❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice from 2003 regarding health service funding, expenditure, and service delivery across regional and metropolitan areas, with a focus on mental health and rural health services. The answer indicates data limitations and ongoing resource allocation processes.
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(b) if not, why not; (c) will the Minister provide the level of funds allocated to each health service and region; and (d) will the Minister provide details on the services that are available, delivered and consumed in each region and individual localities?
(c) will the Minister provide the level of funds allocated to each health service and region; and (d) will the Minister provide details on the services that are available, delivered and consumed in each region and individual localities?
(d) will the Minister provide details on the services that are available, delivered and consumed in each region and individual localities?
(b) the recurrent operating budget for each regional health service for 2003/2004; (c) the recurrent operating expenditure for each regional health service in 2002/2003; (d) the recurrent operating budgets for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals in the 2003/2004 financial year; (e) the recurrent expenditure for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals for the 2002/2003 financial year; (f) the capital works budget for each regional health service in 2003/2004; (g) the allocation towards mental health services in the State budget; (h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(c) the recurrent operating expenditure for each regional health service in 2002/2003; (d) the recurrent operating budgets for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals in the 2003/2004 financial year; (e) the recurrent expenditure for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals for the 2002/2003 financial year; (f) the capital works budget for each regional health service in 2003/2004; (g) the allocation towards mental health services in the State budget; (h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(d) the recurrent operating budgets for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals in the 2003/2004 financial year; (e) the recurrent expenditure for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals for the 2002/2003 financial year; (f) the capital works budget for each regional health service in 2003/2004; (g) the allocation towards mental health services in the State budget; (h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(e) the recurrent expenditure for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals for the 2002/2003 financial year; (f) the capital works budget for each regional health service in 2003/2004; (g) the allocation towards mental health services in the State budget; (h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(f) the capital works budget for each regional health service in 2003/2004; (g) the allocation towards mental health services in the State budget; (h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(g) the allocation towards mental health services in the State budget; (h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(b) their responsibilities; (c) total Salaries; (d) the increase or decrease in staff numbers; (e) the total amount spent on administration; and (f) the total amount spent on services and details of the services provided?
(c) total Salaries; (d) the increase or decrease in staff numbers; (e) the total amount spent on administration; and (f) the total amount spent on services and details of the services provided?
(d) the increase or decrease in staff numbers; (e) the total amount spent on administration; and (f) the total amount spent on services and details of the services provided?
(e) the total amount spent on administration; and (f) the total amount spent on services and details of the services provided?
(f) the total amount spent on services and details of the services provided?
(b) if so, has each health service been contacted to inform them of their budget; (c) if so, are there going to be any downgrading of services; and (d) if individual health services have not as yet been advised of their budget, when will they be advised?
(c) if so, are there going to be any downgrading of services; and (d) if individual health services have not as yet been advised of their budget, when will they be advised?
(d) if individual health services have not as yet been advised of their budget, when will they be advised?
(b) is there any allocation for this Service in the Forward Estimates?
(b) what funds have been allocated specifically to meet this commitment for people living in rural areas?
(b) will the measures encompass all administrative areas of Perth hospitals such as trust accounts; (c) will the Minister conduct an internal audit of the major hospitals; and (d) is the Minister calling on senior management to be accountable for budgets and if so, what measures will the Minister take if management cannot keep to budget?
(c) will the Minister conduct an internal audit of the major hospitals; and (d) is the Minister calling on senior management to be accountable for budgets and if so, what measures will the Minister take if management cannot keep to budget?
(d) is the Minister calling on senior management to be accountable for budgets and if so, what measures will the Minister take if management cannot keep to budget?
(c) will the Minister provide the level of funds allocated to each health service and region; and (d) will the Minister provide details on the services that are available, delivered and consumed in each region and individual localities?
(d) will the Minister provide details on the services that are available, delivered and consumed in each region and individual localities?
