ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Responsible Bodies Declaration
In accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, I am pleased to present the Report of Operations for Robinvale District Health Services for the year ending 30th June 2017.
Mr Peter Campisi Chairman
Robinvale 1st July 2017
The responsible Ministers during the reporting period were: The Hon. Jill Hennessy MP Minister for Health The Hon. Martin Foley MP Minister for Mental Health Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing The Hon. Jenny Mikakos MLC Minister for Families and Children
Annual Report Robinvale District Health Services
Robinvale District Health Service reports on its annual performance in two 128 Latje Road separate documents. This Annual Report of Operations fulfi ls the statutory Robinvale Victoria 3549 reporting requirements to Government and the Quality Account Report reports Telephone +61 3 5051 8111 on quality, risk management and performance improvement matters. Both Facsimile +61 3 5051 8100 documents are distributed to the community. Email [email protected] www.rdhs.com.au These reports are available on our website: www.rdhs.com.au ABN 58 413 230 512 C CONTENTS
About Us 2 Our Vision, Our Statement of Purpose, Our Commitment 4 2016–2017 Health Service Snapshot 5 Strategic Plan 2011–2016 6 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer’s Report 8 Director Reports 12 People and Culture 18 Primary Care Services 20 Environmental Performance 23 Performance 24 Quality and Risk Management 32 Management 34 The Board of Management (Including Statutory Reporting) 36 Disclosure Index 41 Index 42 CGlossary of Terms 43
www.rdhs.com.au 1 ABOUT US
Robinvale District Health Services (RDHS) Pooncarie is a Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) that provides a diverse range of services to communities across a catchment area of approximately 60,000 square kilometres. Dareton Wentworth NSW Ivanhoe Mildura In addition to service delivery in its Red Cliffs Murray River immediate area, RDHS provides outreach Euston Robinvale Balranald services to the communities of Ouyen, Boundary Bend Boundary Bend and Manangatang in Wemen Denotes RDHS Vic Pooncarie Service Area Victoria and Dareton, Wentworth and Manangatang Ouyen Piangil Dareton Balranald in New South Wales. NSW Ivanhoe Wentworth Nyah Mildura Nyah West Red Cliffs Murray River Euston RobinvaleWoorinen Balranald Boundary Bend Swan Hill Wemen Denotes RDHS Vic Service Area We have a proud history of growth Manangatang Ouyen Piangil Lake Boga Nyah West Nyah Woorinen Swan Hill Murrabit through innovation, investment in our Lake Boga Murrabit Koondrook Koondrook Kerang Kerang staff and working in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders.
Melbourne
2 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 MelbourneA In July 2009 the Manangatang & District Hospital and RDHS merged to ensure the sustainability and development of health care services for the Manangatang community. During 2010 RDHS was also successful in having the Manangatang location incorporated into an MPS funding agreement.
RDHS operates 20 acute beds, 55 OUR SERVICES residential aged care places and provides Urgent Care services to Hospital (acute) Home Nursing Service both the Robinvale and Manangatang communities. The main campus at • 20 acute medical beds • Visiting Nurse Service Robinvale supports a comprehensive • Stabilisation and resuscitation • Post Acute Care range of services that includes Renal • Urgent Care Centre Dialysis, Radiology, Midwifery, Visiting • Maternity Program - Ante and Post Nursing and Community Health Nursing Natal Care Support Services Services. Also based at Robinvale is • Maternal Child Health Nursing an Allied Health team funded by The • Palliative care • Administration Western Health Alliance Ltd. And The • Post Acute Care • Customer Services Murray Primary Health Network to • Medical Imaging • Clinical Educator services to provide Primary Care Services across • Renal Dialysis agencies in Manangatang and the region. Ouyen Aged Care • Employer Training Programs RDHS employs 154 staff and has an • Graduate Nurse Program operating budget of approximately • Riverside Hostel - 30 Low Care • Hospitality and Facilities 14 million dollars. We are fortunate to Aged Residential Care beds Management Services have a high performing management • Main MPS site - 14 High Care • Information Technology team that takes pride in achieving Aged Residential Care Beds • Meals on Wheels exceptional business outcomes. RDHS • Manangatang Campus – 10 High • Occupational Health and Safety maintains a clear focus on service Care Aged Residential Care Beds • Public Relations development and delivery priorities • Respite Care • Supply and leverages off strong financial • Adult Day Activity and Support • RDHS Linen Service performance to make best use of the Service • Volunteer Services resources available to the community.
RDHS has achieved “Whole of Primary Care Services Services operating from or in Business” certification to the association with RDHS: internationally recognised standards • Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer of AS/NZS/ISO 9001:2008, • Access & Support Worker • Aged Care Assessment Team AS4801:2001 and the environmental • Early Years program • Aged psychiatric nursing service standard AS/NZS/ISO 14001:2004. • Aged and Disability Support • Audiology services RDHS was the first health service in • Asthma Education • Cancer support Australia to achieve this standard. • Continence Management • Men in Sheds • Counselling • Playgroup RDHS was honoured at the 2010 • Diabetes Education • Psychiatric community nursing Victorian Health Care Awards to • Health Promotion / Education • Rural Ambulance Service Victoria be presented with the “2010 Rural • Immunisation Program • Self Help arthritis group Health Service of the Year” by the • Men’s Programs • Seniors in Schools Program Premier of Victoria, Mr John Brumby. • Nutrition and Dietetics • Sexual Assault Team RDHS achieved the same award in • Occupational Therapy 2007 and was the first Victorian rural • Pap Smear Screening/Women’s health service to have received this Health award twice. • Physiotherapy • Podiatry • Social Work • Speech Pathology • Women’s Health Programs A www.rdhs.com.au 3 OUR Through leadership and innovation Robinvale District Health Services will strive to improve the health, VISION wellbeing and strength of our communities.
OUR Robinvale District Health Services is an acknowledged leader and innovator in the provision of rural health STATEMENT services. We aim to build sustainable healthy communities OF PURPOSE by improving the health, wellbeing and quality of life of all of our community members. We will achieve this by being accessible, building strong relationships, understanding and meeting people’s needs and using resources wisely.
Quality, Safety and Environment Cultural Diversity OUR Providing the best possible care Individuals are entitled to care that is and ensuring a safe and healthy attentive, respectful, and responsive COMMITMENT environment. We work to continuously to their needs. We understand the improve our services, identify, eliminate value of cultural diversity and will or minimise risks and minimise our strive to engage with all members of environmental footprint. the community and other stakeholders.
Innovation/Leadership Collaboration Innovation and leadership is valued Collectively we can achieve better and encouraged. We are committed outcomes. Working collaboratively to a supportive environment that with other agencies we seek to encourages new ideas and creativity reduce service fragmentation and and will actively seek opportunities to generating resource effi ciencies. develop and improve services available to the community. Community Individual health, wellbeing and Professional Integrity quality of life is closely connected to At all times we will act ethically community. We are committed to the and with integrity. We will observe social determinants of health model responsible business practices, making and will work to assist individuals to best use of resources available to the achieve their potential and to build organisation and the community community capacity.
Workforce Staff will be treated fairly, consistently and with honesty. We will invest in the development of a skilled workforce that is motivated by collaboration, striving for excellence and achieving outcomes for clients and the community. 4 Robinvale District HealthV Services Annual Report 2017 2016–2017 HEALTH SERVICE SNAPSHOT
159 2,300+ 55,000 RADIOLOGY EXAMINATIONS MEALS PREPARED STAFF PERFORMED AT RDHS AND DELIVERED TO PATIENTS, RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND STAFF, INCLUDING 3000 MEALS ON WHEELS TO ROBINVALE AND MANANGATANG RESIDENTS.
OOSH 730 VACATION ACUTE ADMISSIONS 2,370 PRESENTATIONS TO THE URGENT CARE CENTRE OPEN 242 DAYS OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS 19 THE OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CLINICAL PLACEMENT (OOSH) AND VACATION CARE STUDENTS PROGRAMS
Hwww.rdhs.com.au V 5 STRATEGIC PLAN 2011–2016 In the 2016 we reported that our Strategic Plan Delivering Person Strengthening our (2011-2016) was due Centred Services Community for an update during the • RDHS has the following services • A wing of the ‘old hospital’ was 2017 year. regularly visiting: Ophthalmology, refurbished to provide a single point Mental Health, Psychology, of entry to the complete range of Nephrology, Gynaecology, outpatient/primary care services Obstetrics and Audiology from offered by RDHS. 3 different service providers. The Board of Management and Executive • RDHS auspiced the Robinvale have determined that the development • Preventive health groups such Advancing Country Towns Project. of a new Strategic Plan will need to as warm water exercise classes, be done in conjunction with both the community walking groups, • RDHS created and distributed the relevant State and Commonwealth Strength & Balance, HEAL and Robinvale/ Euston and surrounding Health Department plans. The Victorian monthly diabetes education area Early Years Directory. This Department of Health and Human sessions for those with Type 2 resource provides an overview of all Services are currently undertaking health Diabetes are regularly run. services visiting and based in the service planning by region. The Northwest area to children and families. It is a regional planning commenced its review • The CEO holds regular meetings bright and user friendly directory. in May with Swan Hill District Health with the Robinvale “Elders” to and will continue in July with Mildura discuss current issues relating to • Tuning in to Kids parenting program Base Hospital. Both health services the indigenous community. was implemented successfully with will have signifi cant infl uence on the a number of families. services provided from Robinvale. • RDHS auspiced and participated in Once the service planning has occurred the Robinvale Euston Festival for • A new position titled ‘Community within the region, the outcomes of this Health Living project. Wellbeing Offi cer’ was introduced review together with the State-wide in mid-2015.This position has a Rural Health Plan, will put Robinvale • The Peace of Mind Pap smear strong focus on improving the District Health Services in a better project was conducted with RDHS wellbeing of our community. position to develop its own Strategic Allied Health Assistants and health Plan. The Strategic Plan must be workers at Murray Valley Aboriginal • RDHS continues to host a number refl ective of service provision and Co operative being trained to become of community events such as within the framework and expectations peer educators and advocates. Neighbour Day – a celebration of our funding and governing bodies. of community relationships and • Breast Screen Victoria, RDHS will NAIDOC week. The Board will now consider undertaking continue to provide a “base” for its Strategic Planning process early in the mobile van that visits rural • The Ripple Effect of Ethnicities 2018 to ensure the fi ndings of all the and remote communities on a (TREE) Project; a community venture reviews noted above are incorporated regular basis. was hosted by Robinvale District into the fi nal plan. The Board of Health Services with the aim to • The Royal Flying Doctor Service provide a safe, comfortable and Management will continue to seek Victoria, Mobile Dental Care meaningful platform for people feedback via consultation, with its Program provided a mobile dental from different cultural groups to community members in the interim. screening and referral service to participate and engage in the RDHS is committed to hearing your the community in 2013. The program Robinvale community. There are voices and opinions on what you think improved access to dental services, plans for this to be a regular event. your health needs are. enhance oral health knowledge (via education and health promotion) • The new RDHS Website was During the life of the 2011-2016 Strategic and contributed to better health launched. The website is easy-to Plan strong progress has been made outcomes (linking oral and general use, making it simpler and faster against all pillars. Following are examples health). to locate information and engage of the achievements. Swith the community.
