General News
23 December, 2024
Strategic plan ‘gives clear health service pathway’
BOORT District Health’s latest four-year strategic plan would give the service a clear pathway under the State Government’s new health services plan, according to CEO Donna Doyle. She told Monday’s strategic plan launch at the annual general...
BOORT District Health’s latest four-year strategic plan would give the service a clear pathway under the State Government’s new health services plan, according to CEO Donna Doyle.
She told Monday’s strategic plan launch at the annual general meeting that the service strategy would assist with people “back in Boort being well cared for and well supported”.
Consultation for the four-year strategy started in 2022 and the CEO said: “We feel the strategy plan is really achievable and aligns with what the (Health) department wants”.
The strategy says Boort is home to a rapidly ageing population with complex health needs. “As our population ages, we will face increased pressure on our health services and increased demand for chronic disease management.
“We will address the needs of our ageing population through social and economic investment to support wellbeing and independence.
“Our ambition is simple, high quality, accessible patient centred care, wherever and whenever we deliver it. Our patients, clients, residents and consumers will be at the heart of how we design and deliver services. Our clinical outcomes and our care experience will be amongst the best in Victoria.”
Key planks of the strategy are:
Boort District Health will be the best place in rural Victoria or health staff to work and Boort District Health will be a great place to learn and shape the future of rural health service provision.
The primary focus of Boort District Health will be on promoting health, preventing illness, and providing equitable access to quality health services for all individuals within the community. We define health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
The primary focus of Boort District Health is to ensure all individuals, regardless of their social or economic status, have access to quality healthcare services that address their physical, mental, and social needs.
At Monday’s annual general meeting, long service of staff and volunteers was recognised.
Awards were announced for Gwen Parker, Elma Gierisch, Roslyn Wright and Kim Griffiths (15 years), Val Mayberry (20 years) and Sally Keeble who received a special presentation for 40 years of service.