Medicare Local Annual Plan template and user guide
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1. Provide support to clinicians and service providers to improve patient care 2 1 The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Quality Improvement in General Practice Program will be extended to include working with private allied health service providers and continue work with nine existing private general practices A priority will be to promote integration by ensuring clinicians are referring linking to Aboriginal community controlled health services and other appropriate agencies February 2012 onwards 2 2 The General Practice Data Practice Information Management Support Program will continue to work with general practices to support the use of information management and data extraction tools in general practice Further practices will be engaged in data collection analysis and quality improvement activities March 2012 onwards 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 19 Provide support to clinicians and service providers to improve patient care continued 2 3 Aggregated de identified general practice data will provide important population level data for SEMML to support ongoing planning and evaluation in the areas of preventive health and chronic disease management March 2012 onwards 2 4 SEMML will conduct an initial investigation into the best way to support private allied health providers in the collection and use of health data for quality improvement2. Advisory Clinical Advisory incorporating Clinical Governance Compliance Audit Risk Management Tender amp Contract Compliance May 2012 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 23 Be efficient and accountable with strong governance and effective management continued 5 3 Develop a Strategic Plan in consultation with the senior staff the Strategic April 2012 Advisory Committee and the SEMML Board 5 4 Assess capabilities of the organisation and recruit staff with required March 2012 competencies and skills onwards 5 5 Develop a comprehensive Risk Management Plan building on that provided with April 2012 2011 2012 Annual Plan 3 Medicare Local After Hours Program Development of the stage one plan to address priority gaps in access to after hours care 1 1 Complete the stage one after hours needs assessment in line with the requirements specified in Medicare Locals Guidelines for after hours primary care responsibilities until 30 June 2013 and Medicare Local After Hours Program Conducting an initial needs assessment February 2012 to May 2012 1 2 Participate in Medicare Local After Hours Program workshops As arranged by the Department of Health and Ageing 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 24
3. amp Supplementary Services CCSS scheme April 2012 for Aboriginal people with chronic illness referred by their GP for service coordination into the DCAS model 1 3 As a member of the Diabetes Consortium and with oversight from the SEMML February 2012 Clinical Advisory Committee build on the collaborative achievements to date onwards and expand the drive for integration and coordination of all diabetes services across the SEMML catchment 1 4 In considering future directions for No Wrong Door include scoping whether the June 2012 decision trees search functions can be integrated with general practice systems amp expansion of the Choose and Redirect tool to include a broader range of health services and agencies 1 5 Mental Health Assessment and Referral Service MHARS the one stop shop March 2012 where GPs refer patients with mental health issues will expand to include Tier 1 onwards and Tier 2 Access to Allied Psychological Services ATAPS over the wider catchment of the SEMML 1 6 In collaboration with Southern Health and other relevant stakeholders March 2012 opportunities to improve local service communication service planning onwards integration and coordination will be explored with the aim of improving the patient journey Projects addressing electronic communication from Southern Health hospital sites to general practice will continue 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 18 Impr
4. CEO Executive PA Director Director Director Director Business Primary Care amp Population Health Stakeholder Engagement amp Services Clinical Services amp Planning Workforce Development Finance Chronic Disease Population amp primary Stakeholder engagement Governance including diabetes health planning Consumer Community Contract DCAS Needs Assessments Liaison Management Mental Health Data management After Hours Coordination Human Resources incl ATAPs and analysis Private Providers Clinical Office Closing the Gap Health promotion amp workforce Engagement Administration Refugee Health prevention support and development Marketing amp Aged Care Evaluation amp Communication Integration eHealth research 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 9 1 4 Board membership Position Name Expertise Profession Date on board i appointed Chair Nicholas Demediuk General practice corporate GP 16 12 11 governance Knowledge of local community amp health care providers Deputy Peter Waters Mental health corporate CEO 16 12 11 Chair governance business management Knowledge of local community amp health care providers Director Jan Begg Corporate governance risk IT consultant 16 12 11 management business business management woman Information technology Director Hung The Nguyen General practice GP 16 12 11 Aboriginal Health Academic GP Education amp training Re