6 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 Using Resources Investing in an Building Organisational Responsibly Outstanding Workforce Capacity
• Renal Dialysis room expanded • Primary Care staff participated in • The health service wide Audit to accommodate 4 chairs and to student supervision training. conducted in August 2015 meet infection control guidelines. demonstrated a high level of • 5 staff undertook RIPERN training. achievement against all 10 National • Health and Wellbeing Centre Safety and Quality Health Service refurbishment self-funded by RDHS. • Midwife presented to a midwifery Standards (NSQHSS). RDHS awarded conference on the RDHS model 3 “met with merit” in our Governance • Renewable Energy solution for the of care. and Partnership arrangements. main campus implemented and RDHS did maintain accreditation and was self-funded by RDHS. • RDHS accepted clinical placement the ‘met with merit’ status in 2016. students ( Initial Registration for • Ownership of the Riverside Campus Overseas Nurses) from the Institute • Riverside residential aged care building and land transferred to of Health & Nursing, Australia. campus continues to achieve full RDHS by the Robinvale Committee compliance against the Australian for the Aged. • 4 students from the placement Aged Care Quality Agency Standards and the overseas program have (AACQA). • RDHS continues to maintain a gained employment at RDHS. balanced budget. • Board of Management undertook • 7 Work Experience students. Governance evaluation and training. • A new air conditioning systems (providing for personal comfort • Board of Management continue • Kronos time and attendance and levels) to the main campus hospital to support local students wishing rostering embedded within the and nursing home was installed in to undertake tertiary studies in organisation. 2015. the Health/Science fi eld with the annual board scholarships. • Quarterly community newsletter • A 100 Kilowatt Solar Energy system introduced. (allowing us to be less reliant on • The Workplace Achievement non-green energy sources) was Program was implemented across • Battery recycling service introduced. installed at the main campus. This the organisation. The program is has generated signifi cant savings an initiative of Healthy Together • Health and Well-being Centre - for RDHS. Victoria and supports a healthy Purchase of 100% carbon neutral workplace environment. furniture, increase use of natural • Phillips Ultrasound machine light and double glaze windows to purchased to replace the dated unit. decrease energy usage.
• Aged X-Ray machine replaced in • Steam Cleaners are used in each 2016. campus which has resulted in a signifi cant reduction of harsh chemicals and water.
• RDHS continues to improve clinical risk management systems and processes.
• RDHS continues to achieve outcomes identifi ed in the RDHS MPS S agreement and service plan.
www.rdhs.com.au 7 CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT
RDHS continues to pursue excellence in the areas of governance, management, continuous improvement and service delivery to you, our community.
8 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 C It gives us great pleasure to provide a report on behalf of the Board of Management and staff of the Robinvale District Health Services. This report would not be possible without the commitment of all those people involved that together make up the team of staff , medical offi cers and volunteers that support the health service to provide its many and varied programs to our unique multicultural community.
This year we continue to deliver many services to our community in a responsible and engaging manner. The health service also continues to perform from a stable and sound fi nancial base which is essential to sustain it into the future. The members of the Board of Management continue to work together with the staff, in a strong partnership, to develop and deliver a unique and diverse health care program to complement our community with a focus upon service improvement and quality.
We are continuing to work upon the new Strategic Plan and are in the process of gathering information from the communities we serve about their health needs and their thoughts about the future. This process will take some time as the Board of Management would like to better understand what it is that the community think about the health service and what they would like to see improve. This must be matched however with the direction and policy framework of health from both a state and commonwealth government perspective an ever changing and fl uid environment. During this process however, RDHS continues to pursue excellence in the areas of governance, management, continuous improvement and service delivery to you, our community.
We welcome this year a new Board member, Alison Black, who has brought a new dynamic to the governing committee with a strong background in a range of skill areas. There has been no members leave the Board this year.
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This year the Department of Health and Human Services contract to the Western PHN, based in the lower part of (DHHS) has implemented a number of changes to the NSW and now only has the Murray PHN to support our Governance arrangements at all of its health services. allied health program. Both the Chair of the Board of This will result in a number of changes over the coming Management and the CEO travelled to Canberra recently years to all health services and we will report those to put a case for the retention of these very important funds changes as they come to hand. We have established this to continue these health services to you all. RDHS has been year a stronger framework in the committee that has successful in securing funding to years’ end which enables responsibility for the clinical activities within our health us time to negotiate with our funders into the future. service. Named, appropriately, the Clinical Risk Management Retention of our professional staff is important to our local committee, it has broad clinical representation from across community and without their presence, access to services our community with the addition of two Board members. will be limited or only available via travel to Mildura. The main task for this group is to ensure that RDHS has all of the safety requirements in place to monitor the care Our primary care staff have done a fantastic job this year and services provided to all of our users. with their health promotion programs. The concept of “wellness” is the main focus of all of our staff however There have been no changes to either our organisational several programs need to be highlighted in our report to you. structure or staffi ng levels during this past year. The First, we have continued the very successful “TREE” project management team has remained stable and all departments which is an acronym for “The Ripple Effect Ethnicities”, are working hard to achieve the best outcomes for our a program where people from different cultural groups patients, residents and clients. Sadly our Primary Health and walks of life participate and engage in the community Manager, Lisa Taggert resigned to pursue a commercial within a safe, comfortable and meaningful environment. business career. Lisa provided RDHS and the management Given our large multicultural community this program team great support with her wisdom, knowledge and is needed to ensure that all members of our community approach to problem solving and will be missed. However have a connection to others. Another continuing project is we are fortunate that Pieter Uys our Podiatrist has agreed the Community Garden, based at Robinvale College. This to step up into this important role and to date has done garden has the purpose of not only educating our children a very good job! RDHS continues to meet all of its targets in healthy eating through growing but connecting the set at the beginning of the year and within the budget set. community through the maintenance of the area through RDHS remains a viable concern from a business perspective the activity of gardening together. For our youth our Health and this is an important element from a community/user Promotions Offi cer, Tom Coverdale, has secured funds and perspective. community support for a boxing program known as “Quick Hands”. The main purpose of this program is educate our A challenge to the health service, that has been signifi cant youth through the medium of boxing, on how to resolve this year, has been the retention of funding from the ones emotions and frustrations in a productive manner. Primary Health Networks. RDHS has been receiving funding Tom has also produced this year on a regular basis, a for our allied health services for many years and has enabled Community Newsletter that provides health advice and us to establish a very strong and diverse team of health tips. This newsletter has been very popular and well professionals who provide an even more diverse amount accepted throughout the community. of health programs to you, our community. RDHS lost a
10 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 RDHS strives to be fl exible in the development of all of its programs and continues to think of new program development as and when we recognise a need from our local community.
On a very important note, our Community Wellness Offi cer, This year has seen a decline in aged care numbers utilising Sue Watson, has been delivering the program “Mental the health service. RDHS has continued to invest in Health 1st Aid” initially to our staff, but more recently to maintaining and developing the various sites across its interested members of the community. This program 3 campuses. Riverside and Manangatang have benefi tted educates on the various forms of mental health issues, how from a number of projects all designed with the comfort to recognise and then more importantly how to manage of Residents in mind. Examples of this can be seen on the them. RDHS intends to continue with this education and Riverside campus where we have updated bathrooms for focus on groups within the community that may require the Residents and access to the main entry drop off/pick access to this education. up area. In Manangatang the outdoor area has been completed allowing Residents to access outside with RDHS strives to be fl exible in the development of all of safety in mind. More projects are in the planning stages its programs and continues to think of new program and will be progressed as funds become available. development as and when we recognise a need from our local community. RDHS is also developing stronger The community of Robinvale and Manangatang have partnerships within the North West region of Victoria. supported all of our building projects with fundraising We are meeting on a regular basis with both Mildura Base activities and we are very grateful for the efforts that Hospital (MBH) and Mallee Track Health Service (MTHS) these community groups provide. to explore opportunities to support each other from a clinical perspective. RDHS is very confi dent that our future Our health service is successful and the Board of is linked to these health services and this will be to the Management are very proud of and grateful for the hard benefi t of all in our community. The partnering and sharing work and efforts of its staff, GPs, volunteers and community of resources is the future of all health services as they in supporting this wonderful and innovative health service. become more diffi cult to access. You all provide us with the inspiration to continually improve our health service for the betterment of our communities. RDHS has been very successful in obtaining the services of RDHS is here because of you all and we thank you all for a Director of Medical Services, Dr Peter Sloan. Dr Sloan will your input! be assisting RDHS to comply with the Clinical Governance requirements as established by the DHHS and professional We also want to acknowledge the Department of Health bodies. Dr Sloan will also assist RDHS in the sourcing of and Human Services both at the central and regional offi ce, additional Doctors/medical services to the town and our Loddon Mallee. health service. Dr Sloan will visit Robinvale on a regular basis and provide telephone support to our staff in between visits. Dr Sloan does not provide GP services but supports the GPs in town and is our liaison with others on medical matters. RDHS welcomes Dr Sloan and we hope to have his services for some time into the future. Peter Campisi Mara Richards Chairman Chief Executive Offi cer
Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2015www.rdhs.com.au 11 DIRECTOR REPORTS
Innovation and leadership is valued and encouraged. We are committed to a supportive environment that encourages new ideas and creativity and will actively seek opportunities to develop and improve services available to the community. 12 Robinvale District HealthD Services Annual Report 2017 DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES REPORT
RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE Achievements
• RDHS continues to provide high quality care across • Ongoing community engagement is most welcome for our three campuses with a total of 54 beds available. our residents to maintain links and interests for them. We extend a sincere thank you to the volunteers that • Telehealth opportunities have enabled us to participate give their time and energy with such enthusiasm. in the GeriConnect project. All campuses have taken advantage of the opportunity for residents to have • Donations are always appreciated and provide the consultations with a Geriatrician. An excellent opportunity residents with the extras that make their lives that bit for improved outcomes as the resident isn’t required more comfortable. Sincere thanks is extended to those to travel to access this specialist service. individuals, families and organisations on behalf of our residents.
