Portland District Health Annual Report 2005 - South West Alliance of ...

Other ReportsBuilding Condition ReportIn accordance with legislative requirements buildingcondition inspection reports are undertaken on aregular basis. Recommendations arising from thesereports have been incorporated in to the ongoingworks and equipment program and site and servicesplanning.Portland District Health has also obtained thenecessary Form 15 certification in connection withthe Essential Services LegislationNational Competition PolicyThe organisation complies with the requirements of theNational Competition Policy and State CompetitiveNeutrality Policy as revised.ConsultantsDuring the year Portland District Health utilisedthe services of 8 consultants. The cost of these being$123,987Fees & ChargesPortland District Health charges fees in accordancewith the Department of Human Services’ directives.Industrial Relations and Occupational Health &SafetyDuring 04/05 4382 hours were lost as a result ofWorkcare claims or 2.10 EFT. This compares with8736 hours and 4.20 EFTlost in 03/04.No hours were lost as a result of industrial actionduring the last financial year.Pecuniary InterestMembers of the Board of Management are requiredto notify the President of the Board of any pecuniaryinterests, which might give rise to a conflict of interest,in accordance with Hospital policy. Refer also Note25 of the Financial Statements.• Hospital Wide Policy Manual• Waste Control Policy Manuals• Board and Operational Policy & Procedure• Safety Requirements for Contractors, EqualEmployment Opportunity Policy, QualityAssurance Policy, Safety and Infection ControlManuals, Information Booklets for staff,department heads and patients.Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001Portland District Health has policies and proceduresin place to enable total compliance with the Act andwhich provide a safe environment in which disclosurescan be made, people are protected from reprisal andthe investigation process is clear and provides a fairoutcome. The privacy of all individuals involved in adisclosure is assured of protection at all times. PortlandDistrict Health is committed to the principles of theAct and at no time will improper conduct by PortlandDistrict Health or any of its employees be condoned.A copy of the policy is available upon request. Websites of interest for complaint procedures are:http://www.ombudsman.vic.gov.auhttp://www.health.vic.gov.au/hscDisclosuresSince the introduction of the Act in 2002 therehave been zero disclosures and zero notification ofdisclosures to the Ombudsman or any other externalagency.Disclosures will be received by the Assistant Directorof Nursing, Portland District Health’s designatedComplaints Officer or to the Ombudsman, Level 22,459 Collins Street Melbourne, Victoria 3000.Telephone 1800 806 314PublicationsPortland District Health has published variousdocuments, which are available from administrationand include:• By Laws and Standing Orders• Board Member Information Folios• Missions, Visions and Values Statements• Freedom of Information Policy• Strategic Plan• Palliative Care Policy39