5. Investments Commission and such other persons as the Company admits to membership in accordance with this constitution 1 3 Membership not transferable A Member s rights privileges and benefits of membership are personal to the Member and membership of the Company is not transferable other than by operation of law 1 4 Application for membership a A person is eligible to apply for membership if the person is a body corporate partnership or unincorporated body other than a natural individual which has a substantial interest or involvement whether directly or indirectly in the provision of primary health care within the Catchment or as otherwise determined by the Board b A person eligible to apply for membership may submit an application for membership to the Board 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 11 The South Eastern Health Providers Association is the Founding Member Membership is available to organisations operating in the South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local area who offer services to the community in health or a related field to support the social determinants of health Organisations are defined as but not limited to e offering direct service provision by employees eligible for registration through Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA e a peak body that represents providers eligible for registration through AHPRA e relevant health or health related
6. June 2012 2 5 Support for General Practice Accreditation and Standards will expand to include the wider SEMML The current Accreditation Advisory Group will restructure to accommodate a broader membership base that also represents allied health providers specialists and dentists March 2012 onwards 2 6 Expand on the Continuing Professional Development program provided to GPs Practice Nurses and practice staff to engage and support educational activities across the spectrum of primary health care providers This will include multidisciplinary education training and participation in the state based Southern Clinical Placement Network which plans coordinates and evaluates clinical placements in health organisations across the region March 2012 onwards 2 7 Allied Health Professional Engagement Commence engagement of allied health professionals and other primary health providers via newsletters community forums and education events First forum to be held on 21 March 2012 The SEMML governance structure will promote and enable allied health health provider representation on relevant planning and advisory committees March 2012 onwards 2 8 Determine the support needs of the various health provider groups This will include private allied health professionals dentists pharmacists and psychologists June 2012 2 9 The Immunisation Task Force with representation from local government GPs Paediatri
7. and Tier 2 initiatives with expanded coverage across the wider catchment April 2012 onwards 4 7 Embedding of the one stop shop point of referral for general practice and other relevant providers to access mental health services for patients clients April 2012 onwards 4 8 Continue to address mental health service gaps for refugees in our community through ATAPS amp other mental health care initiatives April 2012 onwards 4 9 Continue to implement initiatives under the Closing the Gap and Care Coordination Supplementary Services programs in conjunction with Dandenong amp District Aborigines Cooperative mainstream general practice State government Southern Health and other providers April 2012 onwards 4 10 Build on the successful Refugee Health Program that supports the general practices working with refugees and assist in integration with other relevant service providers by expanding membership of the Refugee Health Steering Group May 2012 Commence a collaborative approach with other organisations on a response to addressing the priority areas revealed in the Refugee Health Needs Assessment May 2012 Be efficient and accountable with strong governance and effective management 5 1 Implementation of governance and organisational structure as per the Establishment Plan March 2012 5 2 Establishment of key Board Committees and advisory groups including Strategic
8. Consumer Organisations that represent consumers in the South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local area e health planning authorities such as Local Government e health related organisations such as those involved in housing employment or education e health promotion and prevention organisations e the tertiary education sector All membership applications will be forwarded to the Board of the South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local for endorsement There is no membership fee The Board decision is final post notification of an outcome no further correspondence will be entered into The Rights of Members e Right to expect the highest standards of good governance by the company e Right to communication e Right to be heard e Right to suggest directors to the Nominations Committee The Responsibilities of Members Responsibility to support the aims of the Medicare Local Responsibility to ensure an appropriate representation is appointed Responsibility to attend General Meetings Responsibility to take an active interest in the Medicare Local Responsibility to direct concerns about the Medicare Local to the company in the first instance Members become eligible to be appointed to advisory committees and reference groups and the Board will give regard to the advice of these groups This provides opportunity to influence the Board and provide direction on matters relevant to key stakeholders Membership structure Founding Member The South E
