Weekly Information Pack - Alfred Hospital

Report from the BoardThe Board noted that the Sandringham ED redevelopment is progressing well.(Mr Geoff McDonald ext 63620)The Board noted that Professor Hatem Salem, Director of Haematology andProgram Director for Cancer and Medical Specialties, retired from Alfred Healthin December after a long and distinguished career. (Mr Andrew Stripp ext 62826)The Board noted that The Royal Children’s Hospital has agreed to the jointappointment of a Burns Fellow. (Mr Andrew Stripp ext 62826)The Board noted that Alfred Health is finalising an agreement with BaysideMedicare Local and Victoria Police on the provision of MHICU (Mental HealthIntervention and Crises Unit) to provide a CATT and Police response to referredincidents between 2 PM and 10 PM, 7 days a week. (Assoc Prof Simon Stafraceext 66876)The Board noted that Alfred Health has obtained $4.3m in funding from theDepartment of Health's 2012/13 Medical Equipment and InfrastructureReplacement Program. (Mr Geoff McDonald ext 63620)The Board noted a report on preparations for the new Activity Based Funding(ABF) as part of National Health Reform. (Mr Peter Joyce ext 68839)The Board received minutes of the meetings of the Alfred Health Audit Committeeheld on 21 November 2012, Community Advisory Committee held on 11 December2012, Finance Committee held on 28 November 2012, Quality Committee held on 20November 2012 and Primary Care & Population Health Advisory Committee held on11 December 2012.The Board will meet next on Wednesday 6 March 2013 at The Alfred. Please contactthe Board’s Executive Officer, Alison Duncan-Marr, on 9076 6974 if there are anyquestions you would like the Board to answer, or if you have questions or concernsabout matters discussed by the Board.Mr Andrew WayChief ExecutiveFebruary 20132