Living well Ageing well - Castlemaine Health

CONTENTS
Year in Brief 1
Overview of Services Provided 2
Report to the Community 3
Performance Measures 4
Financial Summary 5
Our Finance Team 7
Quality of Care Report 8
Our Nursing Directorate 12
Our Community Programs 14
Our Facility Services 18
Our Environment 20
Organisational Chart 21
Corporate Governance 22
Our Staff 24
Visiting Medical Officers 28
Staff Years of Service &
Our Social Club
29
Community Support 30
Fundraising 31
Statutory Compliance 33
Financials 34
Compliance Index 72
Acknowledgements, Local Map,
Our New Identity
73
L to R Lynne Bird and Gail Hardy holding
Community Event of the Year award
Our Aim
To provide the most effective and efficient
physical, emotional and social care possible
to those for whom we are responsible.
Our Mission
To enhance the health of individuals and
our community by providing the highest
standard of skilled and compassionate care
within the limitations of the Hospital’s
resources, in a climate which is friendly
and supportive to patients and staff, and
enhances staff commitment, development
and morale.
Our Objectives
Patient Care
To afford relief, including maintenance
and cure of, or attention to, any disease
or ailment, or any injuries or conditions in
the areas of Accident & Emergency, Acute
Care, Assessment and Rehabilitation, Day
Therapy, Hostel Care, Nursing Home Care,
and Community Home Care and Outreach
Services to such individuals as are entitled
thereto under the Governing Acts.
Community Health
To promote, provide and assist with health
education and ill health prevention for
the community.
Reflections Project
We are proud to feature some of the
photographic portraits and ‘Words of
Wisdom’ from the Reflections Project in
this Annual Report.
The Reflections Project was an exhibition
comprising of 174 photographic portraits
of Mt Alexander Hospital Residents
which was exhibited across eight venues
in Castlemaine in October 2008 during
Seniors Week.
In conjunction with the photographic
portraits, residents gave quotes which
were significant in reflecting on their life
experiences. Central Victorian
photographer Gail Hardy volunteered her
time one day per week over the previous
Staffing
To select staff so that the Hospital can
maintain the highest standard of health
care through working together in
promoting an atmosphere of co-operation
and support.
Education and Training
To promote educational and training
opportunities for all staff to assist them in
the future development of patient care
and to provide for the education and
training of such persons associated with
Hospitals as may be approved.
Evaluation and Research
To engage in programs of evaluation and
research for the improvement of health
services.
Facilities
To provide adequate, well maintained
and safe facilities, equipment and supplies
for carrying out investigations and care
into ailments, disease, injuries or other
conditions affecting the human body.
About this Report
This Annual Report provides performance
quality and financial information covering
the 2008/2009 financial year and has
been prepared in accordance with the
Health Services Act 1988, Financial
Management Act 1994, Standing
Directions of the Minister for Finance
and Financial Reporting Direction
(Specifically FRD22).
twelve months to photograph the portraits
of the residents and collect the quotes.
Project coordinator Lynne Bird, said “This
project strengthened partnerships within
the community as it provided a link
between the Mt Alexander Hospital
residents, their families, and the local
community.” Lynne acknowledged the
time, skills and expertise that photographer
Gail Hardy had contributed to ensuring
the success of the project.
The photographic portraits are currently
on display in all residential units.
Mt Alexander Hospital’s “Reflections
Project” was proud to be a joint recipient
of the Mount Alexander Shire “Community
Event of the Year” Award for 2009.