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Annual Report 2012
General Surgeon Mr Tellambura
Front cover - Senior Dentist John Goodley with Lily Benbow.
Swan Hill District Health was established as the Lower Murray District Hospital in 1860.
It was incorporated as the Swan Hill District Hospital on March11, 1872.
The Health Service is now incorporated under Section 31 of the Health Services Act 1988.
The Minister for Health is the Honourable David Davis, MP.
Four publications are produced which deal with the functions, powers, duties and activities of the Hospital.
i. The Constitution Objects and By-laws.ii. Strategic Plan.
Each is obtainable from Swan Hill District Health.
iii. The Annual Report and Financial Statements.iv. The Health Service Agreement.
Annual Report 2012
Page 1
President Report 2
Board of Directors & Executive Staff 3
Organisation & Reporting Structure 4 & 5
Strategic Plan 2010-2013 6
Statement of Priorities 2011-2012: Part A, B & C Refer Appendix’s
Senior Staff 7
Medical Staff 8
Report of Operations 9 & 10
Disclosure Index 11
Financial Statements Refer Appendix’s
Contents
SHDH Medical Imaging Service was successful in achieving full stage 2 accreditation status from the Department of Health and Ageing.
Annual Report 2012
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The 2012 year brought a mix of success and disappointment with health infrastructure funding.
We were delighted with the State Government approval of $18m for a new aged care facility to
be built on the land which our health service purchased from the Anglican Church. This will allow
residents from the Extended Care Unit (ECU) to transfer to a modern aged care facility and
thereby free up the ECU to assist in overcoming the lack of space for service needs of the site.
The second round of funding applications with the Commonwealth did not result in any support
for the $30.8m requirement for the fi rst stage of redevelopment. This funding would have
progressed an acute ward, emergency department, day surgery opposite the operating theatre
and allied health building. The 2½ hour distance of Swan Hill from Bendigo regional hospital
and the reliance on services provided by Swan Hill District Health to other surrounding health
services in Northern Victoria and NSW was stressed in the submission to the Commonwealth.
Another signifi cant success was the building of a 4 chair dental clinic which opened from
September 2011 with three dentists appointed.
Our allied health staff assisted with the assessment of the physical layout of a planned new
Community Rehabilitation Centre (CRC) which, due to limited funding, is too small to house
all the necessary services. This is due to the need to future proof the building to meet the master plan requirements for the building
to become an Emergency Department at ground level with a new acute ward above when funds are available from government.
The Board of Management approved additional funding of $200,000 to achieve at least some expansion of the CRC to allow more
appropriate treatment areas.
We applied and received funding from Health Workforce Australia (HWA) which will cover the cost of a new Learning Centre at the
rear of 44 High Street. Also funds from HWA will provide for a 5 room student accommodation facility on SHDH land in Rutherford
Street which will be increased to 8 rooms with funds from Swan Hill District Health. Both projects are in progress and due to be
completed by December, 2012.
We were successful with our application to the Department of Health Rural Capital Support Program for $49,200 which will replace
the existing counter and security screen with new acoustic panelling between the triage and reception function and to create an
additional consulting room.
Fire safety upgrade funding was received from the Department of Health. Sprinkler installation in the operating theatre and midwifery
was completed without any issues. Further installation work to the Allied Health, Finance, Health Information Services, Radiology
and Kitchen areas will completed early next year.
This year we exceeded our funded activity level by 10.9%. The increase in separations, bed days, emergency and urgent theatre
cases have contributed to this increase in activity. Despite this extra activity we would have run close to budget but for additional
enterprise bargaining costs. We received approval to fund a clinical review which will inform policy makers and funders about the
clinical services required for Swan Hill District Health that needs to provide appropriate services as close to home as possible for
those in our sub-regional catchment area. The alternative is an increase in patient transport for services to be provided in Bendigo or
Melbourne which would be an increase in costs to the health system in Victoria.
Our Maternity Service is vulnerable due to the ageing of our GP workforce and reduced numbers of GP’s with obstetric skills
available to share the on-call roster. We were pleased to acquire the services of a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from
NSW who agreed to cover two weeks on-call per month.
The Lymphoedema and Continence services run by our Physiotherapy Department commenced with referrals being received from
multiple surgeons/specialists and other health services.
