This fact sheet has been developed to provide information about the current IV fluid shortage being experienced in Australia.
fact sheet for health service organisations (HSOs) and clinicians on conservation strategies and safety considerations related to the IV fluid shortage and disruption to supply
National Sepsis Oversight Group
The Oversight Group is chaired by Conjoint Associate Professor Carolyn Hullick, Chief Medical Officer at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (Commission). The Oversight Group met for the third time on 22 May 2024.
Members noted that procurement of a national targeted public awareness campaign is underway and discussed: