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Seymour Health Vision, Mission, Values and Objectives


 
Vision

To enhance and promote our role as a leading provider of rural health services in acute, residential care, ambulatory and community services. 

Mission

Seymour Health is committed to providing accountable, comprehensive health care and services to the Seymour and surrounding district communities. 

Values

We are committed to:

Quality and Safety: 

Responsiveness:         


Resources: 
   

Innovation:  
   
The provision of all quality aspects of health care and service delivery.

Acknowledging and respecting the dignity, beliefs, rights and responsibilities of all consumers and providers.

Caring for the well-being and ongoing development of our staff and volunteers whom we recognise as our most valuable resource.

Being innovative in response to all opportunities for improvements in care or service delivery.

Our Objectives 2007 - 2010


Provide high quality services 

Continue to be a leading provider of rural health services


Be the employer of first choice

Strengthen organisational sustainability

  • Maintain accreditation of services
  • Maintain the risk management program and increase organization-wide risk management focus
  • Implementation of evidence-based programs for improved outcomes
  • Customer focused service delivery
  • Improvement to the human resources management program
  • Recruitment of medical staff of the highest calibre
  • Customer focused service delivery
  • Implement  & support the Community Advisory Committee
  • Develop and strengthen health service provision and medical practitioner engagement
  • Awareness and practice of vision and values
  • Develop and implement innovative models of rural health care
  • Strengthen the collaborative culture of the organization within the Lower Hume region
  • Strengthen community involvement in all aspects of planning, delivery and evaluating service delivery

  • Invest in staff development
  • Provide flexible working conditions where possible
  • Promote reputation as a quality, friendly and efficient service provider
  • Listen to and consult with staff
  • Continue development of relevant staff capable of leadership and direction
  • Provide a safe working environment
  • Ensure the application of principles of the code of conduct are promoted and demonstrated
  • Implement a nil deficit policy
  • Maximise revenue opportunities for services, capital development and resources
  • Foster good relationships with the Government, DHS and other funding agencies
  • Maintain and enhance Managemetn, Information Technology Risk Management systems
  • Responsibility and accountability for individual department budgets
  • Implement succession planning
  • Investing good environmental planning and practices

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Last Updated: 16-Aug-10