Challenges
• RDHS is facing challenges with maintaining viable • Several factors impact our capacity and it is noted that numbers across the campuses. Riverside numbers improved support in the home does equate to reduced have fluctuated and are experiencing declining admissions. It is also noted that those admitted are admissions with noticeably higher care needs. often requiring a higher level of care.
• The nursing home at the main campus experienced • Embedding changes introduced with My Aged Care vacancies in the past year however are currently has been challenging. The community is asked to running to full capacity. preview the My Aged Care site and prepare for future care needs. The process is aimed at supporting the • Manangatang has found it difficult to maintain individual and involving them in decision making. capacity and has relied upon admissions from outside the immediate community.
Future directions
• The continuation of GeriConnect is a valued mechanism • Advanced Care Planning promotion within the to provide optimal referral and follow up for the residents. community to develop pathways for care needs with a clear understanding of the individual’s express wishes. • The community embracing My Aged Care as the gateway to residential care and home support, therefore being • Continue to promote our residential care, including better prepared in their twilight years. respite opportunities.
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ACUTE Achievements
• The acute sector continues to provide care in alignment • RDHS is maintaining connections with the Cancer with the National Standards. Embedding best practice Clinical Network Advisory Committee to ensure is a driver for better health outcomes. We have been Robinvale community maintains the essential links. fortunate to work with the Primary Care team to provide optimal care to the patients. Interventions • RDHS was successful in attaining a Director of Medical with the various disciplines enhances outcomes and Services – Dr Peter Sloan. Dr Sloan is a welcome correlates into reduced hospital admissions. addition to the team and strengthens the clinical governance across the organisation but particularly • RDHS is pleased to be hosting a Graduate Registered with our Clinical Risk Management Committee. Board Nurse for 2017. of Management members regularly attend these meetings also, providing the Board with a deeper • Telehealth has been utilised successfully in our Urgent understanding of clinical governance. Care Centre with the Adult Retrieval Team. • RDHS has surpassed all industry standards in Hand • Dialysis operates three days per week with regular Hygiene and Cleaning Audits. RDHS has been able to patients including opportunities to support holiday consistently surpass industry scores, including external makers and Mildura Base Hospital. We were pleased audits. This is reflected in our infection rates with no with the successful kidney transplant afforded to one reports made to VICNISS. Antibiotic usage is monitored of our regular patients. Melbourne Health statistics and staff Influenza vaccination rates have met industry indicate 12 community members are at the pre dialysis expectations. Current succession planning is underway stage currently. to maintain the high standards of Infection Control set by RN Janet Pratt. • Visiting Nurse Services (VNS) provides in home care for community clients. The main areas covered include; • Medical Imaging has provided a service with minimal Wound Care, Palliative Care and Support & Maintenance disruption. The recent installation of a new x-ray to supervise the health and wellbeing of clients. VNS machine will assist us in delivering an optimal service can liaise with the Doctor and make referrals where for many years to come. Access locally to x-ray and deemed appropriate. After months of having no sonography is important for local diagnosis for GP’s permanent Registered Nurse at the main site, we are and saves on travel costs for the community. pleased that one will commence at the end of July.
Challenges
• Maintaining staffing levels is a challenge with make sure our community are comfortable to take up consideration of natural attrition and maternity leave. the supports and referrals we can initiate to better This includes maintaining suitably trained Dialysis address this community issue. staff. The Rural Isolated Practice Endorsed Registered Nurse (RIPERN) program has been stalled due to • Occupational Violence and Aggression is highlighted staffing however the learnings from the Primary as an area of concern across the health care industry. Clinical Care Manual (PCCM) continue to be promoted RDHS values our staff and feel they should be safe in to enhance best practice. their working environment. Strategies will be explored to further ensure our staff are protected from violent • Domestic violence is topical at present and RDHS is behaviour. Violence of any sort will not be tolerated. exploring ways to entrench strategies into practice to
Future directions
• Introduction of a new e-learning platform for clinical • RDHS hopes to expand the use of telehealth staff. The training will assist with maintaining consistent opportunities to minimise the drawbacks of distance best practice across the clinical sector. Scenario and access to specialist areas. type sessions will provide opportunity for staff to be exposed to probable incidents that may only occur intermittently but will allow staff to hone their skills.
14 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 MIDWIFERY Achievements
• Childbirth and parenting classes now held every • Over 100 Pap Tests conducted by midwife. February/May/August/November and are conducted • Participation in Women’s Health Week – Free Pap Tests. by Midwife & Maternal Child Health Nurse (MCHN)/ Lactation Consultant (LC). • Attendance at CAPERS conference in Brisbane & Workshop on Spinning Babies. • Female Visiting GP Obstetrician/Gynaecologist from Mildura Base Hospital on a weekly basis. • Physio lead aqua natal exercise classes commenced.
Challenges
• No Medicare remains a huge problem with the • 35.4% of home visits to mothers had birthed via numbers increasing, leading to more referrals to Caesarean Section whilst the World Health Social Work and other services. Organisation’s recommendation is 10-15%. Caesarean sections carry an increased risk. • Increased number of unplanned pregnancies.
Future directions
• Contraception & Women’s Health Education for • Educate women re risks associated with caesarean cultural groups. section, including the Spinning Babies concept & exercises to use during pregnancy and labour. • Expanding the O & G GP clinic to include a “contraception” session. • Planned Midwife placement at the Royal Women’s Hospital via Maternity Connect program.
MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH Maternal Child Health Nurse (MCHN) Department has welcomed Jan to support the team. As a Lactation Consultant, Jan is able to bring further expertise to the community. Achievements
• Participation in Ante-natal classes increased to • Assisting with 0-5 year immunisation program at RDHS. 2 classes with breastfeeding featured. • Additional referral pathway within RDHS now able to • Facilitating New Parents Groups with community offer qualified lactation consultation, saving parents speakers including, Speech Pathology, Dietitian and travelling to Mildura for this service as previously. Women’s Health. • Maintaining MCHN records in accordance with • Supporting Midwifery with Domiciliary visits. departmental requirements. • Supporting and encouraging parenting skills in the • The MCH service continues to work to develop strong care of babies through to preschool. relationships with the families of our region to ensure the appropriate engagement and welfare of children. • Initiate referrals where identified, including mental An open session is offered on Tuesday mornings health issues. allowing parents to visit without first making an • Referring families and interacting with the Early Years appointment. Another achievement has been the and playgroups, including the Best Start Program. expanding of the Manangatang service now offering twice monthly MCHN visits.
Challenges
• Capacity to maintain services with increasing complex needs within family units.
Future directions
• Maintain a service to Manangatang families. • Promote appropriate referral pathways for families in need. • Expand the lactation role to improve breast feeding rates within the community.
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DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES
The Corporate Services Directorate provides support to all departments of the three RDHS campuses. The range of support services provided includes Finance, Administration, Catering, Hotel Services, Supply, Laundry, Maintenance, Information Technology, Fleet Management and Clerical support services.
FINANCE (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters) and Primary Health Services Flexible funding via the Murray RDHS has continued to deliver safe and cost-effective Primary Health Network and the Western New South healthcare in an efficient financially sustainable way. Wales Primary Health Network. We have entered into a contractual arrangement with Accounting & Audit Solutions Bendigo (AASB) who provide Community Initiative Activities ongoing financial services to RDHS. Robinvale District Health Services is a keen participant in all areas of community. For many years with financial The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance assistance from Swan Hill Rural City Council, we have with Standing Direction 4.2 of the Financial Management managed the operations of the Robinvale / Euston Tourist Act 1994, applicable Financial Reporting Directions, Information Centre. Australian Accounting Standards and Australian Accounting Interpretations and other mandatory professional reporting 12,116 customers accessed the Tourist Information Centre requirements for the year ended 30 June 2017. in the 16/17 year. VLine customer’s equated to 63% of the total customers visiting the centre. Vline sales have The accepted indicator of performance is the result from exceeded previous years which is an indication of the continuing operations prior to depreciation and capital importance of public transport options in Robinvale. purpose income. RDHS did record an operating surplus in the 16/17 year and has met all set performance indicators. RDHS also runs the Robinvale Out of School Hours (OOSH) Please refer to the attached Financial Statements for program to support the community. This would normally further information. be a local Council administered program.
Internal financial auditing services are performed by - Audit The sustainability of non-health community units are & Risk Solutions Pty. Ltd. (ARS). reviewed annually to ensure that there is no financial impost on the health service. Areas audited in 16/17 include: • Payroll • Fraud Risk Assessment FACILITIES / INFRASTRUCTURE / ASSETS • Aged Care billing and transactions • Monthly Financials Maintenance completed a number of minor projects during • Financial Budget the year including the installation of protective screening • Patient\Resident Trust Accounts and automatic door closure at the main campus reception • Credit Card transactions desk and the upgrade of the nurse call system at both the • Payroll Testing/Time Sheets/Overtime main campus and Riverside campus.
The internal auditors verified the effectiveness of RDHS’s The newly installed solar system at the main campus internal control and risk management system, and reported continues to generate significant monetary and to the Finance & Audit Committee and Board of Management environmental efficiencies. that RDHS does have robust financial and governance processes in place. Data for the 2016 Calendar year: • 111.42 Megawatt hours generated Funding • $23,730 saving in electricity supply costs
In addition to operational funding from the Department of • 131.47 kilograms of CO2 gas saved – this corresponds to Health and Human Services Victoria and the Commonwealth travelling 1,101,654 km in a motor vehicle or planting Department of Health, RDHS was proud to secure 4,200 trees. supplementary grants from State and Commonwealth Government and other agencies to support the Robinvale Large asset purchases: community through various programs. Programs such as • New Shimadzu X-ray machine was commissioned in Best Start, Communities for Children, Early Years; HIPPY December 2016
16 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 • Replacement of the Fire Indicator Panel at the Riverside ACCOMMODATION Campus • Surveillance cameras installed at entry of main campus Finding accommodation in a small rural community is often and Early Years building\playground. These cameras hard to obtain therefore as a recruitment and retention were funded under the DHHS 16/17 Health Service incentive RDHS does have available a number of RDHS Violence Prevention funding round. owned fully furnished houses and units in both Robinvale • Walk-about alarm system at the Riverside Residential and Manangatang. These are available to staff and students Aged Care campus on placement on an overnight or short-term basis.
