Incentivising Better Patient Safety (IBPS) Attestation

We’re pleased that Victorian maternity hospitals are committed to the objectives of the VMIA Incentivising Better Patient Safety (IBPS) program and have been working hard to meet the eligibility requirements. We thank you for your support. 

The attestation period

Each year, the attestation period starts on 1 September. Hospitals have one month to submit their attestation forms between 1-30 September.

For more information, please refer to the IBPS operating manual [PDF, 2.29MB]. 

How do I know if I will receive my refund?

To check the progress of your refund, please call us on (03) 9270 6990 or email contact@vmia.vic.gov.au 

When will I get my refund?

If you can demonstrate that you have met the attestation criteria, you’ll receive your refund(s) in November. We pay refunds via electronic funds transfer (EFT), accompanied by a refund invoice.

If your bank account details have changed this financial year, it’s important that you complete a VMIA Supplier Registration Form [PDF, 145KB] and email it with a deposit slip to contact@vmia.vic.gov.au

Will VMIA contact my hospital to understand how we implemented the IBPS program?

We’ll be having conversations with some successful hospitals in the next financial year, just to make sure the IBPS program has been properly implemented and is delivering value for the Victorian community. You’ll need to keep your education and training records maintained in order to support this conversation. You might also find our IBPS Training Tracker helpful in managing your records.

What support is available?

VMIA wants to reward Victorian maternity services for improving safety and outcomes. Your VMIA Risk Adviser offers tailored support to ensure you implement a program that meets the overarching training and attestation criteria. This may include co-developing systems and processes, action plans, meeting with your staff or talking to your Board of Management.

Any questions?

You can call us on (03) 9270 6990 or email us at contact@vmia.vic.gov.au – we’re always here to help.