Home based pulmonary rehabilitation was trialled and successfully implemented as an alternative mode of treatment with suitable
clients unable to easily access Swan Hill.
The CEO of Swan Hill Aboriginal Health Services commenced regular meetings with our health service CEO to discuss
implementation and improvement to the ‘Close the Health Gap Action Plan’.
Once again we thank the volunteers for their dedication and support and the Community Advisory Committee for their advice.
Well done to the Hospital Auxiliary for their efforts in raising a record $43,000 for our health service.
Finally I express my thanks to the Board Members, Executive and staff for their work throughout the year.
In accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, I am pleased to present the Report of Operations for Swan Hill District
Health for the year ending 30 June, 2012.
Mr. Don Logan
President – Board of Directors
President Report – The Year in Review 2012
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Mr. D.A. Logan (Don)
President
B. Comm., A.S.C.P.A.
Profession/Occupation:
Snr. Accountant
Date Appointed:
1st November, 1973
Mr. I.P. Ray (Ian)
M.A.I.C.O
Profession/Occupation:
Business Proprietor
Date Appointed:
6th May, 2008
Mr. P.K. Koetsveld (Peter)
Snr. Vice President
Profession/Occupation:
Assistant Manager
Date Appointed:
1st November, 2006
Mr. J. Van Heumen (John)
JP(Vic), BJ(Vic).,LDA.,TTTC
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Retiree
Date Appointed:
1st September, 2008
Mr. K. Mutton (Ken)
Jnr. Vice President
Grad.Dip.Bus.Admin.
Profession/Occupation:
Chief Executive Offi cer
Date Appointed:
1st November, 2004
Mrs. J.E. Kent (Janine)
B.Pharm.MPS.
Profession/Occupation:
Pharmacist
Date Appointed:
1st July, 2009
Mr. I.K. Watson (Ian)
Profession/Occupation:
Semi-Retired
Date Appointed:
1st November, 1997
Mrs. R. M. Kava
(Rosanne)
BE.ME.GAICD.
Profession/Occupation:
Chief Executive Offi cer
Date Appointed:
1st July, 2011
Chief Executive Offi cer:
Mr. E.C. (Ted) Rayment,
B.Bus, Grad Dip PSEM,
FAIM, AFACHSE.
Medical Administrator:
Dr. John Christie,
DMS, DTM & H,
FAFPHM, FRACMA,
MACTM.
Executive Offi cer -
Clinical Services:
Mrs. Kathy Wright,
RN, RM, IC Cert,
B.App.Sc.(Nsg.), MBA,
FACN, AFCHSE,
Grad.Cert.Hlth.Studies
(Comm.Mental Health).
Executive Offi cer -
Corporate Services:
Mr. Rod Prockter,
BHA, AFCHSE.
Executive Offi cer -
Primary Care:
Mr. Paul Smith,
Dip.App.Sc.(Pod.)
HONORARY SOLICITOR: Garden & Green
AUDITOR: Richmond Sinnott & Delahunty
(as agents of Auditor General of Vic.)
INTERNAL AUDITOR: AASB Accounting Solutions
BANKERS: National Australia Bank
Swan Hill District Health 2011 - 2012
Board of Directors
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VisionSwan Hill District Health will provide appropriate services in the right setting by
dedicated people with and for our community.
Strategic Plan 2010 - 2013
• Ensure competent workforce
• Workforce sustainability
• Increase staff engagement
Customer
Learning & Growth
Internal Processes
Financial
• Improve customer satisfaction
• Encourage customer inclusion in
system improvement
• Improve quality of care
• Clinical indicator results
• Ensure facilities and services meet
contemporary service delivery
• Maximise safety, minimise risks
• Achieve operating fi nancial
surplus
• Meet WIES targets
• Monitor fi nancial position
• Achieve an operating fi nancial surplus
• Enhance exisiting services and identify new services required by the community
• Our community is engaged and valued
• Facilities to meet contemporary service delivery
• Accreditation and Health Process Redesign
• Staff demonstrate health service values
Goals:
Balanced Scorecard:Overall performance will be tracked using measurable indicators for the above key result areas.
Values
Respect:
Caring:
Professionalism:
Collaboration:
Commited: This means that we are dedicated to the promotion and success of the organisation.
This means working together in a positive, supportive manner.
This means that we provide a standard of service and support which we would expect for
ourselves.