In 2016/17 we had a total of 33 individuals accessing FOOD SERVICES accommodation. Of these, 8 were university students undertaking placement in the areas of Allied Health and Our Catering departments at all campuses continued their Nursing and agency staff, 25 were staff members needing quality work in the past year. The team of approximately overnight or short term accommodation. 20 staff provides more than 55,000 meals each year to patients, residents, visitors and staff, including 1700+ Meals on Wheels to Robinvale residents and 1,337 in Manangatang. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Due to a shortage of meals on wheels volunteers in Robinvale, we have reduced deliveries to 3 days per week. The RDHS Information Technology Support team is This change has been well received by meal recipients. responsible for providing baseline user support services for ICT systems and infrastructure. The key delivery mechanism for higher level ICT support is via external LINEN SERVICES company Pro Advance.
The laundry staff continue to provide a high level of service RDHS is also a member of the Loddon Mallee Rural Health to external customers in Balranald, Ouyen and a local Alliance (LMRHA). ICT development and software medical clinic, motels and horticultural business in Robinvale. implementation support is provided by LMRHA. RDHS also supplies linen to all three RDHS campuses. Resident personal laundry is managed by the linen service Key areas of focus from a RDHS perspective have been: with delicate precision. • Cyber Security • Oracle R12 FMIS upgrade • iPM – Patient Management System upgrade HOTEL SERVICES • Telehealth – Geri-Connect • Upgrade of the Virtual Trauma and Critical Care Unit The cleaning staff of approximately 8 people continued (ViTCCU) cart their quality work delivering excellent results. • Upgrade of the Video conferencing units at the Main campus and Riverside campus. RDHS has continued to perform well in our external cleaning audits with results well above the industry target of 85. Business as Non-Business as Operational Capital Robinvale campus Usual (BAU) Usual (non-BAU) Expenditure Expenditure High risk scored 96.3 / Moderate risk 96.5 ICT Expenditure ICT Expenditure (excluding GST) (excluding GST) $536,620.28 Nil Not applicable Not applicable Manangatang campus High Risk scored 97 / Moderate risk 95.2 The total ICT expenditure incurred during 2016/2017 is $536,620.28 (Exc. GST). SUPPLY As there was no Non-Business as Usual expenditure, a Our Supply department continues to meet the high breakdown of Operational and Capital expenditure is not demands across all campuses. A small team of 1.2 people required. work tirelessly to collate purchase orders, place orders and receive and dispatch stock to all areas.
RDHS as a Multi-Purpose service is not mandated under the Health Services Act (1988) Vic to procure through Health Purchasing Victoria. However, we do wherever possible seek access to relevant HPV contracts to ensure that RDHS achieves best value outcomes when procuring.
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The People & Culture department is In the period we implemented a new responsible for overseeing industrial Employee Assistance Program to provide matters, recruitment and retention, a confi dential counselling service from performance management, professional an external provider. development, employee support, OH&S and payroll. The Manager supported the Robinvale College with sessions on Change The department supports the health Management, Leadership, and Interview service through cultural change by skills for Year 11 and 12 students, and creating, implementing and managing a 2-day team building activity for those change and supporting the Management students completing their fi nal year of team in leadership development through schooling. performance management systems and constructive feedback. The department introduced a traineeship position in May 2017 to develop into a The department also supports our People & Culture role over the next organisation with the Achievement 12 months. The purpose of this role will Program and The Ripple Eff ect of ensure additional support for our Ethnicities (TREE) Project. organisation. 18 Robinvale District Health Services Annual PReport 2017 RECRUITMENT
RDHS continues to experience difficulties in the recruitment TRAINEESHIPS of Registered and Enrolled Nurses and some disciplines within Allied Health. It is still increasingly difficult for small We currently have 4 employees undergoing a traineeship rural communities to attract health professionals; however, course. One continues in a Certificate III in Parks and we have implemented an ongoing strategy to seek suitable Gardens. Two have commenced Certificate II in Individual candidates throughout the year. Support, one in Certificate II in Kitchen Operations and one in Certificate IV in Human Resources.
EMPLOYMENT & CONDUCT PRINCIPLES ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM RDHS is committed to applying merit and equity principles when appointing staff. In early 2016 RDHS joined the Victorian Achievement Program. The program is a whole-setting approach and The selection processes ensure that applicants are assessed aims to embed health and wellbeing into our organisation and evaluated fairly and equitably on the basis of the for the long term. key selection criteria and other accountabilities without discrimination. Our focus is on Healthy Eating, Physical Activity and Mental Health & Wellbeing. An Achievement Program committee All agreements that Robinvale District Health Services is was established and throughout the 2016/17 year, the a respondent are currently being negotiated through VHIA. committee has coordinated a range of activities that have been popular amongst staff. Netball, soccer, touch football, walking groups, Pilates, international food day and mental EMPLOYEE REMUNERATION & BENEFITS health activities are examples of popular activities. During this fi nancial year, People & Culture continued to support RDHS contract with Access Pay continues. Most employees the Achievement Program by establishing the RDHS House continue to salary package a percentage of their wages in Rules concept whereby the workplace is divided into 4 house the management of wages for regular payments or savings. teams and team members earn points for their house RDHS adopts the policy set by Government Sector Executive through participation in the above activities. Remuneration Panel that is also endorsed by the Department of Health & Human Services.
Hospitals JUNE JUNE STAFF CREDENTIALING Labour Category Current Month FTE* YTD FTE** 2016 2017 2016 2017 RDHS verifies the credentials of all registered practitioners Administration 20.22 20.85 19.79 19.41 annually though Australian Health Practitioners Regulation & Clerical Agency (AHPRA) public access web site or directly with Ancillary Staff 28.26 25.4 23.8 26.44 presentation of renewed registration. (Allied Health) Hospital Medical 0 0 0 0 Offi cers Hotel & Allied 34 36.1 34.96 35.21 CLINICAL PLACEMENT Services Medical Offi cers 0 0 0 0 Placements were undertaken by: Medical Support 1 1.12 1.01 1.08 • 5 Allied Health Students Nursing 50.04 44.7 46.87 49.3 • 14 Registered Nurse Students (Acute setting) Sessional 0 0 0 0 Clinicians 133.52 128.17 126.43 131.44
WORK EXPERIENCE The table above *(current month FTE) represents all employees that were paid in the month of June and their FTE for calculation for that RDHS accepted 16 work experience students from the month. **(YTD FTE) means all employees employed throughout the Robinvale College in a number of areas and levels of financial year i.e. the sum of each month FTE divided by 12. experience. Work experience was provided to students in the areas of Allied Health, Hospitality, maintenance and in the Aged Care setting. Students spent 1 day per week for 5 to 10 weeks in their chosen area of interest to experience the workplace whilst being supervised and guided by qualified staff. P www.rdhs.com.au 19 PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
RDHS continues to provide high quality to our community, for example Speech Primary Care Services in a model that is Pathology and Occupational Therapy responsive and refl ects the ever changing working together in the Early Years needs of our diverse community. Highly environment. The co-location of services skilled clinicians provide service including alongside the Primary Care Department but not limited to Dietetics, Physiotherapy, such as x-ray, ultrasound, midwifery and Women’s Health, Diabetes Education, pathology provide a convenient user Podiatry, Social Work, Speech Pathology friendly service. In addition to this the and Occupational Therapy. community continues to benefi t from visiting specialist services operating Many successful programs are the result from RDHS Primary Care, off ering a of various clinicians working together to broad range of healthcare options in ensure the best possibleP service delivery one convenient location. 20 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 Achievements
• Efficient and effective delivery of Allied Health services, • Numerous group projects compliment the individual providing timely treatment to the whole of community services offered. These include: Carer’s Support while ensuring those most at risk are able to access Group, Healthy Eating Activity and Lifestyle (HEAL) appropriate services. Continued commitment in both and partnership programs such as those offered by preventing the development of and assisting people in Maternal Child Health Nurse, Early Years and Speech their management of pre-existing chronic illness, such Pathology in the Positive Parenting Program. as diabetes in an effort to improve health and minimise avoidable hospital admissions. • RDHS Primary Care Team acknowledge the value of programs which assist community to modify lifestyle • Increased engagement with our culturally and behaviour risk factors (for example inactivity). By linguistically diverse (CALD) community through assisting clients to modify their lifestyle behaviours the introduction of The Ripple Effect of Ethnicities which place them at risk of developing chronic illness (TREE) Project. RDHS has been able to provide a safe, and some disease conditions, we are able to work in a comfortable and meaningful platform for people from truly preventative health model. RDHS has continued a CALD background to engage and participate within our partnership with Robinvale College to provide a the local community. The project was delivered in two warm water Aqua Program. This low-impact, fun, and phases over 18 weeks; a cultural skill exchange program enjoyable exercise option has proven very popular followed by a multicultural festival. The multicultural over the last 12 months. festival was considered a great success with over 700 people from Robinvale and surrounding towns attending • RDHS and Robinvale College staff were trained in the the event in early November. Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden scheme. This program is a sustainable preventative health strategy • Introduction of the mental health library. The initiative that is imbedded into the school’s framework. Vegetable driven by our Community Wellbeing Officer sets out to education and consumption is a main focus of this provide a range of resources to cover all age groups. program while addressing the lack of vegetable intake The library collection is designed to improve mental among students and the community. health understanding within our community as well as help in reducing the stigma of mental illness. This is • Better interaction with the community via a community a free service that allows the public to borrow items newsletter. Over 80 hard copies are distributed form the library for up to four weeks at a time. bi-monthly. The newsletter provides information on RDHS allied health services, programs and events. Healthy recipes and health tips also feature in the newsletter.
Challenges
• Recruitment and retention - RDHS has been efficient in the method of recruitment over the past year. For the most part we have been able to provide a full quota of staff to service client demand. However even with sound recruitment strategies in place, there have been short periods of time where a full staff quota has not been achieved.
