tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post5873911329877189479..comments2024-03-26T00:25:34.026-04:00Comments on Not Running a Hospital: Getting past denial in VictoriaPaul Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17065446378970179507noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-79617909527555691962016-03-16T00:48:27.992-04:002016-03-16T00:48:27.992-04:00Your blog is insightful and sadly an accurate acco...Your blog is insightful and sadly an accurate account of the state of affairs in Victoria. Whilst by most standards Victoria’s healthcare system is ‘good’ (or as you point out above the substandard norm!) …significant changes are required to consistently deliver truly ‘great’ care. We’re unfortunately another poignant example highlighting that ‘good is the enemy of great’. Our lack of data transparency lulls us into a false sense of confidence and results in the absence of a burning platform to drive much needed improvements. Despite evidence of serious failures and deficiencies in our healthcare system (such as the recent case of Djerriwarrh), it's disappointing we still can’t ‘get past denial’ and continue to have incidents resulting in avoidable patient harm.<br /><br />I’m encouraged on a daily basis by many like-minded people who share a focus on pursuing initiatives that create safer and more positive experiences for our patients. Whilst there is clearly a long road ahead… I’m hopeful that collectively we can create greater patient engagement, improve the quality of care, build more effective governance systems and make a difference that will benefit patients. The question is how many patients will be adversely affected in the time it takes to ‘get past denial’ and build enough momentum for change across the entire Victorian healthcare system? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-32304685036360717712016-03-12T11:51:07.406-05:002016-03-12T11:51:07.406-05:00It is really disappointing to see the 'same ol...It is really disappointing to see the 'same old, same old' rearing its hideous head again. It sounds like there is a 'sounds good' mentality of wanting to change things, but, when it comes down to it, not a will to do what it will take to make everyone safer. This is tragic as lives are being lost or damaged through inaction and denial.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310337710791211076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-88725393840138305062016-03-12T11:34:02.494-05:002016-03-12T11:34:02.494-05:00From Facebook:
When our son died of medical harm ...From Facebook:<br /><br />When our son died of medical harm a nurse told me that their hospital was within the normal metrix for harm. I say, "There IS no acceptable metrix for any sort of harm because preventable harm of any kind at any time should never be considered the norm."Victoria Nahumnoreply@blogger.com