Omeo District Health Annual Report 2005/06

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Role of the Board of Management The Board of a public hospital is responsible for its governance. It is accountable to both Government and the community that it serves for ensuring the provision of agreed services within the resources with which they are provided. The Board must therefore be responsive to its staff and the total community and have a capacity to address a wide range of policy and management issues. To fulfil its role, the Board should have members with a range of appropriate expertise and experience. The Board adheres to a Code of Conduct that outlines the role of governance and conduct for members. The functions of the Board of Management as determined by the Health Services Act 1988 are: ‣ To oversee and manage the hospital; and ‣ To ensure the services provided by the Hospital comply with the requirements of the Act and the aims of the organisation. Governance is achieved by ensuring the health needs of our community are met through: Strategic Planning The Board ensures the visionary direction of the hospital is focused and is able to be implemented and aligned to the mission statement of the hospital. Local Policy To reflect the current standards of service delivered through timely and appropriate policy setting. Effective Management The Board is responsible for the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Nursing who, in turn, are responsible for the effective management and operation of Omeo District Health. Mr Peter Abraham ceased his contract on 28 th April 2006 and took up a CEO position at Boort District Hospital. A recruitment agency (Health Recruitment Specialists) was retained to assist in the recruitment of a new CEO. The selection panel consisted of Mr Rod O’Connell (President), Ms Louise Armit, Ms Jeannette Molloy and Mr Gary Templeton (CEO of Gippsland Southern Health Services), and the successful candidate was offered a contract of employment to commence in August 2006. In the interim, Mr Darren Fitzpatrick undertook the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer / Director of Nursing. Funding Service Agreements The Board endorses plans, strategies and monitors the performance of ODH through appropriate budgetary processes. Board of Management members are appointed by the Governor-in-Council, upon the recommendations of the Minister for Health, Hon. Bronwyn Pike, MP. In accordance with the By-Laws of Omeo District Health, there are twelve community positions on the Board of Management. Members of the Board of Management act in a voluntary capacity and have not received fees in the 2005 / 2006 financial year. Pecuniary Interest It is an obligation for Board Members to declare a pecuniary interest when Board discussions include matters in which they have a direct, or indirect, financial or other interest. There were no occasions during the year when Board Members declared a pecuniary interest in connection with Board deliberations. 6
Finance & Audit Sub-Committees President Senior Vice President Mr Rodney O’Connell Ms Anne Faithfull Self Employed Company Director Administration Manager Finance Sub-Committee member Finance & Audit Sub-Committee member since election of Office Bearers since election of Office Bearers on 23 rd November 2004 on 25 th November 2003 Meetings attended this financial year:- Meetings attended this financial year:- Finance – 9/10 Finance - 7/10 Audit - 3/4 Treasurer Mr Phillip Jones Ms Jeannette Molloy Office Coordinator Director of Corporate Services Finance & Audit Sub-Committee member Finance & Audit Sub-Committee member since election of Office Bearers since election of Office Bearers on 25 th November 2003 on 25 th November 2003 Meetings attended this financial year:- Meetings attended this financial year:- Finance – 10/10 Audit - 4/4 Finance - 8/10 Audit - 3/4 Role of the Finance Sub-Committee The Finance Sub-Committee meetings are held on a monthly basis prior to the Board of Management meetings to allow for tabling of recommendations for the Board to adopt and approve. Items discussed on a regular basis include:- • Refurbishment of Property • Property Valuation • Cost of being in a remote area • Cash Advance Funding • GST & FBT • Motor Vehicles • Financial Improvement Plan • Payroll and Salary Packaging • Investment Revenue • Annual Internal & External Audit • Financial & Structural Review • CEO Transitional Grant • Internet Banking & Token Access • Budgets Items discussed on a monthly basis include:- • Statement of Financial Performance • Statement of Financial Position • Creditors Payments • Cash Management Account Analysis • High Yield Investment Account Analysis • Corporate Credit Card Reconciliations • Cashflow Statements • Individual Cost Centre Reports Role of the Audit Sub-Committee The Audit Sub-Committee meetings are held on a bi-monthly basis prior to the Board of Management meetings to allow for tabling of recommendations for the Board to adopt and approve. Items discussed on a regular basis include:- • Financial Risk Management Compliance Framework • Internal Auditing • Tender for Supply of Goods and Services • Corporate Policies & Procedures 7
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