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Robinvale District Health Services
Annual Report 2016
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STRENGTHENING
OUR COMMUNITY
• A new position titled ‘Community Wellbeing Officer’ was introduced in
mid-2015 and an appointment was made in December 2015. This position
has a strong focus on improving the wellbeing of our community.
• RDHS hosted a number of community events such as Neighbour Day
– a celebration of community relationships. Neighbour Day was celebrated
at both the Manangatang and Robinvale campuses. NAIDOC week is also
celebrated annually at the Robinvale main campus.
• The Ripple Effect of Ethnicities (TREE) Project; a community venture
commenced planning and consulting with the community in January 2016.
The project is hosted by Robinvale District Health Services with the aim to
provide a safe, comfortable and meaningful platform for people from different
cultural groups to participate and engage in the Robinvale community.
• Launching of a new RDHS Website. The website is easy-to use, making it
simpler and faster to locate information and engage with the community.
USING RESOURCES
RESPONSIBLY
• RDHS has continued to maintain a balanced budget.
• ‘In Flow’ inventory management system introduced and embedded in the
procurement/supply department.
• New air conditioning systems (providing for personal comfort levels) to the
main campus hospital and nursing home.
• 100 Kilowatt Solar Energy system (allowing us to be less reliant on non-green
energy sources) at the main campus.
• Phillips Ultrasound machine purchased to replace the dated unit.
INVESTING IN AN
OUTSTANDING
WORKFORCE
• The Workplace Achievement Program has been implemented across the
organisation. The program is an initiative of Healthy Together Victoria and
supports a healthy workplace environment.
• 2 x Allied Health Assistant Traineeships were introduced and filled in
December 2015.
• Board of Management continue to support local’s students wishing to
undertake tertiary studies in the Health\Science field with the annual board
scholarships.
BUILDING
ORGANISATIONAL
CAPACITY
• The health service wide Audit conducted in August 2015 demonstrated a high
level of achievement against all 10 National Safety and Quality Health Service
Standards (NSQHSS) and indeed we were awarded 3 “met with merit” in our
Governance and Partnership arrangements.
• Riverside residential aged care campus achieved full compliance against the
Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Standards (AACQA).
• RDHS Environmental Management Systems recertified to International
Standard ISO 14001:2004.
• Board of Management undertook Governance evaluation and training.
• Kronos time and attendance and rostering embedded within the organisation.
DELIVERING
PERSON CENTRED
SERVICES
• Visiting services have expanded to include Ophthalmology, Mental Health,
Psychology, Nephrology, Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Audiology from
3 different service providers.
• Preventive health groups have expanded to include groups such as warm
water exercise classes, community walking groups, Strength & Balance,
HEAL and monthly diabetes education sessions for those with Type 2 Diabetes.
• Regular meetings with the Robinvale “Elders” to discuss current issues
relating to the indigenous community.