9. and input into the establishment of the Consumer Community Reference Group Engagement of consumer representatives on planning and reference groups where possible will be achieved A number of community workshops forums will be held to inform the community on the role of the SEMML Interviews and focus groups within the community will be conducted for particular programs such as Refugee Health and chronic disease management The local media will be utilised together with website social media The current Consumer Community Reference Group will continue to meet and provide input and advice on planning and identification of needs and priorities for the SEMML It is anticipated that some members of this group 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 14 will transfer to the SEMML consumer group e There will be consultation with the Dandenong amp District Aborigines Cooperative to ensure appropriate input and representation Clinicians health services providers and their representative bodies across the spectrum of primary care and where relevant secondary and acute care and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives e General practice will remain integral to the work of the SEMML There will be representation of general practice on advisory committees reference groups etc Programs and services provided to general practice that assists in patient access and services will continue together with s
10. as in Australia The population across the 3 local government areas is extremely diverse The current catchment population of approximately 454 000 is expected to increase to 629 000 by 2022 a growth of 38 7 The current population distribution is 15 in Cardinia 55 in Casey and 30 in Greater Dandenong City of Greater Dandenong The City of Greater Dandenong is the most culturally diverse locality in Victoria and an area of high disease burden there are a large number of households with low income 56 of residents born overseas and low English proficiency In December 2010 the City of Greater Dandenong produced a report entitled Health and Wellbeing in Greater Dandenong The report indicated in 2008 09 2 470 recently arrived migrants settled in Greater Dandenong the largest number of migrant settlers in any Victorian municipality Nearly a fifth of these people were humanitarian immigrants largely from countries such as Afghanistan Burma Iraq Sudan and Sri Lanka The culturally diverse population of Greater Dandenong requires a renewed focus on improving the health literacy of patients with limited English proficiency through the use of health interpreters There is evidence that supports language barriers decrease equity in health care by reducing the patients understanding and involvement in decision making and decreasing adherence to treatment including medications The Victorian Population Health Survey found that le
11. astern Health Providers Association as the Founding Member has over 350 GP members and to date just over 70 other health providers as members as at March 2012 These include allied health professionals psychologists practice nurses chiropractors and pharmacists 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 12 Organisational Members Invitations to organisations to apply for membership will be circulated widely at the end of March 2012 It is anticipated that the members of the original consortium who supported the Invitation to Apply and have been involved to date in planning and early establishment will be the first organisations to officially join the SEMML These are Dandenong amp District Aborigines Co Op Ltd South East Migrant and Refugee Centre Southern Health Royal District Nursing Service Ermha Inc Monash University Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service 1 6 Company objects 2 OBJECTS 2 1 2 2 The Principal Object for which the Company is established is to be a health promotion charity within the meaning of item 1 1 6 of section 30 20 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Cth by establishing promoting and operating a Medicare Local in South Eastern Melbourne Subject always to its Principle Object the Company also has the following objects a to encourage and support improvements in the delivery of primary health care services to patients including in
12. cians Department of Health and Medicare Australia will continue to oversee and support proactive immunisation strategies across the catchment It will be expanded to incorporate the Cardinia Shire March 2012 ongoing 2 10 The integrated approach developed through the Diabetes Consortium will continue to develop with assistance from the Consortium Clinical Practice June 2012 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 20 Provide support to clinicians and service providers to improve patient care continued Group The potential to embed this work within the SEMML will be explored with other key members of the consortium with the aim being sustainability of the consortium and clear reporting mechanisms 2 11 The Refugee Health Program will continue to work with general practices and be March 2012 extended to include allied health service providers A priority will be to promote onwards appropriate care to refugees Identification of the 3 1 The SEMML will undertake an assessment of local population health needs and May 2012 health needs of local use this information in planning and priority setting This will be done in areas and development collaboration with other key stakeholders who also undertake population health of locally focused and planning e g local government Southern Health State Government Every responsive services endeavour will be made to avoid d