Future directions
• Continue to provide mainstream Allied Health services • Implement programs which encourage and support in a cost effective and efficient model, reviewing current the multi-cultural community to access care and service delivery models to ensure that we are still health education. providing services in a way that are relevant to the needs of the community and in line with government • Access opportunities to provide preventative health priorities and policies. programs which align with the model of a multi-disciplinary approach. • Identify opportunities for partnerships which better utilise funding and support the benefits of a whole of Pcommunity direction. www.rdhs.com.au 21 EARLY YEARS Achievements
• HIPPY program, the Mobile Visiting Play Program and • Robinvale Early Years Network (REYN) continues to the Playgroups to continue with funding being secured support programs delivered within the community. for the next 12 months. All service providers are given the opportunity to promote their activities as well as share professional • HIPPY program funded The Music Man: Paul Jamieson knowledge with other Early Years services. to conduct a childrens’ concert. This was a great success with over 350 attending the concert. • Engaging Allied Health staff in activities within the Out of School Hours (OOSH) program to educate the • Working with the Maternal Child Health Nurse to embed children and ultimately the families in good health the new Best Start strategy within the community. and nutrition. Activities have included trips to the Future achievements expected as outcomes with the Community Garden, healthy shopping and cooking. implemented changes. • Successful co-facilitation with Maternal Child Health • The development of the Lets Read Program. This Nurse and Early Years to deliver the Triple P parenting program promotes reading and provides free books program. to families.
Challenges
• Staff retention continues to be challenging with • Prioritising families and managing waiting lists with qualification expectations and employment capabilities. consideration of budget constraints.
Future directions
• We have been fortunate to receive funding for a • Continuing to grow and develop the OOSH program. program to support families with complex needs. Strive to increase numbers and further develop the This program will commence post June 2017 and educational and FUN program offered by the services providers will adopt a team approach to wonderful staff. support the families.
• The development of a toy library in the community. This will be a great resource and assist in enhancing experiences for children.
COMMONWEALTH HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM (CHSP)
On 1 July 2016 the Home and Community Care (HACC) These programs and services provide support and program transitioned into the Commonwealth Home maintenance for older frail people living at home in addition Support Programme (CHSP). to younger people with disabilities.
Services for Victorian people 65 years and over (50 years PAG continues to be run twice weekly from the Town and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) View Room at the Riverside campus. The RDHS Access are now funded and managed through the Commonwealth and Support Worker assists eligible clients to navigate Home Support Programme (CHSP). Services for people the service system and access those services that are under 65 years (under 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres appropriate and required. The District Nursing service is Strait Islander people) will continue to be funded and available 6 days per week whilst Meals on Wheels continue managed by the Victorian government until the National to be cooked on-site and delivered by community Disability Insurance Scheme is rolled out. volunteers.
RDHS provides programs such as Planned Activity Group (PAG) and services such as Access and Support, Meals on Wheels, District Nursing and some Allied Health, through funds received under CHSP.
22 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
Robinvale District Health strives to continually improve the health of the people in our community by endeavouring to provide health care in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. We commit to continual improvement in energy to reduce our carbon footprint.
We progressively establish and maintain environmental program has also reduced our data entry obligation as it standards in compliance with all applicable regulations and automatically uploads consumption and cost information standards. directly from the supplier.
Our newly installed renewable energy solution continues to RDHS continues to explore opportunities such as indoor generate significant monetary and environmental efficiencies sensor lighting and electricity usage monitors that will including an annual saving of $23,730 in electricity supply enable us to observe the power usage on our larger costs. departments such as the laundry.
The Department of Health and Human Services has launched The graphs below outline Energy, Water and Fuel usage a new software program that allows us to monitor and across all campuses. benchmark our Energy and Water usage. The Eden Suite
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Part A Service Plan Key Achievements
The RDHS Service Plan commenced in 2012. Following numerous reviews, the RDHS Service Plan is now a condensed version identifying priority Goals.
Key achievements against the Service Plan noted below.
1 CONSOLIDATING ACUTE CARE AND RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE PROVISION
RENAL DIALYSIS
GOAL OUTCOME Enhance Renal Dialysis • MOU with Melbourne Health to provide Renal Dialysis as a satellite program. Capability to meet future • 3 additional staff trained in 16/17. demand
MATERNITY SERVICES
GOAL OUTCOME Support and maintain the • Participation in the Maternity Connect program planned for 2017. This program existing maternity service is utilised to maintain the skill set of local midwives. model
SPECIALIST MEDICAL SERVICES
GOAL OUTCOME Enhance the range of • Visiting services have expanded to include Ophthalmology, Mental Health, Psychology, specialist consulting Nephrology, Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Audiology from 3 different service providers. • Residential care continues to be supported by the Psychiatric Geriatrician services out services that can be of Mildura Base Hospital. accessed locally • Residents in residential care now able to access a geriatrician via the Geri-Connect telehealth program. • Endocrinology appointments are conducted via Skype for patients with Gestational Diabetes. This service compliments the model of care from the Midwife and Diabetic Educator. • Continued support provided to the visiting Continence Service.
URGENT CARE
GOAL OUTCOME Enhance the existing • Rural Isolated Practice Endorsed Registered Nurse (RIPERN) training will be offered, urgent care capability when available, to staff at RDHS to enhance skills and care delivery to our district, including Manangatang.
24 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 2 ENHANCING COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH SERVICES
PRIMARY & COMMUNITY HEALTH - GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
GOAL OUTCOME Enhance the capacity • Dr Lucca ( Robinvale GP) provides GP support to the Manangatang Campus and availability of Nursing Home. • RDHS continues to explore opportunities to support local GP workload. local GPs
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH – COLLABORATION AND INTEGRATION
GOAL OUTCOME Improve service • RDHS continues to support Mental Health visiting services out of Mildura Base delivery outcomes Hospital. • Community Wellbeing Officer position has a strong emphasis on mental health through collaboration awareness and community wellbeing. and partnerships • Community Wellbeing Officer now a qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor. • Mental Health First Aid sessions provided to RDHS staff and community. These sessions are also offered to other organisations. • Mental Health triage education sessions were provided to RDHS staff via Mildura Mental Health Services. • TREE (The Ripple Effect of Ethnicity) project- aimed at increasing social inclusion and participation conducted with excellent results. It is our intention that a similar program be run in the 17/18 year.
PRIMARY & COMMUNITY HEALTH – ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
GOAL OUTCOME Enhance the service • Needle Syringe Program continues to operate from the Health & Wellbeing Centre capability for AOD to support community need. • Alcohol and Drug Services delivered by external providers is supported by the services provision of consulting rooms by RDHS.
PRIMARY & COMMUNITY HEALTH – CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT
GOAL OUTCOME Develop a Service • The Workplace Achievement Program is imbedded across the organisation. The Framework that program is an initiative of Healthy Together Victoria and supports a healthy workplace environment. improves CDM • Person Centred/Goal Directed Care Planning process embedded. service delivery • Support visiting Nephrology services from Royal Melbourne Hospital continue to reach community members at pre-dialysis stage. • Preventive health groups include groups such as warm water exercise classes, Strength & Balance, HEAL and monthly diabetes education sessions for those with Type 2 Diabetes. • Regular meetings are held with the Robinvale “Elders” to discuss current issues relating to the indigenous community.
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PRIMARY & COMMUNITY HEALTH – INTEGRATION
GOAL OUTCOME Improve service • Promote policy to better manage the internal referral process. integration within • Provide a forum for service providers to meet and establish relationships to better coordinate care delivery. RDHS and between • Embed initiatives to enhance the admission/discharge process. service providers • Provide a forum for other service providers to conduct community sessions. Justice Department has delivered training on Conflict Resolution to an Indigenous audience.
PRIMARY & COMMUNITY HEALTH – OTHER SERVICES
GOAL OUTCOME Consolidate and • Preventive health groups include groups such as warm water exercise classes, incrementally improve Strength & Balance, HEAL, monthly diabetes education sessions for those with Type 2 Diabetes, walking groups and moderate intensity exercise groups which respond to a range of community the needs of the community. Introduced Aqua-Natal & Gym exercise classes in 2017. based services • The Community Wellbeing Officer position has a strong emphasis on mental health awareness and community wellbeing. • Chronic Disease Management/Prevention Programs are delivered after hours to encourage participation. • “Speech in the Schools” service is provided locally to children of primary school age.
3 ACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY – RURAL PRIMARY HEALTH SERVICE PROGRAM
GOAL OUTCOME Maintain the • Contracts with the Western New South Wales PHN and the Murray PHN were Commonwealth renewed for the period 1/7/16 – 30/6/17. These contracts will ensure continuation of allied health services to Robinvale, Manangatang and Ouyen in Victoria and Flexible Funding Dareton, Wentworth and Balranald in New South Wales. (under Primary • Seeking alternate funding opportunities to continue service provision beyond the Health Network) contracted periods.
SUSTAINABILITY – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
GOAL OUTCOME Improve understanding • A comprehensive Budget developed for services provided under the Commonwealth of the costs of service Flexible Funding (PHN) program for the 2016/17 period. • Departmental and Organisation Budget is annually developed for each service streams to better stream. In 2017/18 RDHS will undertake an analysis of each service type to enable manage the service an accurate understanding of the full service cost per resident/patient per day. • The software budgeting tool ‘Power budget’ has been upgraded to allow Managers to better manage their department budgets.
26 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 4 ENHANCING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
ENHANCING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT - MONITORING AND REPORTING
GOAL OUTCOME Ensure a robust basis • Contracted external accountant continues to provide the BoM with informative for performance advice and monthly financial reports. Improved reporting ensures a robust basis for performance monitoring. monitoring • Internal /external auditors perform quarterly audits to review RDHS business functions and compliance with the Financial Management Act. • Continue to meet all health industry reporting requirements. Including Infection Control and residential care Quality Indicators.
5 DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS
PARTNERSHIPS AND ALLIANCES
GOAL OUTCOME Focus on the • Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative- Continue to promote relationships and development of agreed practices to better engage with the indigenous community. • A strong partnership continues with the Aboriginal Elders and Senior Management priority partnerships staff. The Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer coordinates these conversations as and alliances required. A periodic meeting has also been established between MVAC senior staff and RDHS senior staff. • Mildura Base Hospital – Continue to promote dialogue to enhance the referral to and discharge from MBH processes. • Relationship with the MBH Dialysis Unit embedded to promote active support to each other. • GP’s – Support the capacity for GP’s to provide urgent care on-call services at Robinvale and Manangatang with the RIPERN (Rural Isolated Practice Endorsed Registered Nurse) staff. • Robinvale College–partnership continues with the Robinvale College to utilise heated pool facilities so that water exercise classes can be run all year round.