This means that you interact with others as you would expect them to interact with you.
This means we deliver services with integrity, honesty and competence.
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CLINICAL SERVICES DIVISION:Executive Offi cer: Mrs. K. Wright, RN,Mid.,I.C.Cert.,B.App.Sc.(Nsg.),M.B.A.,
Grad.Cert.Hlth.Studies (Comm.Mental Health), F.A.C.N.,A.F.C.H.S.E.
MEDICAL:
Medical Administrator Dr. J. Christie,D.M.S., D.R.M.&H., F.A.F.P.H.M., F.R.A.C.M.A., M.A.C.T.M.
Clinical Supervisor Dr. E. Hession, B.A.M.B.,B.C.H.,B.A.O.,D.C.H.,Dip.Obs.,F.R.A.C.G.P.,F.A.C.R.R.M.
Director of Emergency Department Dr. J. Britten, MB ChB (NZ), FRACGP, FACRRM
Nurse Unit Managers:
Acute Care Ward Ms.R. Hanns, RN BNsg, Grad Cert Acute Care Nsg
Extended Care Unit Ms. J. Holmes, RN BNsg, Dip.Mgt.
Midwifery Unit Ms. E. (Thami) Sikwebu, RN.,RM.,Adv.Dip.Midwifery,BCur(ED & Admin)
Emergency Department Mrs. T. Oxley, RN.,Mid.,Grad.Cert.Emerg.Nsg.,Adv.Dip.Bus.Man. M.NsgC
Operating Theatre Rooms Mrs. H. Wilkins, RN.,RM
District Nursing Services Mrs. B. DeLisle, RN BSc Public Health/Community Nsg
Renal Dialysis/Chemotherapy Ms. G. Mays, RN
Nyah Aged Care Mrs. L. Bye, RN. Cert. Gerentological Nsg.
Night Nurse in Charge: Mrs. P. Rohde, RN.,RM.,Op.Th.Cert.,B.Nsg.
Mrs. C. Beard, RN, RM
Care Co-ordinator Mrs. B. Leschke, EN, Dip.WelfareStudies (Community)
Infection Control Nurse Ms. J. Deveraux, RN.,Inf.Cont.Cert.,Peri-op.Cert.,
Grad.Dip.Hlth.Sci.Mgt.,M.A.G.N.
Palliative Care Co-ordinator Ms. C. Kemp, Bach.App.Sci.(Nsg) Grad.Cert. PalliativeCare, Grad.Cert.Oncology.
Director of Pharmacy: Mrs. L. Dwyer, B.Pharm.,F.S.H.P.,M.S.C.P.P.
Breast Care Nurse: Mrs. J. Maple, RN.,RM., Grad Cert Breast Cancer Nurs. Dip. App. Sc.
Staff Development Offi cer: Mrs. M.J. Mitton, RN.,RM.,M.R.C.N.A Adv. Dip.Bus.Man..
Mrs. J. Sydes, RN.
Transitional Care Coordinator: Mrs. M. Hennessy, RN. BNsg. Grad Cert Emerg Nsg.
CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISIONExecutive Offi cer: Mr. R.J. Prockter, B.H.A.,A.F.C.H.S.E.
Engineering Services Manager: Mr. G. Stokes
Environmental Services/Supply Manager: Mr. D. McCallum, Adv.Dip.Bus.Man.
Finance Manager: Mrs. P. Lindsay, CPA BBus(Acc)/BApSci (Food Tech)
Food Production Manager: Mr. K. Blackman
Chief Health Information Manager: Mrs. M. Leahy, BHlthInfoManagement, Cert.InfTech(Multimedia)
Occupational Health & Safety Offi cer: Mrs. J. Jones
Human Resources Manager: Mr. S. Wainwright
Chief Radiographer: Mr. J. Laughlin, Ba.App.Sci.(Radiography),Grad. Dip.(Medical Sono.)
PRIMARY CARE DIVISION:Executive Offi cer: Mr. P. Smith, Dip.App.Sc.(Pod.)
Aboriginal Liaison Offi cer: Ms. M.E. Nicholls
Adult Day Services Coordinator: Mrs. J. Munro, B.Hlth.Sc.(O.T.)
Mrs. E. Pay, B.Physio
Community Rehabilitation Co-ordinator Mrs. K. Corrie, B.Hlth.Sc.(O.T.)
