Office of Chief Psychiatrist - Fact Sheet - Clinical Governance
Overview
Victoria's Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, effective September 2023, expands the Chief Psychiatrist's oversight to include chemical restraint monitoring and mental health services in custodial settings. Clinical governance requirements strengthen, with mandatory reporting of serious incidents to ensure consumer-centered care and continuous quality improvement.
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Office of Chief Psychiatrist
Key insights
- New Mental Health Wellbeing Act commenced 1 September 2023
- Chief Psychiatrist now oversees chemical restraint monitoring for first time
- Custodial settings mental health services face expanded reporting requirements now
- Clinical governance ensures continuous quality improvement and consumer rights protection
- Serious clinical incidents require immediate notification within 24 hours
- Chemical restraint reporting starts in bed-based and custodial settings
- Strong internal governance processes ensure timely notifications and incident management
- Royal Commission recommendations drive accountability and public confidence building measures
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