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6 ENABLING PEOPLE
ENABLING PEOPLE – INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE MODELS
GOAL OUTCOME Ensure development of • Manager People & Culture supports the health service through cultural change by innovative and flexible creating, implementing and managing change and supporting the Management team in leadership development through performance management systems and staffing and workforce constructive feedback. models to enhance • Rural Isolated Practice Endorsed Registered Nurse (RIPERN) training will be offered, future service delivery when available, to staff at RDHS to enhance skills and care delivery to our district, including Manangatang. • RDHS unable to offer the Enrolled Nurse Traineeship in 2017 as the training curriculum was not available locally. • Personal Care Worker traineeships offered in Riverside and main campus residential aged care • Cook/ Food Services Assistant traineeship offered in the Catering Department.
ENABLING PEOPLE – STAFF ENGAGEMENT
GOAL OUTCOME Further develop • RDHS continues to assist with the cost of professional development for all staff, effective staff ensuring that skills are maintained. • Embedded an external process to provide a robust Employee Assistance Program. engagement • Staff training continues with many modules now presented by the Manager People & Culture. Additional training is provided through the e-learning modules. • The Workplace Achievement Program has been implemented across the organi- sation. The program is an initiative of Healthy Together Victoria and supports a healthy workplace environment. • Traineeships in many disciplines are offered across the organisation. • To offer a new skills based model of e-learning for nursing staff commencing 2017. • ATSI induction/orientation program developed by Aboriginal Liaison Officer.
7 SUPPORTING QUALITY
QUALITY
GOAL OUTCOME Develop and sustain • The health service wide Surveillance Audit conducted in 2016 demonstrated a high a comprehensive level of achievement against all 10 National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS). clinical governance • RDHS maintained 3 “met with merit” in our Governance and Partnership arrangements. framework • Riverside maintained accreditation against the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Standards (AACQA) this year. • RDHS recognises the importance of strong clinical governance across the organisation and engaged a number of external consultants to conduct clinical reviews of current processes. These reviews have ensured that RDHS continuously improve processes, minimise risks, and foster an environment of excellence in care for consumers/patients/residents. • Engaged a Director of Medical Services to support our GP’s and provide an overarching view of clinical governance. • Participate in the Regional Clinical Governance Committee. • Conduct Advance Care Plan Audits for all discharge and deaths. Results are tabled at Clinical Risk Management Meetings. • Internal Clinical Review Working Group established and meets monthly.
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QUALITY
GOAL OUTCOME Improve ICT within • RDHS continues to participate in regional and LMRHA initiatives including ICT strategic RDHS to address planning for the Loddon Mallee Region. • Geri-Connect. the technical and • Telehealth. functional capability • Telehealth – Successful use of Telehealth in UCC with the Melbourne based Adult of the organisation Retrieval Team (in collaboration with LMRHA)
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Part B Performance Priorities
QUALITY AND SAFETY ACUTE CARE Key Performance Indicator Target Actual Service Campus Type of Activity Actual Health Service Accreditation Full compliance Achieved Medical inpatients Robinvale Bed days 1557 Compliance with cleaning Full compliance Achieved Manangatang Bed days 13 standards Urgent care Robinvale Presentations 2220 Very high risk (Category A) 90 points Not applicable Manangatang Presentations 150 High risk (Category B) 85 points Achieved Non-admitted patients Robinvale Occasions of service 2292 Moderate risk (Category C) 85 points Achieved Radiology Robinvale Number of clients 2366 Compliance with the Hand 80% Achieved 90.5% Palliative care Number of clients NA Hygiene Australia Program District nursing Robinvale Occasions of service 1916 Percentage of healthcare 75% Achieved 85.6% Manangatang Occasions of service 315 workers immunised for Maternity Occasions of service 1472 influenza Renal Dialysis Robinvale Episodes 534 Victorian Healthcare Experience 95% positive Full Survey – patient experience experience Compliance* Quarter 1, 2, 3 Victorian Healthcare Experience 75% very positive Full PRIMARY HEALTH CARE Survey – discharge care experience Compliance* Service Activity levels (e.g. occasions/hours Quarter 1, 2, 3 of service. By campus) * Less than 42 responses were received for the period due to relative size of the Health Service. Speech Pathology* Individual Occasions of Service 5141 Group Attendees 1392 Community Health Individual Occasions of Service 1614 GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP Nursing Group Attendees 546 Occupational Individual Occasions of Service 2363 Key Performance Indicator Target Actual Therapy* Group Attendees 194 People Matter Survey - 80% 76% Dietetics* Individual Occasions of Service 2000 percentage of staff with a Group Attendees 310 positive response to safety Podiatry* Individual Occasions of Service 6459 culture questions Group Attendees 13 Physiotherapy* Individual Occasions of Service 4529 Group Attendees 440 Social Work* Individual Occasions of Service 3081 FUNDED FLEXIBLE AGED CARE PLACES Group Attendees 70 Allied Health Individual Occasions of Service 461 Campus Number Assistant* Group Attendees 3090 Flexible High Care Cultural Officer* Individual Occasions of Service 446 Robinvale 14 Group Attendees 418 Manangatang 10 Health Promotion* Group Attendees 1853 Planned Activity Number of Group Sessions 86 Group* Group Attendees 662 Early Years* Group Attendees 11504 UTILISATION OF AGED CARE PLACES Access and Support Individual Occasions of Service 640 Worker* Group Attendees 23 Campus Number Occupancy Level % Flexible High Care bed days *Services which are not funded or only part funded through the MPS Tripartite Agreement Robinvale 3789 85% Manangatang 2570 75% Respite Care bed days Riverside 701 Manangatang 152 Robinvale 458 Convalescent bed days Riverside 21 Manangatang 14 Robinvale 89
30 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 OCCUPATIONAL VIOLENCE YEAR IN BRIEF Occupational Violence Statistics 2016-2017 2016/17 1. Workcover accepted claims with an occupational 0 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (ACUTE) violence cause per 100 FTE ROBINVALE ACUTE 2. Number of accepted Workcover claims with lost 0 Admissions 729 time injury with an occupational violence cause Bed Days 1557 per 1,000,000 hours worked. Occupancy Rate 30% 3. Number of occupational violence incidents reported 0 Average Length of Stay 2 4. Number of occupational violence incidents reported 0 WEIS 237.16 per 100 FTE UCC Outpatients 2220 5. Percentage of occupational violence incidents 0 Dialysis Episodes 534 resulting in a staff injury, illness or condition MANANGATANG CAMPUS Admissions 1 Definitions Bed Days 13 For the purposes of the above statistics the following definitions apply. Occupancy Rate 1% Occupational violence - any incident where an employee is abused, threatened Average Length of Stay 13 or assaulted in circumstances arising out of, or in the course of their employment. WEIS 1 Incident - occupational health and safety incidents reported in the health UCC Outpatients 150 service incident reporting system. Code Grey reporting is not included.
Accepted Workcover claims – Accepted Workcover claims that were lodged in PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (AGED CARE) 2016-17. RIVERSIDE CAMPUS Lost time – is defined as greater than one day. Bed Days 6919 FTE figures required in the above table should be calculated consistent with Respite Bed Days 701 the Workforce information FTE calculation (refer to page 16 of the Health Service Model Annual Report guidelines). These do not include contracted staff Convalescent Bed Days 21 (e.g. Agency nurses, Fee-for-Service Visiting Medical Officers) who are not Occupancy Rate 70% regarded as employees for this purpose. The above data should be consistent ROBINVALE CAMPUS with the information provided in the Minimum Employee Data Set. Bed Days 3789 Respite Bed Days 458 Convalescent Bed Days 89 Occupancy Rate 85% MANANGATANG CAMPUS Bed Days 2570 Respite Bed Days 152 Convalescent Bed Days 14 Occupancy Rate 75%
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RDHS is committed to providing the best possible care and ensuring a safe and healthy environment. We work to identify and eliminate/minimise risk, whilst striving Qto continuously improve our services.
32 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 Quality • ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems In line with Robinvale District Health Service’s (RDHS) • AS 4801:2001 Occupational Health and Safety commitment to providing the best possible care and Management Systems, ensuring a safe and healthy environment, the organisation • Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Standards (AACQA) continuously strives to improve our services; identify and • Community Care Standards (HACC). eliminate or minimise risk and minimise our environmental footprint. The Aged Care facilities at both the Robinvale and Manangatang Campuses do not require external RDHS has a strong commitment to safety and quality and accreditation from the AACQA, however with our extensive this is reflected in our approach to: internal auditing process we ensure that the same processes • Creating safe environments and systems of work for our and procedures are followed at both these facilities. staff Riverside accreditation with AACQA is current and as per • Reviewing and improving on a continuous basis the requirements is required to participate in one supported performance of our patient safety and quality systems “unannounced” visit annually (financial calendar). This • Assisting our healthcare professionals and Visiting occurred in August 2016 with a follow-up announced visit Medical Officers to monitor the safety and quality of in November 2016. care they provide, and • Ensuring accountability for the safety and quality of care Risk at all levels of our organisation reporting through to the RDHS continues to utilise the Victorian Health Incident Board of Management. Management System (VHIMS) in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services. VHIMS provides As a Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) RDHS provides integrated the organisation with a standard electronic method (which health and aged care services for our local community. is used by all Victorian public hospitals) of reporting, As a joint initiative of the Commonwealth and State recording and monitoring incidents / near misses that occur Government, RDHS is required to meet an array of relevant within the health setting. This ensures that if things go standards and accreditation frameworks through the wrong, the organisation has a procedure for reporting and accreditation process. managing incidents. This ensures that consumer and staff safety is maintained and that any identified issues are Accreditation addressed to prevent and / or minimise the likelihood All Australian healthcare facilities are accredited using of a similar incident occurring again. the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards which were introduced in 2013. These standards provide a clear statement about the level of care consumers Consumer/Community Feedback can expect from health service organisations, and they play The organisation continually seeks consumer feedback an essential role with the accreditation process. through surveys (internal and external); direct contact and our comments and complaints process. During 2016 – 2017 RDHS continued its ongoing work towards meeting and maintaining the required 10 compliments/suggestions/feedback and 6 complaints Commonwealth and State Government Standards. have been received for the July 2016 – June 2017 year. In September 2016 the organisation underwent a Staff also received many unofficial cards and verbal “thank successful surveillance audit maintaining accreditation you” as a way of saying thanks, which our hard working to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) staff greatly appreciates. We at RDHS view these as Standards and ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management ‘opportunities for improvement’ and our aim is to ensure Systems. In addition to this, RDHS also continued consumers and community members have opportunity successful certification with the following standards: in decision processes relating to the safe and effective delivery of services.
