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DL HIST 362.11 ALI . 2004/05
ALICE SPRINGS HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD ANNUAL REPORT 2004/05
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ALICE SPRINGS HOS PIT AL MANAGEMENT BOARD
ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 30TH JUNE 2005
In accordance with section 25 (1) of the Hospital Management Board Act (the Act), I present the Alice Springs Hospital Management Board (the Board) Annual Report on its and the Hospital's activities for the year ending 30 June 2005.
Composition of the Board at 30 June 2005 Mrs Margaret Wait
Mr Kevin Rockemer Mrs Mary Miles Mr Michael Tyrrell Dr Alex Brown Ms Vicki Taylor Ms Carol Barnes Ms Ann Port
OAM Chairperson Appointed Member Appointed Member Appointed Member Appointed Member General Manager Director of Nursing
Administration/Operations - non-voting member No new appointments during the year. Attendance at Board Meetings
There were 12 ordinary meetings of the Board held on the second Thursday of each month. The last ordinary Board meeting was conducted on 9 June 2005.
Attendance at Board Meetings:
Margaret Wait 12/12 meetings Mike Tyrrell 9/12 meetings Kevin Rockemer 11 /12 meetings Dr Alex Brown 7 /12 meetings Mary Miles 11 /12 meetings Vicki Taylor
Carol Barnes Ann Port Dr Jean Collie
11 /12 meetings 11 /12 meetings 5/12 meetings
2 meetings attended (July & August, then stress leave from August onwards)
Hospital Inspections
• The Board inspected the following areas during the year:
• ICU/HOU
• Day Surgery
• Surgical Ward
• Medical Ward
• Social Worker Department
• Former Paediatric Ward - under preparation for conversion to Renal Ward and Overflow
• Former Clinical Management Wing - under preparation for decanting during fire rectification works
The complete Hospital inspection with the General Manager did not take place in December, as is usually the case.
Presentation
A/General Manager Robin Smith (Katherine Hospital General Manager) and Board Chairperson Margaret Wait received the 2003/04 ASH/Red Cross Cafe profit share cheque for $26,87 4.00. These monies facilitated the purchase of the following:
• Standing Lifter/Sling
• Patient Slide
• Syringe Driver
• Ice Maker
• Western Desert Dialysis Appeal
• Breast Pump and Stand
• Donation to Hospital Welfare Fund
• Thermometer Units
The Board wishes to thank former General Manager Jeff Byrne and his Executive Team for making possible the acquisition of these items through the profit share arrangement.
Extra-ordinary Meetings
The Board held a video link up meeting with CEO Mr Robert Griew and Assistant Secretary Mr Peter Campos in lieu of a meeting sought with Minister Toyne.
Board Chairperson Mrs Wait and community member Mrs Mary Miles met with Minister Toyne to discuss extensions of membership for some of the community members.
The Chairperson enjoyed a breakfast meeting with CEO Mr Griew.
Chairperson Mrs Wait and deputy Chair Mr Michael Tyrrell enjoyed a breakfast meeting with Chief Minister Martin and Minister Toyne.
Farewells and other Special Events
A number of senior staff were farewelled during the year including former Director of Medical and Clinical Services, Dr Jean Collie. The Board hosted an informal farewell dinner for Dr Collie who was taking stress leave immediately prior to her resignation in April. As a token of their support and appreciation of Dr Collie's not inconsiderable contribution to Alice Springs Hospital, community members presented Dr Collie with artwork by prominent local artist Mrs Vicki Darken.
Former long-term Hospital General Manager Mrs Joyce Bowden was formally farewelled during a presentation hosted by the Board. The presentation was well attended and Board Chairperson Mrs Wait presented a number of gifts to Joyce. Mrs Bowden is remembered by the Board and Staff as a professional and caring General Manager whose contribution to furthering patient care and respect for all staff,
irrespective of status, is remembered and missed.
The Board also hosted a farewell function for Dr Charles Butcher who retired after many years of dedicated practice to the Alice Springs Community.
The Board and members of the Executive Team and their partners attended a
farewell dinner for Mr Ron Parker, a management consultant who spent time at Alice Springs Hospital over the past couple of years. Ron returned home to rejoin his family in New Zealand.
The Board funded the annual Christmas barbeque for all Hospital staff.
Community Board members attended the Parliamentary Sessions where Hospital issues were rigorously debated.
Other Board Activities
• Represented at the Nurses Graduation in March
• Attended Staff Forum with CEO Mr Robert Griew in March
• Met with Ms Pat Martin in relation to the Hospital Strategic Plan Meeting in April
Board Involvement in Hospital Planning
• Chairperson attends the Project Control Group (PCG) managing the fire- rectification works chaired by the Regional Manager for Department of Planning and Infrastructure (DPI)
• Dr Alex Brown attends the Hospital Cultural Safety Committee
• Ms Mary Miles attends the Risk Management Committee
• Mr Kevin Rockemer attends the Hospital Chaplaincy meeting
• Deputy Chair Mr Michael Tyrrell attends the Allied Health and Clinical Governance meetings.
Hospital Mural
October 13 saw the launch of "walking together" - a mural commissioned by the Board in collaboration with the Central Land Council and Native Title Holders in the spirit of reconciliation and Central Australian History. Hospital Chairperson Mrs Margaret Wait, OAM, and Native Title Holder and artist MK Turner hosted this event.
The mural was funded through Board and community donations including sponsorship from NT Arts. The mural hangs in the main Hospital foyer.
The Minister and artists unveiled a second piece of artwork prepared by Papunya youth in relation to petrol sniffing. This artwork is displayed close to the Paediatric Wing.
The Hospital remains without a Director of Medical and Clinical Services. The new position of Director of Corporate Services was occupied by Glen Hurley who resigned shortly after appointment. This position is currently occupied by Brian Keeley.
Financial Reports
Administration Committee
Mrs Wait, Board Chairperson, represents the Board on this Committee which administers interest and donation monies received through the Hospital Specialists Private Practice Trust Agreement.
Private Practice (Hospital Account)
Opening Balance 01/7/04 $116,793.27 Closing Balance 30/6/05 $119,454.52
The Private Practice Trustees and the Board distribute these funds via scholarships twice a year. This arrangement provides opportunities for Tennant Creek and Alice Springs Hospital staff, including Hospital based Mental Health Staff to engage in education programs and attend professional conferences. Additionally, interest free loans are made available, also twice year which support staff to undertake longer- term study. During the year twenty-five scholarships totalling $11,650.00 were awarded and three loans totalling $4,800.00 were approved.
Hospital Gift Fund
Opening Balance 01/07/04 Closing Balance 30/06/05
$130,904.36
$107,770.14
Monies held in this account are deposited for a variety of purposes including donations made for specific purposes. The Hospital was pleased to receive the following donations:
Boeing
Chamber of Commerce Woolworth's
Prison Officers Social Club Community Member
$ 1,923.00
$ 2,210.00
$ 1,303.00
$ 500.00
$ 400.00
