Melbourne Health charged after patient death in emergency care
11 May 2026•BlueSafe Team•Source: WorkSafe VIC
Melbourne Health faces two charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act following the death of a patient admitted for an emergency mental health assessment in June 2024.
The patient took their own life after being admitted to the hospital for the assessment.
One charge, under section 23(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, alleges Melbourne Health failed to ensure people other than employees were not exposed to health and safety risks.
The second charge, under section 26(1) of the Act, alleges it failed to ensure a workplace under its management and control was safe and without risks to health.
A filing hearing is scheduled at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 2 June 2026.
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