Charges laid after patient dies at VIC hospital’s psychiatric care centre

A medical facility operator has been charged by WorkSafe after a patient died at a Geelong hospital two years ago.

In December 2022, the patient sadly ended her own life while receiving treatment in the acute psychiatric unit of the hospital.

The hospital operator is confronted with two allegations under section 23(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for not taking reasonable measures to prevent individuals other than employees from being exposed to health and safety hazards.

The case was scheduled for a filing hearing at a Geelong court on 7 January 2025.

First published here.