13. elcome to participate in advisory reference groups where it is apparent that the social determinants of health need to be addressed 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 16 1 7 Subcontractors Name Program Services Value Tender process Other contracts Conflict of interest arrangements South Eastern Core General South Eastern Health Nil 3 Directors of Health Providers Practice Providers Association SEMML on the Board Association Support amp formerly DCGPA of South Eastern Services selected directly for the Health Providers Engagement of 3 month period to Association Conflict allied health ensure continuity of declared at SEMML professionals amp other health providers April to June 2012 services retain general practice engagement and further engagement of other health providers Board meetings 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 17 2 Medicare Locals Core Funding Program 2 1 Key activities Strategic Objective Key Activities Timeframe Improving the patient 1 1 In collaboration with Southern Health acute amp community services and other March 2012 journey through relevant stakeholders expansion of the Diabetes Coordination amp Assessment onwards developing integrated Service DCAS model to include other areas of chronic disease and coordinated services 1 2 Incorporate the Care Coordination
14. eral practices in Cardinia and Springvale Support of primary health care includes use of MBS items for systematic assessment care planning care initiatives and programs provision prevention general practice accreditation Practice Nurse support use of clinical software for register and recall reminder systems use of clinical data to plan and improve care accessing allied health providers immunisation support 4 2 Expand the reach of programs in prevention lifestyle modification and education March 2012 by engaging a larger pool of private allied health care professionals and onwards increasing the times locations and number of programs offered 4 3 Broaden the membership of the existing Aged Care Advisory Group March 2012 onward 4 4 Continue the innovative and evidence based program Balance2Live in March 2012 onward 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 22 Facilitation of the implementation and successful performance of primary health care initiatives and programs continued Residential Aged Care Facilities and explore the opportunities to work more extensively and cooperatively with private allied health providers e g brokerage opportunities in the RACFs 4 5 Ensure a smooth transition and expanded coverage of the ATAPS Suicide Prevention Program April 2012 onwards 4 6 Work with neighboring Divisions of General Practice to ensure a smooth transition of all ATAPS Tier 1
15. itiatives aimed toward improving disease prevention and management raising patient awareness and improving access to appropriate services b to improve the planning of primary health care services to identify health needs of the community develop locally focused and responsive health services and address service delivery gaps c to promote primary care and the centrality of general practice for the delivery of effective integrated health management for the local community d to provide support to clinicians and health service providers to improve their patient care e to establish effective collaborations to deliver more coordinated integrated flexible and locally responsive health services f to promote a culture of efficiency accountability and continuous improvement in the delivery of primary health care services g to raise money to further the aims of the Company and to secure sufficient funds for the objects of the Company h to receive any funds and distribute these funds in a manner that best 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 13 2 3 attains the objects of the Company i to do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the operation of the Company and otherwise for the attainment of all or any of the above objects of the Company and j to operate consistently with its guiding principles Object 2 4 Guiding Principles In pursuing
16. its Principle Object the Company will seek in all its operations a to develop service responses that facilitate the care of the whole person through and understanding of the interplay between the biological psychological and social determinants of health and the need to provide comprehensive continuing care b to advocate and work to address the social and structural factors including inequity and exclusion which contribute to ill health and poor wellbeing c to facilitate the participation of consumers carers and community members in all facets of their health and wellbeing and in the work of the Medicare Local d to build strong and effective partnerships with the local agencies through a shared understanding and commitment to person centred care and professional respect across the disciplines e to promote the delivery of high quality accessible effective and safe services to the communities within the Catchment and f to ensure the delivery of services that are culturally appropriate Solely for the purpose of furthering the Principle Object and without limiting the powers of the Company under the Act the Company may do all things incidental or conducive to furthering the Principle 1 7 Key stakeholder relationships Patients and consumers including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives The SEMML will consult with the Consumer Health Forum and Health Issues Centre to gain advice
