every health service. We are committed to providing regular communications and opportunities to work closely with you to help steer the direction and success for the Loddon Mallee region. As the initiative progresses the Steering Group will be engaging with the project team and be providing advice on quality and safety improvement areas. Project lead, Tara Cramer, says this is the first time Safer Care Victoria have worked with a regional focus dedicated to addressing the needs of the Loddon Mallee region in developing a Regional System of Clinical Governance. As project lead, Tara Cramer is your key contact and invites all members to have their voice heard through the steering group. “We will provide regular updates and avenues to work together in the co-design phase.”
We have an exciting opportunity to co-design better systems for clinical measurement, review and improvement through the support of Safer Care Victoria.
I’m excited to be involved in developing and uplifting the capability of all fifteen member
health services to deliver better, safer healthcare with a regional focus.
LMHN Regional Review | Issue 3 | Autumn 2023
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