King Island Council Annual Report 2011-2012 (1921 kb)

Public HealthCOMMUNITYSERVICEOBJECTIVEPERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTMaintain a high standard of public health by working with the community to develop arange of community services and facilities aimed at improving the quality of life on KingIsland.Maintain environmental and community health programs that meet legislativerequirements and community expectations.PLANNEDOUTCOMESProvide an immunisation service to the community in consultation with other levels ofgovernment.Undertake a regular food surveillance program to ensure that food premises meet therequired standards.PERFORMANCE MEASURES – COMMUNITY SERVICESPROGRESSMonitor the provision of an effective and efficient immunisation service.→Respond to health issues as they arise.√Enforce environmental health legislation and Council policies.√Consult with the Health Promotions Officer and Council delegates on a regularbasis on issues affecting the health and wellbeing of the community.→Continuation of the food surveillance program.√Provide for the operations of the State Emergency Service on King Island inaccordance with Policy C170.√Provide effective and efficient maintenance program for the King Island Cemetery.→LEGEND: √ Achieved → Ongoing ↔ Deferred ⊗ Not AchievedKing Island Council allocates a one third Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff member to advise, regulate andmonitor its’ functions under the Public Health 1977, and the Food Act 2003King Island Council – Annual Report 2011-2012Page 25