REGISTERED COMPLAINTS & COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK
8 Complaints Compliments/Suggestions/Feedback 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 QJUL 16 AUG 16 SEP 16 OCT 16 NOV 16 DEC 16 JAN 17 FEB 17 MAR 17 APR 17 MAY 17 JUN 17
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SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Mrs Mara Richards Mrs Leanne Adcock Mrs Vicki Shawcross MBA,AFCHSM RN, BA App Man, Cert IV TAA, BA App Man, Adv Dip Bus Man, Certificate IV Certified Instructor IANCICI, MRCNA Workplace Training & Assessment, AFCHSM Chief Executive Officer (December 2016 - current) Director of Clinical Services Director Corporate Services The Chief Executive Officer responsible The Director of Clinical Services to the Board of Management for the manages the clinical operations of Interim Chief Executive Officer efficient and effective management RDHS including; Acute Nursing, (May 2016 – November 2016) of Robinvale District Health Services. Residential Aged Care, Visiting Nurse Major responsibilities include the Services, Maternity and Maternal The Director Corporate Services has development and implementation Health, Clinical Education and operational responsibility for the of operational and strategic planning, Radiology. majority of corporate support services maximising service efficiency and provided to support the organisation. quality improvement and minimising Financial Services, Human Resources, risk. Health Information Systems, Information Communication Technology, Capital Projects, Hospitality Services, Hotel Services, Procurement, Engineering, Maintenance, Fleet , Administration \ Customer Services, Corporate Reporting & Publications, Robinvale/Euston Tourist Information Centre.
OUR DEPARTMENTAL MANAGERS OUR VISITING MEDICAL OFFICERS & Manager Primary Care Director of Nursing – Manangatang CONSULTANTS Mrs Lisa Taggert, RN Campus (to April 2017) Mrs Judy Shawyer, RN Mr Pieter Uys General Practitioners (May 2017 – current) Nurse Unit Manager - Riverside Campus Dr. Luigi Lucca MBBS TURIN 1981 Manager Supply & Maintenance Ms Gail Robinson, RN Mr Peter Rickard Dr Raj Beejadhur MB BCh BAO Nurse Unit Manager - Robinvale National University of Ireland Manager People & Culture Campus (Ireland) 1971 Mr Ray Gentle Ms Kerryn Moroney, RN (to February 2017) Dr Sameer Shaikh, MBBS 1998 Maternity Services Manager Mrs Binu Joy, RN Kuvempu University, India Miss Vicki Broad, RN, RM (March 2017 – current) M34 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Board of Board Committees Management
Chief Executive Officer
Director Director Manager Manager Director Corporate Clinical Primary Quality People and Medical Services Services Care Culture Services
• Accomodation • Acute Services • Allied Health • Quality Systems • Occupational Health • Visiting Medical • Administrative • Clinical Education Services • Quality Accreditation and Safety Officers Services • Maternal and Child • Primary Care • Risk Management • Payroll • Education Health • Early Years • People and Culture • Environmental • Medical Imaging • Finance • Midwifery • Fleet • Residental Aged • Health Information Care • Hospitality Services • Visiting Nurse • Hotel Services Service • Information Communication Technology • Infrastructure • Linen Services • Procurement/Supply • Tourist Information Centre M www.rdhs.com.au 35 THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
On the 30th June 2009 Robinvale District Health Services (RDHS) and Manangatang and District Hospital were amalgamated and declared to be a ‘Multipurpose Health Service’ (the same as a ‘multipurpose service’) named Robinvale District Health Services under s115U of the Act (Special Gazette S214 p1). This Order took eff ect on 1 July 2009.
RDHS operates under a tripartite agreement between the Department of Health and the Australian Government Department of Social Services. The Health Service is governed by a Board of Management (BOM), appointed by the Governor in Council upon recommendation of the Minister Tfor Health.
36 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEMBERS CAPITAL WORKS AND PROJECTS 2016–2017 COMMITTEE (MEETS AS REQUIRED) Mr Peter Campisi – Chair Mr Quentin Norton – Vice Chair Mr Peter Campisi – Chair Mr Clive Bowden Mr Quentin Norton – Vice Chair Mrs Freule Jones Ms Alison Black Mrs Merrilyn Grant Mr Daron Hulls Mr Daron Hulls Mrs Teneille Follett Mrs Lisa Murray Ms Alison Black EXECUTIVE GOVERNANCE CREDENTIALING COMMITTEE (MEETS AS REQUIRED) FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE (MEETS QUARTERLY) Mr Peter Campisi – Chair Mr Quentin Norton – Vice Chair Mr Bruce Ginn – Chair (Independent Member) Mrs Merrilyn Grant Mr Quentin Norton Ms Alison Black Mr Peter Campisi Mrs Lisa Murray The Governor in Council appoints Board Members Mrs Teneille Follett on the advice of the Minister for Health. Mrs Ginette Chirchiglia (Independent Member) Mr Glenn Bussell (Independent Member) Board Members of Robinvale District Health Services Mr John Bond (Independent Member) do not receive payment and are responsible for the effective and efficient clinical and corporate governance of the service and ensure reporting of financial and clinical data is accurate, transparent and in compliance with Government requirements.
RDHS BOARD OF MANAGEMENT 2016–2017
Name Office Original Appointment Attendance Record 10 Meetings Held Mr Peter Campisi Chair 01.03.1999 10/10 Mr Quentin Norton Vice Chair 01.07.2011 8/10 Mrs Merrilyn Grant 01.11.2009 8/10 Mr Daron Hulls 01.07.2013 7/10 Mrs Freule Jones 01.07.2014 9/10 Mr Clive Bowden 01.07.2014 8/10 Mrs Teneille Follett 01.07.2015 7/10 Mrs Lisa Murray 01.07.2015 5/10 T Ms Alison Black 05.04.2016 9/10
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COMPLIANCE
Attestation for compliance with the Ministerial Standing Direction 3.7.1 – Risk Management Framework and Processes
I, Mara Richards certify that Robinvale District Health Services has complied with Ministerial Direction 3.7.1 – Risk Management Framework and Processes. Robinvale District Health Services Audit Committee has verified this.
Mrs Mara Richards Chief Executive Officer
Robinvale 1st July 2017
38 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
Occupational Health and Safety Statement on Compliance with Department of Health and Ageing the Building and Maintenance and the Hospital & Charities (Fees) Robinvale District Health Services Provisions of the Building Act Regulations 1986, as amended and as (RDHS) is committed to 1993 other determined by the Department enthusiastically working to provide of Human Services, Victoria. a safe, “environmentally friendly” In accordance with the Building work environment for all staff and Regulations 2006, made under the Policies and procedures are in place for residents that meet regulatory Building Act 1993, all buildings within for the effective collection of fees requirements. the Service are classified according to owing to the service their functions. RDHS monitor and maintain the safety and wellbeing of staff, patients, Each campus has a planned Publications residents, consumers, visitors and preventative maintenance program contractors through Occupational to ensure ongoing building safety Publications such as the Annual Report, Health, Safety and Environmental and compliance with regulations. Quality Account Reports, Strategic Plan (OHSE) procedures. A major component 2011-2016 and a multiplicity of Patient to ensure RDHS remains a safe working An Essential Safety Measures Report Information Brochures are available environment is through the OHSE is prepared annually for each campus from Robinvale District Health Services. committee. The OHSE committee and confirms the safety of buildings meet on a bi-monthly basis (every including fire safety, entry and egress. Information on Robinvale District two months) to report and resolve Health Services is also available on the any issue that may arise or have arisen Web www.rdhs.com.au as a result of OHSE. This meeting is Summary of major changes or minuted and available for viewing by factors which have affected the all staff, Managers and Directors. achievement of the operational The Protected Disclosure Act objectives for the year 2012
Robinvale District Health During the 2016-2017 financial year The main object of the Protected Services (RDHS) standard Work there were no major changes or Disclosure Act 2012 is to encourage Cover claims factors which materially affected and facilitate the making of disclosure the achievement of the operational of improper conduct by public officers Robinvale District Health Services objectives. and public bodies and establish a had no claims submitted for the system for matters to be investigated. 2016/17 year. The Act provides protection from Events subsequent to balance detrimental action to any person There are no outstanding claims. date which may have a significant affected by a protected disclosure effect on the operations of the whether it is a person who makes a entity in subsequent years disclosure, a witness, or a person who Freedom of Information is the subject of an investigation. There were no events subsequent to Access to documents and records held balance date that may have a significant Protected Disclosures are to be by RDHS may be requested under effect on the operations of the entity reported directly to: the Freedom of Information Act 1982. in subsequent years. Consumers wishing to access Independent Broad-Based documents should apply in writing Anti-Corruption Commission (ibac) to the FOI Officer at RDHS. Victorian Industry Participation Phone 1300 735 135 Policy Act Fax 03 8635 6444 This year six FOI requests were Street address Level 1, North Tower, received. No requests were denied. Robinvale District Health Services 459 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 All requests were processed within abides by the principles of the Victorian Postal address GPO Box 24234, the required timeframes. Industry Participation Policy. In 2016/17 Melbourne VIC 3001 there were no projects under the Web www.ibac.vic.gov.au/contact-us Victorian Industry Participation Policy Competitive Neutrality which were above the threshold of $1 Robinvale District Health Services is million. obligated by legislation to ensure the Robinvale District Health Services welfare and protection of genuine complied with all the government persons making protected disclosures, policies regarding competitive Fees and Charges against detrimental action. Any neutrality. instances of detrimental action All fees and charges charged by against a person making a protected Robinvale District Health Services are regulated by the Australian Cont’d...
