Victorian healthcare is under immense pressure. With constrained budgets and overstretched resources, every dollar and moment must be spent where it matters most — delivering patient care.
The ‘Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff’ (GROSS) initiative is a globally recognised program launched in Hawaii and has been implemented successfully at organisations like the Cleveland Clinic, Western Health and Queensland Health. It is designed to empower health professionals to help health services:
- Identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Boost worker morale and productivity.
- Redirect resources to frontline care.
In a petition, AMA Victoria is calling on the Victorian Government — Premier Jacinta Allan, Deputy Premier Ben Carroll, Minister Mary-Anne Thomas and Treasurer Jaclyn Symes — to take action to implement the ‘Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff’ (GROSS) initiative across all Victorian health services.
Why GROSS is essential
For years clinicians, the Australian Medical Association of Victoria and the Australian Salaried Medical Officers' Federation (Victorian Branch) have raised concerns about inefficiencies in our health system. The Department of Health acknowledges these issues and concerns, yet there is no systematic mechanism to address them. The GROSS initiative provides a proven framework to tackle inefficiencies and ensure health services operate at peak efficiency.
What we are asking for
To deliver meaningful change, we call on the Victorian Government to:
- Announce government support for GROSS: Publicly commit to implementing GROSS as a priority initiative to improve productivity, reduce waste and focus resources on patient care throughout the state.
- Appoint a high-level champion:Appoint Ms Jenny Atta PSM, Secretary of the Department of Health, to lead this initiative and ensure it remains a serious organisational priority.
- Incorporate GROSS into Statements of Priorities: Embed GROSS into the next round of health services’ Statements of Priorities to drive engagement and accountability across all departments and health services.
Help cut the waste and refocus on care!
Victorian healthcare professionals are working tirelessly under increasing pressure. It is time to support them by cutting out the 'stupid stuff' that wastes time, money, and energy.
Sign this petition and join us in calling on the Victorian Government to champion GROSS for a healthier, more efficient future for all Victorians.
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Further reading
- Hospital workers want to scrap ‘stupid’ online training tasks | ABC Radio Melbourne