Counselling Services Head: Mrs. E. Witney, Assoc.Dip.Welfare Studies,Dip.Psych.(Counselling)
Chief Dietitian/Health Promotion Head: Mrs. G. Taylor, B.Sc.(Nut.),Grad.Dip.(Diet.) Adv.Dip.Bus.Man.
Chief Occupational Therapist: Ms. T. Nolan , B.Hlth.Sc.(O.T.)
Acting Chief Physiotherapist: Mrs. S. Kennedy, B.Physio.,M.A.P.A.
Chief Podiatrist Ms. H. Farquhar, BSc(NZ).,G CertPopHealth.,NatDipPod(NZ).,RPod.
Mrs. K. Harvey, BSc.Pod(UK)
Chief Speech Pathologist: Mrs. L. Baker, B.Sp.Path.
Rural Primary Health Services P/Manager: Mrs. T. Lawry, B.App.Sc.(H.Prom.)
Ms. L. Byrnes, B.Hlth.(H.Prom.)
Senior Dentist Mr. J Goodley, BD Sc LDS
QUALITY & SAFETY:Safety & Quality & Risk Co-ordinator: Ms. K. Finch, Grad.Dip Health Sci.Nsg, Grad.Cert. Critical Care
Senior Staff
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CLINICAL SERVICES DIVISIONS - HONORARY DIRECTORS:
ANAESTHETICS: Dr. M. Elahi,, M.B.,B.S.,D.A
SURGERY: Mr. G. Khan, M.B.,B.S.,F.R.A.C.S.(Ed.),F.R.A.C.S.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY: Dr. R.S. Booth,M.B.,B.S.,Dip.Obs.(R.A.C.O.G.),F.R.A.C.G.P.
FAMILY HEALTH: Dr. E.F.Hession, B.A.M.B.,B.C.H.,B.A.O.,D.C.H.,Dip.Obs.,F.R.A.C.G.P.,F.A.C.R.R.M
VISITING MEDICAL STAFF:
GENERAL PRACTICE: Dr. M. Awal, M.B.,B.S.,M.D.,Dip.Card.
(including Anaesthetics and Obstetrics) Dr. J.J. Barry, M.B.,B.S.,Dip.Obs.(R.A.C.O.G.)
Dr. R.S. Booth, M.B.,B.S.,Dip.Obs.(R.A.C.O.G.),F.R.A.C.G.P.
Dr. D. Chakraborty, M.B.B.S.,Mid.,D.R.C.OG;D.R.A.N.Z.C.O.G.,Post.Grad.Cert.Prim.Care Mental Health
Dr. M. Elahi, M.B.,B.S.,D.A.
Dr. E.F. Hession, B.A.M.B.,B.C.H.,B.A.O.,D.C.H.,Dip.Obs.,F.R.A.C.G.P.,F.A.C.R.R.M.
Dr. S. Kelada-Polupanova, M.B., B.S.
Dr. A.KM Shahiduzzaman Khan, M.B.,B.S.
Dr. M.L. Moynihan, M.B.,B.Ch. Dip Obs., F.A.C.R.R.M
Dr. V. Spatari, M.B.,B.S.
Dr. C.A. Stanbury, M.B.,B.S.(Hons.)
Dr. R. Talukder, M.B.,B.S.
Dr. F. Vivian, M.B.,B.S.(Adel.) F.R.A.C.G.P., DCH, Dip Rural GP
Dr. M. Watson, M.B.,B.S.
Dr. D.G. Williamson, M.B.,B.S., F.A.C.R.R.M., J.C.C.A.,G.P.A
Dr. B. Zanker, M.B.,B.S.,F.R.A.C.G.P.
CARDIOLOGY:
Dr. G.P. Leitl, B.E.,M.B.,B.S.,F.R.A.C.P.
GENERAL MEDICINE:
Dr. P.J. Cooney, M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.
GENERAL SURGERY:
Mr. D.L. Freedman, M.B.,B.S.,B.Sc.(Med.),F.R.A.C.S.
Mr. G. Khan, M.B.,B.S.,F.R.A.C.S.(Ed.),F.R.A.C.S.
Mr. S. Tellambura, M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.S
GERIATRIC MEDICINE:
Dr. G. Eapen, M.B.,B.S.,D.G.M.