(b) the recurrent operating budget for each regional health service for 2003/2004; (c) the recurrent operating expenditure for each regional health service in 2002/2003; (d) the recurrent operating budgets for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals in the 2003/2004 financial year; (e) the recurrent expenditure for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals for the 2002/2003 financial year; (f) the capital works budget for each regional health service in 2003/2004; (g) the allocation towards mental health services in the State budget; (h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(c) the recurrent operating expenditure for each regional health service in 2002/2003; (d) the recurrent operating budgets for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals in the 2003/2004 financial year; (e) the recurrent expenditure for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals for the 2002/2003 financial year; (f) the capital works budget for each regional health service in 2003/2004; (g) the allocation towards mental health services in the State budget; (h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(d) the recurrent operating budgets for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals in the 2003/2004 financial year; (e) the recurrent expenditure for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals for the 2002/2003 financial year; (f) the capital works budget for each regional health service in 2003/2004; (g) the allocation towards mental health services in the State budget; (h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(e) the recurrent expenditure for each of Perth’s teaching hospitals for the 2002/2003 financial year; (f) the capital works budget for each regional health service in 2003/2004; (g) the allocation towards mental health services in the State budget; (h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(f) the capital works budget for each regional health service in 2003/2004; (g) the allocation towards mental health services in the State budget; (h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(g) the allocation towards mental health services in the State budget; (h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(h) the allocation towards mental health services for rural and regional Western Australia; and (i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(i) the percentage of the budget dedicated to rural health services?
(b) their responsibilities; (c) total Salaries; (d) the increase or decrease in staff numbers; (e) the total amount spent on administration; and (f) the total amount spent on services and details of the services provided?
(c) total Salaries; (d) the increase or decrease in staff numbers; (e) the total amount spent on administration; and (f) the total amount spent on services and details of the services provided?
(d) the increase or decrease in staff numbers; (e) the total amount spent on administration; and (f) the total amount spent on services and details of the services provided?
(e) the total amount spent on administration; and (f) the total amount spent on services and details of the services provided?
(f) the total amount spent on services and details of the services provided?
(b) if so, has each health service been contacted to inform them of their budget; (c) if so, are there going to be any downgrading of services; and (d) if individual health services have not as yet been advised of their budget, when will they be advised?
(c) if so, are there going to be any downgrading of services; and (d) if individual health services have not as yet been advised of their budget, when will they be advised?
(d) if individual health services have not as yet been advised of their budget, when will they be advised?
(b) is there any allocation for this Service in the Forward Estimates?
(b) what funds have been allocated specifically to meet this commitment for people living in rural areas?
(b) will the measures encompass all administrative areas of Perth hospitals such as trust accounts; (c) will the Minister conduct an internal audit of the major hospitals; and (d) is the Minister calling on senior management to be accountable for budgets and if so, what measures will the Minister take if management cannot keep to budget?
(c) will the Minister conduct an internal audit of the major hospitals; and (d) is the Minister calling on senior management to be accountable for budgets and if so, what measures will the Minister take if management cannot keep to budget?
(d) is the Minister calling on senior management to be accountable for budgets and if so, what measures will the Minister take if management cannot keep to budget?