17. medicare local SOUTH EASTERN MELBOURNE Connecting health to meet local needs 2011 12 Annual Plan South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local Document History Version No Date Description of Revision 1 24 February 2012 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local Table of Contents 1 Organisational Overview foci tc te aia na a on at eat emai 3 1 1 Medicare Local contact information nenea nana 3 1 2 Medicare Local region characteristics mmmneeeennnneeeeeeee nana 4 1 3 Organisational structure and internal governance ssssssssseseerrrresssereee 7 1 4 Board mermbershipis ae cei in c ca 2 0 d 0 d la a ae a ia 10 1 5 Company membErSipiisasoacare coc ana caci oi at Ge at ru at au 11 146 Gompany objectis are se tote a vate ee aci ca ai ea dan a i a aaa a a Ada 13 1 7 Key stakeholder relationships mcce nenea nana 14 1 7 Subeontractorg s se ci a aa cu a ul a la a te Da tea a lee nl a Si 17 1 8 List of attachments mmcceee nenea Error Bookmark not defined Medicare Locals Core Funding Program mm nenea 18 Bele Key activities cca acostat ii a ASA deans tn a ea nea 18 2 2 Risk management plan Medicare Local core funding program Error Bookmark not defined 2 3 Transition arrangements 0ceeeee Error Bookmark not defined 2 4 Additional Program information or Program material Error Bookmark
18. n of the assist SEMML in identifying areas for improvement and establishment of March 2012 health needs of local priorities e g waiting times for services onwards areas and development of locally focused and 3 9 Linkages already established between Southern Health LHN will be further March 2012 responsive services enhanced The current General Practice Liaison Unit at Southern Health to onwards continued become the Medicare Local Liaison Unit The CEO of SEMML to sit on the Southern Health Primary Care and Population Health Advisory Committee 3 10 There will be Southern Health representation on the SEMML Strategic Advisory March 2012 Committee onwards 3 11 Clinicians from Southern Health will be eligible for membership of the SEMML April 2012 onwards Clinical Advisory Committee 3 12 SEMML will draw on the experience expertise and communications networks March 2012 established by the South East Healthy Communities Partnership SEHCP onwards Representation on the SEMML Strategic Advisory Committee will be made available to the SEHCP The CEOs and a Board representative from both the Medicare Local and the SEHCP will meet to discuss how the two organisations will align and work collaboratively Facilitation of the 4 1 SEMML will ensure that the current level of support for general practice March 2012 implementation and participation in primary health care programs is not only maintained but onwards successful performance expanded to include gen
19. not defined Medicare Local After Hours Program lt nenea nana 24 3 1 Risk management plan Medicare Local After Hours Program Error Bookmark not defined 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 1 Organisational overview 1 1 Medicare Local contact information Medicare Local name South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local Medicare Local legal name South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local Inc if different ABN 14 154 821 182 Postal address 314B Thomas Street Dandenong 3175 Street address 314B Thomas Street Dandenong 3175 Phone 03 8792 1911 Fax 03 9793 4050 Email Website www semml com au Branch office information 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 1 2 Medicare Local region characteristics Geographic Location of South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local SEMML az Z5 Map 1 SEMML indicating Local Government Areas Emerald Map 2 SEMML location in relation to central Melbourne 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local Population base The South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local s SEMML catchment includes three Local Government Areas LGA the Cities of Greater Dandenong and Casey and the Shire of Cardinia see Map 1 above The City of Casey and the Shire of Cardinia are two of the fastest growing are
20. organisations will have strong representation on this and other relevant advisory groups Representatives from the Victorian Southern Metropolitan Region Department of Health and Ageing have actively participated in the establishment of the SEMML There is continued ex officio representation on the Strategic Advisory Committee Every effort is being made to align and share data for population health and health service planning in the south eastern growth corridor Southern Metropolitan Region Department of Health amp Ageing local government Southern Health the South Eastern Healthy Communities Partnership and the SEMML are working collaboratively to avoid duplication and share information Researchers and educators Research evaluation and education will be a high priority and collaboration with universities and other tertiary level organisations will continue The Southern Academic Primary Care Research Unit SAPCRU will provide valuable on site support and services to assist in identifying emerging health needs and advise on research and evaluation opportunities In collaboration with the Monash University School of Primary Health Care students from medicine nursing allied health both undergraduate and postgraduate will be provided with opportunities to work on research projects within the SEMML Other key stakeholders Organisations and or government departments relevant to education housing transport and environment will be w