GYNAECOLOGY:
Dr. R. Monro, M.B.,B.S.,F.R.A.N.Z.C.O.G.,F.R.C.O.G.Assoc.
Prof. I.G. Pettigrew, M.B., B.S., F.RA.N.Z.C.O.G., F.R.C.O.G.
NEPHROLOGY:
Dr. M. Lanteri, M.B.,B.S., F.R.A.C.P.
ONCOLOGY:
Dr. R. Blum, M.B.,B.S., F.R.A.C.P.
OPHTHALMIC SURGERY:
Mr. S. Bassili, M.B.,B.Ch.,L.M.S.S.A.(Lon.),D.O.,F.R.A.C.S.,F.R.A.C.O.
Mr. A. Gibson, M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.O.
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY:
Mr. S. Holland, M.B.,B.S.,F.R.A.C.S.
Mr. J. Hunt, M.B.,B.S.,F.R.A.C.S.
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY:
Mr. S.P. Smith, M.B.,B.S.,F.R.A.C.S.
PAEDIATRIC MEDICINE:
Dr. J.A. McLennan, M.B.,B.S.,F.R.A.C.P.
Dr. P.W. Wearne, M.B.,B.S.,F.R.A.C.P.
PATHOLOGY:
Assoc. Prof. John H. Andrew, BMedSci, MBChB(Otago), FRCPA, FRCPath, FASM
RADIOLOGY:
Dr. D.M. Cleeve, M.B.,B.S.,F.R.A.C.R.
Dr. R. Jarvis, M.B.,B.S.,F.R.A.C.R.
Dr. S. Skinner, B.M.B.S., F.R.A.N.Z.C.R
Dr. J. Eng, M.B.,B.S., F.R.A.N.Z.C.R.
Dr. J. Wilkie, M.B.,B.S., R.C.R.
UROLOGY:
Mr. P.H.G. Mortenson, M.B.,B.S.,F.R.A.C.S.
Ms. J. Brennan, M.B. B.S. (Hons), F.R.A.C.S (Urology)
VASCULAR SURGERY:
Mr. R. Mayer, M.B.,B.S.(Hons.),F.R.A.C.S., Dip Surg Anatomy.
HONORARY DENTAL SURGEONS:
Dr. J.M. Harrison, B.D.Sc.,L.D.S.
Dr. S. Zhang, B.D.Surg.,B.M.
Medical Staff
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In 2011-12 Swan Hill District Health engaged 21 consultancies where the total fees payable to the consultants were less than
$10,000, with a total expenditure of $54,520.
BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE
Swan Hill District Health complies with the Building Act 1993.
In accordance with legislative requirements, building standards
and conditions are reviewed to their adequacy in providing
services. The review is undertaken three yearly and was
completed in September, 2010. Overall the buildings were
generally deemed to be in a fair condition which is refl ective of
the need for the Hospital to be redeveloped in the near future.
A Form 10 Certifi cation is maintained which specifi es
compliance to its Essential Services management obligations.
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
A review of the Swan Hill District Health Green Health Strategy
was undertaken by Department of Health and Sustainability
Victoria.
Swan Hill District Health was commended for the development
of an Environmental Policy and the implementation of resource
management initiatives in particular to water savings projects
such as the ozone system for the laundry, water recapture and
recycling. An environmental committee will implement and
monitor the Swan Hill District Health Green Health Strategy
which includes baseline data on consumption of water, energy,
waste, carbon footprint and transport; objectives and targets; an
action plan and a communication plan.
FEES AND CHARGES
Swan Hill District Health charges fees in accordance with
the Department of Human Services directives issued under
Regulation 8 of the Hospitals & Charities (Fees) Regulations
1986 as amended.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
Freedom of information is the means whereby people may
obtain access to information not normally available to them, in
accordance with the terms of the Freedom of Information Act
1982.
The Principal Offi cer under the Act is the Chief Executive Offi cer;
the authorised Freedom of Information Manager is the Executive
Offi cer - Corporate Services.
The public may seek access to any documents and records held
by Swan Hill District Health by making a written request to the
Hospital’s Freedom of Information Manager.
This year 136 requests for information were received which
related to personal documents.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The Hospital continues to function in an industrially stable
environment.
NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY
Swan Hill District Health complies with the requirements of the
National Competition Policy to State Competitive Neutrality
Policy (as revised).
