Table 1 Characteristics of recipient organisations and deaths investigated
Recipient organisation (n = 90) | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Type | ||
Statutory authority and/or regulatory agency | 25 | 28% |
Government department | 22 | 24% |
Health care institution | 14 | 16% |
Peak body/professional association | 7 | 8% |
Private company | 5 | 6% |
Local council | 5 | 6% |
Emergency service | 4 | 4% |
Custodial and justice health service | 4 | 4% |
Other | 4 | 4% |
Size (full time equivalent employees) | ||
Large (>200) | 64 | 71% |
Medium (20–200) | 21 | 23% |
Small (<20) | 5 | 6% |
Location | ||
Victoria | 77 | 86% |
Another State or Territory | 1 | 1% |
National | 12 | 13% |
Deaths (n = 86) | n | % |
Cause | ||
Transport | 21 | 24% |
Complications of health care | 15 | 17% |
Drowning | 9 | 10% |
Natural cause | 8 | 9% |
Intentional self-harm | 7 | 8% |
Poisoning | 6 | 7% |
Falls | 3 | 3% |
Assault | 3 | 3% |
Other | 14 | 16% |