Cobden District Health Services 2007 - 2010 Strategic Plan
Our Mission
To achieve excellence in the promotion of health and in the provision of aged care and emergency services to the community of Cobden and District.Our Vision
To be a leader in the field of the provision of accredited multipurpose non discriminatory health and aged care.Endeavour to continually strive to improve our present services and to introduce complimentary new services in an informed and competent manner.
Focus on preventative strategies and overall well being of our staff and community.
Our aims will be achieved and motivated through educated and committed staff implementing the strategic and quality plans of the Board of Management.
To be aware and considerate of neighbouring health and local government services and their strategies.
Our Future - 2010
We will have a sixty bed aged care facility that meets the needs of our community and residents.• Our primary concern will be residents. We will focus on the quality of care and the quality of the environment.
• The facility will meet all accreditation and government requirements and be financially sustainable.
We will continue to provide emergency stabilisation.
• The emergency stabilisation unit will continue to operate in response to community need.
• It will meet all accreditation and government requirements.
We will continue to develop and evolve services and programs to promote the health and well being of our community
• Continue to deliver a wide range of health promotion programs and services and increase the number of people accessing the programs and services.
• Develop innovative and creative programs and services in response to community need
We will strengthen the community's connection with the service
• Increase in the awareness by the community of Cobden District Health Services' programs and services.
• Greater use of the facilities by members of the community
• Increased numbers participating in health promotion and prevention programs and services
• Increased interest by community members in becoming part of the Board of Management
• Strong volunteer program in place.
We will develop new programs and facilities to meet the needs of our community
• The Home Again Soon program will be well established
• A warm water exercise pool will be built and operating in Cobden
• A masterplan for Cobden District Health Services' land will have been completed and construction of Independent Living Units (ILUs) will have commenced.
We will work in partnership with others to support the planning and provision of quality health services for our community
• Maintain strong relationships with the three levels of government to support good planning and health care delivery to our community.
• Continue to work with others on the attraction of General Practitioners to our community.
• Have a number of programs and services delivered by other Health services delivered out of our facilities.
We will be responsible stewards
• Maintain accreditation with a continued emphasis on quality and professional development.
• Have a strong and competent workforce.
• Maintain equipment and facilities at required standard.
• Retain sound financial position.
Strategic Directions
Strategic Direction 1: Service Care and Quality Aged CareGoal 1: Determine and implement a viable model for residential aged care
Goal 2: Increase the level of CACPs provision
Health Promotion & Health Services
Goal 3: Grow health promotion and services
Goal 4: Develop and implement the operating model for Home Again Soon
Goal 5: Maintain adequate focus on young people and families with young children
Partnership in Health Service Delivery
Goal 6: Take up outposting opportunities proposed by other heath services
Strategic Direction 2: Servicing the Community
Connecting with community Goal 1: Increase community's understanding of the Health Service and its facilities and programsGoal 2: Increase use of existing facilities and services by the community
Goal 3: Grow our volunteer contribution
Supporting our community
Goal 4: Work in partnership with the Shire and others on GP recruitment
Goal 5: Determine position in relation to Warm Water Exercise Pool
Goal 6: Undertake a due diligence exercise that meets our primary objectives concerning ILUs
Goal 7: Explore opportunities for expansion of infrastructure
Goal 8: Strengthen relationship with the Shire to support health service planning
Strategic Direction 3: Organisation
Human Resources
Goal 1: Continue to develop the model of care for ESD, residential aged care and HAS
Goal 2: Continue an active workforce strategy
Financial Management
Goal 3: Continue to improve RCS income through staff training and IT capabilities
Goal 4: Increase the funding base
Goal 5: Maintain strong financial management
Infrastructure
Goal 6: Develop and implement an asset management replacement strategy
Goal 7: Develop a masterplan for health service owned land
Information Technology Goal 8: Maintain the link with SWARH IT strategy
Governance
Goal 9: Maintain effective relationships with neighbouring health services, Shire and funders
Goal 10: Strengthen Board governance
Goal 11: Maintain risk management strategy
Goal 12: Meet accreditation requirements