QUALITY OF CARE
Swan Hill District Health has a strong commitment to quality
and the standard of care that is delivered. To demonstrate our
achievements the Hospital publishes a Quality of Care Report
which is made available through publication in “The Guardian”
newspaper and accessible on our website www.shdh.org.au
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
In accordance with the direction of the Minister of Finance part
9.1.3 (iv), information requirements have been prepared and are
available to the relevant Minister, Members of Parliament and the
public on request.
VICTORIAN INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION POLICY
Swan Hill District Health complies with the requirements of the
Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003.
EX GRATIA PAYMENTS
No ex gratia payments have been incurred and written off during
the reporting period.
Consultant Purpose of
Consultancy
Start Date End Date Total Approved
Project Fee
(Excl GST)
Expenditure
2011-12
(Excl. GST)
Future
Expenditure
(Excl. GST)
Inside Health
ManagementReview of Maternity Services at SHDH
April 2011 Sept. 2011 $36,510 $36,510 Nil
Syris Consulting
Pty LtdClinical Costing Data Analysis
Oct 2011 Nov. 2011 $16,975 $16,975 $13,100
Biruu Health Pty
LtdHHF Application Assistance
Sept 2011 Oct 2011 $10,000 $10,000 Nil
Lake Young &
AssociatesReview of Sprinkler System Protection
July 2011 Aug 2011 $12,500 $12,500 Nil
Report of OperationsCONSULTANCIES
Annual Report 2012
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS
In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
2004 Swan Hill District Health maintains its responsibility
under the Act to be proactive and take reasonable practicable
measures to ensure health and safety, promotes the exchange
of information and ideas with staff about risks to health
and safety and undertakes measures to eliminate or reduce
occupational risk. In 2011 / 2012, collaboration between the
Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Therapy and
Physiotherapy departments has resulted in the development
of comprehensive musculoskeletal injury prevention program.
This preventative approach investigates task specifi c manual
handling issues as well as individual employee assessments.
The implementation of the project has contributed to a
reduction in injuries sustained which has infl uenced the
reduction in WorkCover claims for 2011/2012.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
This Committee provides independent and objective appraisal
on the organizations operation:-
G.Salvo, B.Bus (Acc) CPA., RCA
M. Ray, CFP
K. Blaby
K. Mutton
P. Koetsveld
PECUNIARY INTERESTS
Board of Directors are required in accordance with Swan Hill
District Health By-laws to declare all pecuniary interests, which
may reasonably, and foreseeably, be considered to create
the potential for a confl ict of interests with their position as a
member of the Board.
These interests have been recorded.
MERIT AND EQUITY
Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer
and supports the principles of Merit and Equity. In addition it
recognises and values the diverse skills and needs of different
employees. Workplace policies have been developed to ensure
these principles are practiced throughout the agency.
ATSI Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander.
PWD People with Disability.
NESB Non-English Speaking Background.
No. OF STAFF EMPLOYED AS AT 30TH JUNE 2012
ATTESTATION ON COMPLIANCE WITH AUSTRALIAN/
NEW ZEALAND RISK MANAGEMENT STANDARD
I, Ted Rayment certify that Swan Hill District Health has risk
management processes in place consistent with the Australian/
New Zealand Risk Management Standard and an internal
control system is in place that enables the executives to
understand, manage and satisfactorily control risk exposures.
The audit committee verifi es this assurance and that the risk
profi le of Swan Hill District Health has been critically reviewed
within the last 12 months.
Ted Rayment
Accountable Offi cer
18th July, 2012.
ATTESTATION ON DATA ACCURACY
I, Ted Rayment certify that Swan Hill District Health has put in
place appropriate internal controls and processes to ensure
that the Department of Health is provided with data that refl ects
actual performance. Swan Hill District Health has critically
reviewed these controls and processes during the year.
Ted Rayment
Accountable Offi cer
18th July, 2012.
WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION ACT 2001
The Whistleblowers Protection Act is designed to protect people
who disclose information about serious wrongdoing within
the Victorian public sector and to provide a framework for the
investigation of these matters.
As required under the Act the Hospital provides the following
information:
Swan Hill District Health has a prescribed procedure in place
for dealing with disclosures made under the Act. A copy of the
procedures is available from the Hospital on request. Disclosure
can be made to the Ombudsman.