21. oving the patient journey through developing integrated and coordinated services continued 1 7 Southern Health will be represented on the SEMML Strategic Advisory Committee and the strong relationship between the Southern Health General Practice Liaison Unit and local general practice will be supported March 2012 onwards 1 8 The Strategic Advisory Committee will oversee the establishment of a Consumer Community Reference Group The Consumer Health Forum and or the Health Issues Centre will be invited to provide input into the formation and role of the group May 2012 1 9 Allied Health Directory The current Allied Health Directory maintained by the South Eastern Health Providers Association will be incorporated into the Victorian Human Services Directory and subsequently to the National Health Services Directory A broader range of health providers will be included in the directory with the aim of connecting consumers and practitioners across the catchment June 2012 SEMML will assess and support the readiness for the Patient Controlled Electronic Record PCEHR by assisting organisations amp individuals in the application for Healthcare Provider Identifier HPI O amp IHI I General practices will receive on site support and education March 2012 onwards Introduction to the PCEHR will be provided at forums for general practice private allied health and other health providers March 2012
22. r hospitals Casey and Dandenong and three smaller services Queen Elizabeth Centre Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre and Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service Mental health and aged care services are lacking in proportion to the population of this area Whilst the catchment has 11 1 of metropolitan Melbourne s current population it has only e 10 7 of GP services e 6 2 of mental health services e 7 4 of aged care services With the region expected to experience the third highest percentage growth in population of all Victorian regions pressure on these services is set to increase A sustainable workforce will be a significant issue A number of key demographic characteristics pose challenges to the health of the community and will be priorities for SEMML These include e significant areas of socioeconomic disadvantage Dept of Health 2011 Metropolitan Health Plan Technical Paper 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local e diabetes and mental health e Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health e health issues associated with refugee resettlement 1 3 Organisational structure and internal governance 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local Governance Structure Southern Health LHN representation Time limited working groups as at March 2012 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 8 Organisational Structure Board
23. ral communities while roughly one third of the residents of Yarra Ranges Mornington Peninsula and Hume live outside an urban centre This has major implications for Cardinia Shire residents ability to access the resources they need for their primary secondary and tertiary health needs e 29 8 of residents are under the age of 18 compared to 23 in metropolitan Melbourne e 7 980 14 residents born overseas Population Projections Over the next 10 years the catchment areas of Casey and Cardinia are expected to be one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia The highest population growth within the SEMML catchment is expected within the City of Casey and Cardinia which is expected to increase by 121 069 53 and 57 288 94 people respectively between 2007 and 2021 In contrast the City of Greater Dandenong is expected to experience relatively more stable population growth levels but will continue to receive high numbers of migrant and refugees The number of Aboriginal amp Torres Strait Islanders in the SEMML catchment is reported at just under 2 000 It is recognised that diabetes cardiovascular disease mental health and respiratory disease are priority areas that need to be addressed with this population group Health Service Infrastructure and Utilisation According to recent data from the Victorian Department of Health the SEMML region is relatively well served with hospital services comprised of the two majo
24. rk in line with the directives from the Commonwealth in relation to the establishment of the Local Lead Clinical Group Community organisations e The Strategic Advisory Committee has been established and reports directly to the Board This is the primary representative body and its membership is selected in part to equitably represent the full range of primary care providers in the community as well as agencies with a major stake in primary care performance e g LHNs local government and consumers It is expected that it will have the greatest repository of detailed local knowledge It will be responsible for recommending strategic priorities and approaches to the board e Consumer Community Reference Group will facilitate and guide the process of consultation with the community and ensure that all planned activities are appropriately reviewed from a consumer perspective It will report to the Strategic Advisory Committee a member of which will be its Chair 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local State Territory government The Strategic Advisory Committee will ensure a continued strong linkage with the South East Healthy Communities Partnership SEHCP and its member agencies Southern Health local hospital network local governments including Cardinia Shire City of Casey and City of Greater Dandenong in order to retain the best possible perspectives and approaches in addressing health issues These
