Insulin Safety Week returns to help protect more patients from insulin error
A week-long campaign aimed at reducing insulin error among healthcare staff returns to six South West Sydney hospitals this summer.
Running from November 11 to November 17, 2024, Insulin Safety Week aims to increase awareness among healthcare professionals about the critical importance of insulin safety administration and foster important conversations among colleagues.
Once registered healthcare teams will receive a comprehensive pack of digital resources, designed to help them run impactful campaigns. These resources include graphics, templates, and guidelines to promote insulin safety within their teams.
Additionally, the pack offers access to a free e-learning topic from the Western Diabetes Educational Programme to further enhance professional knowledge.
To receive a pack, register via this form here.
This project has been sponsored by Novo Nordisk who have had no input into any arrangements or content.
To obtain the link please register.
The story of the Insulin Safety campaign
Hospital-wide campaigns to reduce insulin error began in 2019, with the launch of Insulin Safety Month across a number of South West Sydney hospitals.
Staff ran high-profile and engaging campaigns to raise awareness among colleagues about the importance of good insulin management.
They used a combination of online and printed resources to draw attention to the vital insulin ‘checklist’, including posters, social media graphics, t-shirts, and top tip lists.
The campaign was very well received by hospitals, with diabetes staff keen to educate colleagues.
Initiatives included:
On the back of last years successful campaign, Insulin Safety Week returns in 2024. Along with the South West Sydney hospitals taking part, the online resource pack will also available to all New South Wales hospitals.
The campaign is organised by Orange Juice Communications.