Web Sites for information regarding this Act:
http://www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/hsc
Since the commencement of the Act the Hospital has not
received any disclosures or notifi cation of disclosures.
2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010
Number of Standard
Claims3 4 6
Number of Minor
Claims4 3 5
Number of WorkCover
Days Lost86 117 1191
Total Workers
Compensation
Payments Paid
$15,492 $52,699 $191,651
June 2012
Current
Month EFT
Paid E.F.T.
2011/2012
Paid
E.F.T.
2010/2011
Nursing 156.66 154.83 156.33
Administration & Clerical 56.04 54.56 53.78
Medical Support 19.26 17.59 13.88
Hotel & Allied Services 65.74 62.27 63.96
Medical Offi cers 1.50 1.47 0.89
Hospital Medical Offi cers 13.00 10.20 9.57
Sessional / Clinicians 0.04 0.04 0.05
Ancillary Staff (Allied
Health)37.32 32.69 31.55
Total: 349.56 333.65 330.01
Male Female ATSI PWD NESB
Full Time 46 110 1 1 21
Part Time 12 260 – 1 4
Casual 9 86 – – –
Annual Report 2012
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The Annual Report of Swan Hill District Health is prepared in accordance with all relevant Victorian legislation. This index has been
prepared to facilitate identifi cation of the Department’s compliance with statutory disclosure requirements
Legislation Requirement Page Reference
Charter and purposeFRD 22C Manner of establishment and the relevant Ministers
FRD 22C Objectives, functions, powers and duties
FRD 22C Nature and range of services provided
Management and structureFRD 22B Organisational structure
Financial and other informationFRD 10 Disclosure index
FRD 11 Disclosure of ex-gratia payments
FRD 21A Responsible person and executive offi cer disclosures
FRD 22C Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982
FRD 22C Application and operation of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001
FRD 22C Compliance with building and maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993
FRD 22C Details of consultancies over $10,000
FRD 22C Details of consultancies under $10,000
FRD 22C Major changes or factors affecting performance
FRD 22C Occupational health and safety
FRD 22C Operational and budgetary objectives and performance against objectives
FRD 22C Signifi cant changes in fi nancial position during the year
FRD 22C Statement of availability of other information
FRD 22C Subsequent events
FRD 22C Summary of the fi nancial results for the year
FRD 22C Workforce Data Disclosures
FRD 22C Environmental Performance
FRD 25 Victorian Industry Participation Policy disclosures
SD 3.4.13 Attestation on Data Integrity
SD 4.2(j) Sign-off requirements
SD 4.5.5 Attestation on Compliance with Australia/New Zealand
Risk Management Standard
Financial statements required under Part 7 of the Financial Management ActSD 4.2(a) Statement of changes in equity
SD 4.2(b) Operating statement
SD 4.2(b) Balance sheet
SD 4.2(b) Cash fl ow statement
Other requirements under Standing Directions 4.2SD 4.2(a) Compliance with Australian accounting standards and other
authoritative pronouncements
SD 4.2(c) Accountable offi cer’s declaration
SD 4.2(c) Compliance with Ministerial Directions
SD 4.2(d) Rounding of amounts
LegislationFreedom of Information Act 1982
Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001
Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003
Building Act 1993
Financial Management Act 1984
Disclosure Index
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SHDH PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
Aboriginal Health Promotion
Aboriginal Liaison
Acute Care
Adult Day Service
Aged Care Residential
Breast Care Nurse
Care Co-ordination
Chemotherapy
Community Health Nursing
Community Rehabilitation
Counselling Service, incl. Alcohol and Other Drug Services
Day Surgery
Dental
Dietetics
District Nursing
Domiciliary Midwifery Service
Drink Driver Program
Emergency Department
Haemodialysis
Health Clinics
Health Promotion
Hospital Admission Risk Program
Hospital in the Home
Midwifery Unit
Meals on Wheels
Occupational Therapy
Palliative Care
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Preparation for Childbirth
Podiatry
Radiology
Rural Primary Health Services
Speech Pathology
Stomal Therapy
Transitional Care
SERVICES LOCATED AT MAIN CAMPUS PROVIDED BY
OTHERS:
Orthopaedics
Paediatric Clinic
Loddon Mallee Integrated Cancer Service
Our Services
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or
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