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Victorian health service facing charges over death of patient

Feb 20th 2024 |

Victorian health service facing charges over death of patient

A Victorian health service has been charged by WorkSafe after a mental health patient died at a Melbourne Hospital two years ago.

The charge against the health service is in relation to their failure to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals who are not employees, as required by section 23(1) of the OHS Act.

The patient tragically passed away by suicide while receiving treatment at the hospital in February 2022.

The case will be heard at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 13 March 2024.


Originally published on the WorkSafe Victoria website.

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