In part two of this topic, host, Kirstine Sketcher-Baker and guests, Helen Benham and Matthew Ames discuss the core functions of a Board Safety and Quality Committee. Specifically, providing examples of how these functions are put into practice and how to know that they work.

Host: Kirstine Sketcher-Baker, Executive Director, Patient Safety and Quality, Clinical Excellence Queensland

Guests: Associate Professor Helen Benham and Matthew Ames, Metro South Hospital and Health Board

Ensuring patient safety and quality in a Hospital and Health Service is a complex task. In this two-part topic, host, Kirstine Sketcher-Baker and guests, Helen Benham and Matthew Ames examine the vital role of Board Safety and Quality Committees. Learn how these committees are composed, their key responsibilities, and how diverse perspectives can drive significant improvements in patient care.

Host: Kirstine Sketcher-Baker, Executive Director, Patient Safety and Quality, Clinical Excellence Queensland

Guests: Associate Professor Helen Benham and Matthew Ames, Metro South Hospital and Health Board

Death is inevitable, but in certain cases, further investigation is necessary to determine the deceased person's identity, the time and place of death, the manner of death, and the cause of death. In this episode, host, Melleesa Cowie and Coroner Megan Fairweather discuss the role and functions of the Coroner, the obligations of Hospital and Health Services in reporting health-related deaths, and coronial findings and recommendations to improve public safety and prevent future deaths.

Host: Melleesa Cowie, Director, Patient Safety and Quality, Clinical Excellence Queensland

Guests: Coroner Megan Fairweather, Brisbane Coroner, Coroners Court of Queensland