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Answered
26 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
23 days
As budgets are not allocated to or reported at hospital levels since the new structures were put in place, it is not possible to provide the level of information as requested by the Member. (c) The internal Department of Health resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (d) There are an extensive range of services available within each region; hospital, emergency, outpatients, mental and community health. In addition each health region has its own population health unit. 2 (a) For 2002/03 and 2003/04. Refer to 1 (b) in that information will be reported at the whole of health service level and not at individual rural and regional health service level. (b) & (c) The recurrent operating expenditure for each regional health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. The information will be provided by August 2003. (d) Allocation information will be at the whole of health service level and not at teaching hospital level. (e) Expenditure is reported at the whole of health service level and not at the teaching hospital level. (f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(c) The internal Department of Health resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (d) There are an extensive range of services available within each region; hospital, emergency, outpatients, mental and community health. In addition each health region has its own population health unit. 2 (a) For 2002/03 and 2003/04. Refer to 1 (b) in that information will be reported at the whole of health service level and not at individual rural and regional health service level. (b) & (c) The recurrent operating expenditure for each regional health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. The information will be provided by August 2003. (d) Allocation information will be at the whole of health service level and not at teaching hospital level. (e) Expenditure is reported at the whole of health service level and not at the teaching hospital level. (f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(d) There are an extensive range of services available within each region; hospital, emergency, outpatients, mental and community health. In addition each health region has its own population health unit. 2 (a) For 2002/03 and 2003/04. Refer to 1 (b) in that information will be reported at the whole of health service level and not at individual rural and regional health service level. (b) & (c) The recurrent operating expenditure for each regional health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. The information will be provided by August 2003. (d) Allocation information will be at the whole of health service level and not at teaching hospital level. (e) Expenditure is reported at the whole of health service level and not at the teaching hospital level. (f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
2 (a) For 2002/03 and 2003/04. Refer to 1 (b) in that information will be reported at the whole of health service level and not at individual rural and regional health service level. (b) & (c) The recurrent operating expenditure for each regional health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. The information will be provided by August 2003. (d) Allocation information will be at the whole of health service level and not at teaching hospital level. (e) Expenditure is reported at the whole of health service level and not at the teaching hospital level. (f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(b) & (c) The recurrent operating expenditure for each regional health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. The information will be provided by August 2003. (d) Allocation information will be at the whole of health service level and not at teaching hospital level. (e) Expenditure is reported at the whole of health service level and not at the teaching hospital level. (f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(d) Allocation information will be at the whole of health service level and not at teaching hospital level. (e) Expenditure is reported at the whole of health service level and not at the teaching hospital level. (f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(e) Expenditure is reported at the whole of health service level and not at the teaching hospital level. (f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(c) The internal Department of Health resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (d) There are an extensive range of services available within each region; hospital, emergency, outpatients, mental and community health. In addition each health region has its own population health unit. 2 (a) For 2002/03 and 2003/04. Refer to 1 (b) in that information will be reported at the whole of health service level and not at individual rural and regional health service level. (b) & (c) The recurrent operating expenditure for each regional health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. The information will be provided by August 2003. (d) Allocation information will be at the whole of health service level and not at teaching hospital level. (e) Expenditure is reported at the whole of health service level and not at the teaching hospital level. (f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(d) There are an extensive range of services available within each region; hospital, emergency, outpatients, mental and community health. In addition each health region has its own population health unit. 2 (a) For 2002/03 and 2003/04. Refer to 1 (b) in that information will be reported at the whole of health service level and not at individual rural and regional health service level. (b) & (c) The recurrent operating expenditure for each regional health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. The information will be provided by August 2003. (d) Allocation information will be at the whole of health service level and not at teaching hospital level. (e) Expenditure is reported at the whole of health service level and not at the teaching hospital level. (f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
2 (a) For 2002/03 and 2003/04. Refer to 1 (b) in that information will be reported at the whole of health service level and not at individual rural and regional health service level. (b) & (c) The recurrent operating expenditure for each regional health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. The information will be provided by August 2003. (d) Allocation information will be at the whole of health service level and not at teaching hospital level. (e) Expenditure is reported at the whole of health service level and not at the teaching hospital level. (f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(b) & (c) The recurrent operating expenditure for each regional health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. The information will be provided by August 2003. (d) Allocation information will be at the whole of health service level and not at teaching hospital level. (e) Expenditure is reported at the whole of health service level and not at the teaching hospital level. (f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(d) Allocation information will be at the whole of health service level and not at teaching hospital level. (e) Expenditure is reported at the whole of health service level and not at the teaching hospital level. (f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(e) Expenditure is reported at the whole of health service level and not at the teaching hospital level. (f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(f) The capital works budget for each health service in 2002/03 is not yet available. (g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(g) - (i) Refer to answer 1(c) 3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
