Thursday 7 November | 13:10-14:40

Session format: Presentation

Stream: Population

 

Part 1: The development and implementation of a statewide patient escalation process, ‘Ryan’s rule

Queensland Health Patient Safety and Quality, Clinical Excellence Queensland, Hospital and Health Service clinicians and consumer representatives collaborated to develop and implement a statewide patient escalation process used across 177 facilities in Queensland.

Over the last 10 years (01.01.2013 -31.12.2023) this service has been called 11,676 times.

This presentation will provide an overview of the design and implementation process, and outline the results and lessons learned over the last 10 years. Patient escalation processes can add an additional safety-net to the use of early warning and response system tools in busy, complex health systems.

Shaune Gifford Queensland Department of Health; Australia

 

Part 2: Green Metro North – transition to clean, green, sustainable healthcare

Metro North Health’s Green Metro North Sustainability Strategy outlines its plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This strategy includes reducing waste, using electric vehicles and transitioning hospitals to electric power. They’ll implement sustainable practices across buildings, food service, and water usage. The strategy includes requiring sustainable design in building projects, reducing nitrous oxide emissions, and involving staff in sustainability efforts. They’re also conducting climate risk assessments to ensure their infrastructure is resilient for the future.

Kellie Williams Metro North Hospital and Health Service; Australia

 

Part 3: Improving VTE prophylaxis – the clot thickens

Kunwarjit Sangla Townsville University Hospital; Australia

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From Garbage to Green: A Soft Plastic Recycling Initiative in one Canadian Anesthesia Department Claire Moura Safer Care Victoria; Australia

 

Session details to be announced soon.