25. searcher Cultural competency Corporate governance Director Helen Keleher Public Health Academic 16 12 11 Population health planning Researcher Nursing allied health Education Director Martin Wischer Community nursing General 16 12 11 Corporate governance Manager ee Royal District Business Management Nursing Knowledge of local service community amp health care providers Director Sally McDonald Aged care Palliative care GP 16 12 11 General Practice Governance experience Knowledge of local community amp health care 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 10 providers Director Roy Sanderson Finance accounting Accountant 16 12 11 Business Management Business man Corporate governance Director Brett Ogilvie General practice GP 16 12 11 Governance experience Workforce education and support Knowledge of local community amp health care providers 1 5 Company membership Membership structure South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 1 MEMBERSHIP 1 1 Classes of Membership The membership of the Company is divided into two classes a Founding Members being the Members of the Company as at the date of its registration and b Other Members being Members who are not Founding Members 1 2 Members The Members are the initial Members as identified in the application for incorporation of the Company to the Australian Securities and
26. uplication share information and work together in determining priorities 3 2 The Refugee Health Needs Assessment completed in 2011 will be incorporated May 2012 into the overall needs assessment 3 3 The findings of the Refugee Health Needs Assessment and subsequent regional May 2012 onwards planning forum will inform joint planning and setting of priorities for the SEMML 3 4 The SEMML governance structure will ensure representation at the Strategic March 2012 Advisory Committee level from agencies that provide services to refugee groups 3 5 The experience and advice from the Refugee Health Needs Assessment and the April 2012 Refugee Health Research Consortium will be used to inform planning and implementation for other marginalised groups specific care needs within the SEMML 3 6 The SEMML Strategic Advisory Committee will have representation from the March 2012 Dandenong amp District Aborigines Cooperative onwards 3 7 The learnings from the CCSS initiative will inform future planning and further May 2012 innovation to respond to the needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community Coordination of these services will be facilitated by inclusion in the DCAS model i e one stop shop for referral 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 21 3 8 Ongoing analysis of health service usage through interagency collaboration will Identificatio
27. upport to all levels of practice staff e There will be greater opportunity for Allied Health Professionals and other health providers to be engaged in networking advisory roles and representation They will be able to access services and support funded through the SEMML e The current membership of what was the Dandenong Casey General Practice Association will continue with the South Eastern Health Providers Association Founding Member of SEMML with the addition of other health providers including allied health professionals practice nurses psychologists pharmacists and dentists Specialists also may choose to join the Association Local Hospital Networks e The strong partnerships in various program areas together with the cross membership of key committees and advisory groups will continue between Southern Health and the SEMML e The SEMML will have representation on the Southern Health Population Health amp Primary Care Advisory Group and Southern Health will have representation on various committees within the SEMML e The Southern Health General Practice Liaison Unit will become the Medicare Local Liaison Unit and continue to fund a shared liaison project officer e The Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service will have representation on all relevant advisory committees and sub committees e Established links and liaison with private hospitals in the region will continue Local Lead Clinician Groups once established e SEMML will wo
28. vels of obesity were higher 17 compared to 12 among people who were indigenous disadvantaged less educated unemployed those who ran out of food in the previous 12 months and people who were experiencing the highest levels of psychological stress The paper reported that 18 of Greater Dandenong residents 18 000 people suffer one form of depression and 6 7 7 000 people of major depression 6 of people had a severe profound disability in Greater Dandenong compared to 4 3 in the rest of Melbourne City of Casey The City of Casey is Victoria s largest and fastest growing municipality and the dominant growth area for south eastern Melbourne with new families settling in Casey at a rate of 40 per week The key features of this region include The youngest age profile of all Melbourne LGAs e 29 of population aged under 18 compared to 23 in metropolitan Melbourne e 65 000 30 of residents born overseas An increasing number of refugees Dept of Health 2011 Metropolitan Health Plan Technical Paper 2011 12 Annual Plan for South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local Cardinia Shire The Cardinia Shire is located on the south east fringe of metropolitan Melbourne unlike the majority of the LGAs encompassed in greater Melbourne Cardinia has a large rural population giving it unique geographical features and service provision issues e The Cardinia Shire has by far the highest proportion of its citizens living in ru
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