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HISTORICAL COLLECTION
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TENNANT CREEK HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
ANNUAL REPORT
1994/95
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6 November 1995
The Honourable Fred Finch MLA Minister for Health Services GPO Box 3146
DARWIN NT 0801
My dear Minister
I have the pleasure in furnishing you with the Tennant Creek Hospital Management Board Annual Report for 1994/95 year in accordance with Section 25 (1) of the Hospital
Management Board Act 1980.
Yours sincerely
KHERZOG CHAIRPERSON
CENTRAL LIBRARY 3 O 1998
TERRITORY HEAL TH SERVICES
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TENNANT CREEK HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1995 In accordance with section 25 (1) of the Hospital Management Boards Act, I present the Tennant Creek Hospital Management Board Annual Report on its and the Hospital's activities for the year ended 30 June 1995.
Composition of the Board as at 30 June 1995
Mr Karl Herzog Mrs Chris Afianos Mr Barry Wright Mr Chris Van Leishout Mr Mark John
Chairperson Member Member Member Member
Ms Lesley Kemmis A/Hospital Manager, Barkly Health Service Dr Michael Pearson Medical Superintendent
A/Director of Nursing
Mrs Joyce Bowden General Manager, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek Hospital Ms Lesley Kemmis A/Hospital Manager, acted as Secretary to the Board.
New Appointments, Recruitments, Resignations
Changes to the composition of the Board during the year were as follows:
Mr Mark John was appointed to the Board pursuant to section 7 (1) of the Act, in November 1994.
The Board acknowledges the contribution of each of the members.
Attendance at Board Meetings
Name Attended Possible
K. Herzog 11 11
C. Afianos 5 7
B. Wright 9 11
C. Van Leishout 6 11
M. John 6 7
General Manager 4 11
Hospital Manager 10 11
Medical Superintendent 9 11
Director of Nursing 10 11
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Hospital Activity Statistics
Number of Authorised Beds Number of Admissions Average Daily Bed Occupancy Average Length of Stay Number of Live Births
Number of Operations Major Minor
Number of Accident and Emergency Consultations Number of Specialist Consultations
Number of Antenatal Clinic Visits
Works Program
1994/95
20 1721 14 3.1 58 0 69 14510 1687 441
The following Worlcs Projects were carried out in 1994/95:
Minor New Works
Ward 1 upgrade reception area.
Staff Accommodation - Shade cover for pool.
Increase covered parking and parking bays in departmental vehicle compound.
Build covered carports for staff vehicles.
Repairs and Maintenance
Demolish old nursing home.
Upgrade air conditioning controls - Stage 2.
Routine maintenance and servicing of
air conditioners in accommodation and sterilisers.
Capital Works
Nil
Capital Equipment
Propaq - Physiological Monitor
Vision Analyser - Biochemical Analyser
Budget for Tennant Creek Hospital
1993/94 TOT AL 1994/95
Salaries and Allowances Operational Costs Capital Item TOTAL
$5,700
$6,000
$11,000
$9,500
$17,000
$90,000
$11,000
$16,000
$8,000
$4,534,000
$2,861,207
$1,599,597
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$4,484,804
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Hospital Activities for 1994/95 Staffin~
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Staffing has remained stable. The rotational Medical Officer from Alice Springs Hospital continues. The dual role of Medical Officers servicing Hospital and Rural areas was continued this year and provides a mechanism for continuity of care between both areas.
The Aboriginal Liaison Officer continued to be utilised within the Hospital.
Study sponsorship for staff to undertake courses continues. Mrs Kathy Stow, Hospital Manager, received a Departmental scholarship to enable her to complete her studies full time.
Ms Lesley Kemmis acted in the position of Hospital Manager in her absence.
Heart Start Machine
A group of Hospital staff formed a fund raising committee that enabled a 'Heart Start' cardiac monitor to be purchased.
Hospital Gardens
The Hospital grounds was successful in winning its category of the Central Australia garden competition.
Services
The Tennant Creek Hospital continues to service residents of Tennant Creek and the Barkly Tablelands with a range of inpatient, outpatient and Accident and Emergency services. Aero Medical evacuations are undertaken by Hospital Medical and Nursing staff.
The Board acknowledges the skills and dedication of Hospital staff and management in providing an essential service.
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KHERZOG CHAIRPERSON
TENNANT CREEK HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
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