3 (a) West Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) 2001/02 4,288 2002/03 not yet available South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) 2001/02 1,101 2002/03 not yet available (b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(b) The responsibilities of all staff for the Country Health Services are extremely vast. Responsibilities can be broadly broken down into the following categories: Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Nursing Administration & Clerical Medical Support Services Hotel Services Medical Maintenance (c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(c) WACHS 2001/02 213.4m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
SWAHS 2001/02 57.2m 2002/03 not yet available (d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(d) WACHS and SWAHS 2001/02 – 2002/03 increase in FTE’s is not yet available (e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(e) WACHS 2001/02 $65.8m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
SWAHS 2001/02 $16.6m 2002/03 not yet available (f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(f) WACHS 2001/02 $315.2m 2002/03 not yet available SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
SWAHS 2001/02 $90.6m 2002/03 not yet available 4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
4 (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. The information at Health Service Level will be provided by August 2003. (b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(b) - (c) Refer to answer 4(a) (d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(d) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress. It is anticipated that the process should be concluded by July. 5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
5. (a) The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04. (b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(b) Refer to answer 5(a) 6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
6 (a) A range of prevention and promotion specific initiatives are aimed at rural areas. A number of the planned 2003/04 achievements targeting rural areas include: Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Aboriginal Health · The Department of Health provides services to rural, remote and metropolitan communities through a variety of NGOs. The services provided range from clinical, primary, environment health through to health promotion. Statewide Initiatives · The National Group C Meningococcal Vaccination Program aims to vaccinate, over the next three years, all children and teenagers who turned between one and 19 years of age in 2003. The Department of Health will provide free Group C meningococcal vaccinations at school for years 7 to 12 students in 2003 and for Years one to 7 students in 2004. Children aged one to five years are receiving vaccinations in 2003 via general practitioners, the Department and local government immunisation clinics. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · Undertake the Environmental Health Needs Survey (EHNS 2003) of all Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. · Identify new initiatives for addressing overweight and obesity and nutrition among vulnerable groups including Aboriginal people. Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Kimberley · Improved child health, paediatric, general physician and psychiatric services. Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Pilbara & Gascoyne · Commence renovations to the Aboriginal Medical Clinic at Twelve Mile Creek in Port Hedland to provide culturally appropriate medical services to the community. · New sexual abuse centre will commence in Karratha. Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Midwest & Murchison · New sexual abuse service will commence in the Murchison. · Establishment of a Women’s Health Group in Meekatharra and Men’s Health initiatives in Mt Magnet and Cue. Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Goldfields & South East Coastal · Extension of the existing Healthy Lifestyle programs to all areas of the Goldfields and South East Health Region including the Nullabor area. Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
Great Southern · Undertake further enhancement of the capacity of the Rural Community Support Program in the Great Southern Health Region. · Work towards a Healthy Community model integrating mental promotion/prevention strategies with General health, across all program areas (i.e. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Seniors) in the Great Southern Health Region. · Reinvigorate the Great Southern Health Region's Brief Intervention Program for Alcohol and Tobacco Use to enhance chances of improving lifestyle choices for patients admitted to hospital. South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
South West Health · Implementation of the Family Partnerships program that enhances the ability of health workers to work together with families on complex. · Development of the interagency pathways for early intervention on postnatal depression. · A Hepatitis C strategy is to be developed and a Sexual Health Needs Assessment to be conducted in South West to identify gaps in services and health promotion. · The South West Area Health Service is committed to implementing a 'Healthy Communities' framework into the 16 identified communities of the South West to be known as the 'Communities First' program. (b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(b) The internal resource allocation for 2003/04 associated with these initiatives is still being finalised. 7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
7. (a) Management makes every endeavour to appropriately adhere with legislative authorities and accountabilities eg FAAA. In addition, to these compliances the Government has instigated the need for reform. The Government has initiated the Health Reform Committee During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
During the course of the year the Expenditure Review Committee has expanded the reporting detail required from Health and considers the performance status of key business areas in the Health system. It is anticipated that at various times the various Health system executives will present to the committee on the status of performance in their particular areas of responsibility. (b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(b) Yes. (c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(c) There is already a comprehensive and independent health system internal audit program incorporating the teaching hospitals. (d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
(d) The Director General has committed to a service level agreement with each senior budget holder. This will serve to improve accountability in areas of the health system. 8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
8. The internal resource allocation process is currently in progress and data is not yet available for 2003/04.
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