www.rdhs.com.au 39 THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT disclosure should be reported RDHS does ensure that staff have an (f) details of any other research and immediately to the Protected awareness about the Act principles development activities undertaken Disclosure Coordinator (PDC). The PDC and charter, and what they mean for by the Health Service that are not is also available to provide advice staff. RDHS also has available for otherwise covered either in the relating to Protected Disclosure. staff copies of the principles of the report of operations or in a Act and copies of the charter. The document which contains the Protected Disclosure Coordinator (PDC) RDHS staff induction package includes financial statement and report Mr Ray Gentle information about the Act and charter, of operations; Manager People & Culture and what the Act principles and charter (g) details of overseas visits undertaken Phone 03 50 518174 mean in the way staff do their work. including a summary of the objectives and outcomes of each visit; Health Records Act 2001 and Safe Patient Care Act 2015 (h) details of major promotional, public Information Privacy Act 2000 relations and marketing activities Robinvale District Health Services has undertaken by the Health Service The Acts preserve the privacy and no matters to report in relation to its to develop community awareness confidentiality of information held obligations under section 40 of the of the services provided by the by our agency. Safe Patient Care Act 2015. Health Service; (i) details of assessments and All patients, residents and clients measures undertaken to improve receive a brochure explaining how Consultancies the occupational health and safety their health information will be used of employees, not otherwise and who will have access to such In 2016/17 RDHS did not engage any detailed in the report of operations; information consultants where the total fees paid (j) a general statement on industrial were less than $10,000. relations within the Health Service All staff are required to undertake and details of time lost through privacy and confidentiality training In 2016/17 RDHS did not engage any industrial accidents and disputes, on a regular basis and there are consultants where the total fees paid which are not otherwise detailed documented policy and protocols were more than $10,000. in the report of operations; and relating to privacy and confidentiality (k) a list of major committees within our organisation sponsored by the Health Service, Additional Information the purposes of each committee The Chief Executive Officer is the (FRD 22G APPENDIX) and the extent to which the designated Privacy Officer and deals purposes have been achieved. with enquiries and complaints relating In compliance with the requirements (l) Details of all consultancies and to the Health Records and Information of the Standing Directions of the contractors including consultants/ Privacy Acts Minister for Finance, details in respect contractors engaged , services of the items listed below have been provided and expenditure In 2015/16 there were no written retained by the Robinvale District committed for each engagement. complaints with respect to breaches Health Services and are available to of privacy or confidentiality. the relevant ministers, Members of Parliament and the public on request Acknowledgement of Support (subject to the freedom of information Carers Recognition Act 2012 requirements, if applicable): RDHS acknowledges the Western NSW Primary Health Network & the Under the Act, State government (a) a statement that declarations of Murray Primary Health Work as major departments, councils, and pecuniary interests have been duly funding bodies. organisations funded by government completed by all relevant officers to provide programs or services to of the Department; people in care relationships, need to (b) details of shares held by senior take all practicable measures to: officers as nominee or held • ensure staff are aware of and beneficially in a statutory authority understand the principles in the Act or subsidiary; • ensure staff promote the principles (c) details of publications produced by to people in care relationships, so the Department about the activities that people in care relationships of the Health Service and where are aware of and understand the they can be obtained; principles in the Act (d) details of changes in prices, fees, • reflect the care relationship charges, rates and levies charged principles in developing, providing by the Health Service or evaluating support and assistance (e) details of any major external for those in care relationships. reviews carried out in respect of the operation of the Health Service
40 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 DISCLOSURE INDEX
The Annual Report of Robinvale District Health Services is prepared in accordance with all relevant Victorian legislation. This index has been prepared to facilitate identification of Robinvale District Health Services compliance with statutory disclosure requirements.
Legislation Requirement Page Reference Legislation Requirement Page Reference
Ministerial Directions FRD 22H Statement on National Competition Policy 39 FRD 22H Subsequent events FS Report Of Operations FRD 22H Summary of the financial results of the year FS Charter and Purpose FRD 22H Workforce Data Disclosures including FRD 22H Manner of Establishment and the a statement on the application of relevant Ministers 36, IFC employment and conduct principles 19 FRD 22H Purpose, Functions, Powers and Duties 2, 36 FRD 25C Victorian Industry Participation Policy FRD 22H Nature and range of services provided 3 Disclosures 19 FRD 22H Initiatives and key achievements 5, 24 FRD 29B Workforce Data disclosures 19 FRD103F Non-Financial Physical Assets FS Management and Structure FRD110A Cash Flow Statements FS FRD 22H Organisational structure 35 FRD112D Defined Benefit Superannuation Obligations FS SD 5.2.3 Declaration in report of operations 38 Financial and Other Information SD 3.7.1 Risk Management framework and processes 33 FRD 10A Disclosure index 41 FRD 11A Disclosure of ex-gratia payments FS Other requirements under Standing Directions 5.2 FRD 21C Responsible person and executive SD 5.2.2 Declaration in financial statements officer disclosures 38, IFC SD 5.2.1(a) Compliance with Australian accounting FRD 22H Application and operation of Protected standards and other authoritative Disclosure Act 2012 39 pronouncements FS FRD 22H Application and operation of Carers SD 5.2.1(a) Compliance with Ministerial Directions FS Recognition Act 2012 40 FRD 22H Application and operation of Freedom of information Act 1982 39 FRD 22H Compliance with building and maintenance Legislation provisions of Building Act 1993 39 Freedom of Information Act 1982 FRD 22H Details of consultancies over $10,000 40 Protected Disclosure Act 2012 FRD 22H Details of consultancies under $10,000 40 Carer Recognition Act 2012 FRD 22H Employment and conduct principles 19 Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 FRD22H Information and Communication Building Act 1993 Technology Expenditure 17 Financial Management Act 1994 FRD 22H Major changes or factors affecting Safe Patient Care Act 2015 performance 39 FRD 22H Occupational Violence 39 FRD 22H Operational and budgetary objectives and performance against objectives FS FS - Refers to Financial Statements FRD 24C Reporting of office-based environmental IFC - Refers to Inside Front Cover impacts 23 FRD 22H Significant changes in financial position during the year FS
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A H S Accreditation 33 Haemodialysis 14 Senior Managers 34 Acute Care 14 Service Plan 24-29 Aged Care 13 Statutory Requirements 39-40 Attestation Risk Management 38 Strategic Plan 6-7 Auditor General’s Report FS I Infection Control 14 Information Management/ Technology 17 V B Internal Auditors 16 Vision 4 Board of Management 36 VMO - Visiting Medical Officers 34
L C Location Map 2 W Catchment Map 2 Workforce Composition 19 Chairman 8-11 Chief Executive Officer 8-11 Clinical Services 13-15 M Corporate Services 16-17 Maternal and Child Health 15 X Consumers Rights and Medical Imaging 14 X-ray/Ultrasound 14 Responsibilities 40 Midwifery 15 Customer Feedback 33, 43
O D Occupational Health & Safety 39 Declaration Responsible Bodies IFC Organisational Structure 35 FS - Refers to Financial Statements Department Managers 34 Our Commitment 4 Disclosure Index 41 Our Statement of Purpose 4
E P Early Years 22 Partnerships 9 Environmental 23 People and Culture 18-19 Primary Care Services 20-22 Profile 2-3 Publications 39 F Fees 39 Financial Management 16 Financial Performance FS Q Quality 32-33
G Glossary of Terms 43 R Governance 36-37 Residential Care 13 Responsible Officers Declaration FS Risk Management 32-33 Role of Board of Management 36-37
42 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Australian Standards - National Standards developed by Patient/Client/Consumer - A person for whom this service the Standards Association of Australia / New Zealand accepts the responsibility of care
Best Practice - Measuring results against the best Quality Activities - Activities which measure performance performance of other groups and identify areas for improvement in our service
BOM - Board of Management RDHS RDHS - Robinvale District Health Services
Carers - People who care for patients / clients who are Separation/Discharge - The process whereby care is not part of Robinvale District Health Services completed and the patient leaves the organisation
CEO - Chief Executive Officer Standard - Level of performance to be achieved
Client - A person receiving care and / or treatment from Statutory or legislative requirement - Any requirement Robinvale District Health Services laid down by an Act of Parliament
Continuity of Care - The cycle of care incorporating access, The Board - The Board of Management RDHS entry, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, discharge and community care. The Service - Robinvale District Health Services
Corporate Governance - Effective, fair, transparent and Values - The principles and beliefs which guide Robinvale accountable management of the relationship with the District Health Services community with integrity to produce an efficient service
DHHS - The Department of Health and Human Services, Victoria Comments and Complaints RDHS invite any comment you may have about the care or DVA - Department of Veteran’s Affairs service provided by RDHS as this provides an opportunity for service improvement. EEO - Equal Employment Opportunity Comments or complaints may be directed to the Chief FBT - Fringe Benefits Tax Executive Officer on 03 50518111
FTE - Full Time Equivalent staffing position If the matter is not resolved to your satisfaction, the Health Services Commissioner who assists with complaint HACC - Home & Community Care. Funding for services resolution can be contacted on 03 96555200 and programs which are provided in the home or community. For Information about Patients’ Right and Responsibilities Contact the Quality Coordinator on 03 50 518122 HIPPY - Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters To Make a Tax Deductible Donation To Robinvale District Health Services , or if you are Inpatient - A person who is admitted to Robinvale District considering a contribution to health care services Health Services for care and treatment through a bequest please contact the Chief Executive Officer on 03 50 518111 ISO 9001:2008 - AS/NZS 9001:2008 Quality Management systems-Requirement To become a Volunteer Contact: Manager People and Culture on 03 5051 8174 PHN - Primary Health Network To let staff know you are pleased with the service you Medical Record - Compilation of patient medical treatment have received and history Write to the Quality Coordinator PO Box 376, Multidisciplinary - Care or service provided with input Robinvale 3549 from more than one discipline or profession or ring the main switchboard on 03 5051 8111.
NSQHSS - National Safety and Quality Health Service Students Standards Seeking information about student work experience, should ring the People and Culture Officer on 50 518179 Occupied Bed Days - Total number of patients RDHS has in a given period
Outcome - The result of a service provided
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44 Robinvale District Health Services Annual Report 2017
Robinvale District Health Services 30th June 2017
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2017
Contents
Board Member’s, Accountable Officer’s and Chief Finance and Accounting Officer’s Declaration
Auditor General’s Report
Comprehensive Operating Statement
Balance Sheet
Statement of Changes in Equity
Cash Flow Statement
Notes to the Financial Statements
Appendix A – 5 Year Financial Comparison
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Board of Robinvale District Health Service
Opinion I have audited the financial report of Robinvale District Health Service (the health service) which comprises the: