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HISTORICAL COLLECTION
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GOVE DISTRICT HOSPITAL
MANAGEMENT BOARD
ANNUAL REPORT 1988/89
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13 September 1989
Hon Steve Hatton MLA
Minister for Health & Community Services GPO Box 3146
DARWIN NT 0801
Dear Minister
I have pleasure in furnishing you with the Board 's Repor t for 1988/89 year in accordance with Secti on 25 of the Hospital Management Board's Act 1980.
Yours sincerely
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GOVE DISTRICT HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD ANNUAL REPORT 1988/89
TO
THE HONOURABLE
MINISTER FOR HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES
NHULUNBUY September 1989
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1. MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD
In accordance with Section 25 (1) ot the Hospital ManagRment Boards Act, I submit the Board's Annual Report on its and the hospital's activities for the financial year ended 30th June 1989.
Composition ot the Board as at 30th June 1989:
Mr Bernardus van der Zon Ms Lynette Orchard Dr Stephen Meredith Mr Raymond Hargreaves Mr Gatjil Djerrkura
Mrs Margaret Sheridan, or delegate Dr Michael King, or delegate Sr Pamela Charles, or delegate
Chairman
Deputy Chairman Member
Member Member
Regional Director
Director Medical Services Director of Nursing The Director Management Services,
Secretary to the Roard.
Mr Rodney Sawyer, or delegate, is
New Appointments and Resi~nations
Changes in the composition of the Board during the year are as follows:
Mr Gilbert Butler resigned on 19 December 1988.
Mr Gatjil Djerrkura was appointed on 3 April 1989.
Dr Michael King replaced Dr Paul Van Buynder in February as Director Medical Services.
Attendance at Board Meetings
There were 10 monthly meetings and attendance was as foilows:
Attended Eligible to Attend
Mr Bernardus van der Zon 9 10
Ms Lynette orchard 7 10
Dr Stephen Meredith 5 10
Mr Raymond Hargreaves 9 10
Mr Gatjil Djerrkura 1 3
Regional Director 9 10
Di rector Medical Services 3 4
Director or Nursing 9 10
2. BOARD MEETINGS
Board Meetings (Numbers 88 to 97) were held in accordance with Section 18 of the Act with the following exceptions:
The July meeting was brief and informal due to the visit of accing Secretary, Dr Kerry Kirke, for the Statutory Hospital Inspection.
The meeting tor November 1988 did not take place as sevP.ral members were absent on leave and a quorum could not be formed.
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3. GENERAL BUSINESS
During the year ended 30 June 1989, the Board dealt with the following items of business:
Hospital Services Medical Examinations
Review of Radiography Services Library and Information Centre Private Physiotherapy Service Ambulance
Casualty/Outpatients Physiotherapy Service New Pathology Service Blood Bank
Mammography Screening Birthing Unit
Aerial Medical Service Delays Visiting Specialist Services Management Board
Hospital Inspection Board Report
Chairman's Meeting Board Vacancy
Management Board Role Resignation - Mr Gil Butler Board Role Delineation Hospital Inspection Reports Appointment of Deputy Chairman Hospital Accreditation
Letter of Appreciation to Sr M Pool Personnel
Medical Officer Status Staff Changes
Staff vacancies
Director Management Services Switchboard
Staff Exit Interviews Orderly Training Equipment
Hospital Equipment Capital Equipment Ultra Sound
Ambulance Replacement Image Transmission Unit Reports
Specialist Report
Works
Forward Works Proposals Hospital Modifications Forward Works Program Hospital Program 89/90 Complaints
Complaint - Mrs Helen Mitchell Computer Systems
Installation of Supply & Pharmacy Computer Systems Miscellaneous
Antenatals
Fire in Staff Quarters Private Doctor Patient Rate Visit by Chief Minister Closure Flight Services Smoking Policy
Hospital Statistics Nhulunbuy Hearse
4. QUARTERLY INSPECTIONS OF THE HOSPITAL COMPLEX
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Inspections of the Hospital Complex occurred in accordance with Section 24 ( 1 ) of the Act.
The 88th Meeting of the Board ( 18 August 1988) reported that Hospital Inspections were due early September, these were carried out by the person delegated to the area (as set out below) accordingly and reports presented
to the Board.
1) 2)
3) 4) 5)
Hospital wards
Casualty/Public Relations Stores/Catering
Maintenance/Laundry/Domestic Area Staff Accommodation/Staff Facilities
Ben van der Zon Ray Hargraves Lyn Orchard Steve Meredith Gi 1 Butler
5. YEARLY INSPECTION OF THE HOSPITAL COMPLEX IN THE PRESENCE OF THE DEPARTMENTAL HEAD
In accordance with Section 24 (3) of the Act, the Board accompanied by Dr Kerry Kirke, the then Acting Secretary for Health and Community services, inspected the Hospital Complex. The inspection occurred 8 July 1988.
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6. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS IN RELATION TO THE CONDITION OF HOSPITAL FACILITIES AS NOTED DURING INSPECTION
In general, the Hospital Complex, equipment and surrounds were found to be in good condition. Inspections noted a number of minor cleaning and minor maintenance aspects.
7. HOSPITAL STAFFING (a) MEDICAL STAFF
Dr Paul Van Buynder ceased duty on 17 April 1989 as Director Medical Services, and was replaced by Dr Michael King.
The following continue as Medical Officers:- Dr Pilli Sundara Martin Dr Anthony Cohen
Dr Lloyd Douglas Fletcher (b) PARAMEDICAL STAFF
Pharmacy:
Laboratory:
Radiography:
Physiotherapy:
(c) NURSING STAFF
Judith Smith resigned from this position on 9 January 1 989 and the position was permanently filled on 6 June 1989
Sandie Safton resigned from this position on 31 May 1989 and the position has not been permanently filled as of 30 June 1989
Helen Devon continued as Radiographer
Elizabeth Carpenter resigned from this position on 9 December 1988 and Ruth Hannon transferred from Darwin on 9 January 1989.
Due to the change in the combination ot Registered and Enrolled Nurses, the separation of the Staff Turnover figures for the 1988/89 financial year would give a false picture. For this year a combined turnover will be provided which is 96%.
(d) ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Director
Management Services
Reean Sneddon transferred to Darwin on 7 December 1988 and the position was taken over by Rodney sawyer on 23 January 1989.
Little change during the year with the remaining staff.
(e) DOMESTIC & MAINTENANCE STAFF
Some turnover of staff, however, no more than usually experienced.
8. HOSPITAL STATISTICS Activity
Number of authorised beds Average bed occupancy Average length of stay Number of live births Number of operations
Number of outpatient treatments Specialist Visits -
Gynaecological Ophthalmic Orthopaedic ENT
Cardiology Paediatric Dermatological
9. WORKS PROGRAM
The following Works Projects were carried out in 1988/89:
Minor New Works
Equip bore and extend sprinkler System 2 Regional Office and Nurses Quarters
Upgrade Power Supply
Capital Works Nil
Repairs & Maintenance
Repair freezers Store and Kitchen 2 Relandscaping and retreeing 3 Repair ventilation system 4 Replace vinyl tiles
5 Int/Ext Repaint - Stage II
6 Carpet tile Salaries Section Office
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30 25.79
4.13 days 189
399 15028
2 5 8 2 2 10 3
50,000 17,130
Expenditure
$
7,829 7,000 2,360 22,577 26,950 3,800
10.
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Capital Equipment
The following Capital Equipment was acquired during the course of the year.
Dry Chemistry Analyser 2 Ultrasound
3 Resuscitation Unit (part completed) 4 Computer Equipment (part completAd)
EXPENDITURE
84/85 ($'000) 1. Salaries & Allowances
Expenditure on Salaries 2561
Budget 2552
2. Administrative Expenses
Actual Expenditure 1426 Budgeted Expenditure 1365 3. Capital Equipment
Actual Expenditure 11 2 Budgeted Expenditure 116 4. Other Services
Actual Budget Budget
5. Property Management Actual Budget Budgeted
85/86 86/87 ($'000) ($'000)
2852 2652 2820 2700
1 334 1308 1334 1340
49 58
53 64
Expenditure
$ 12,285
87/88 ($'000)
3080 3090
;
1525 1525
66 67
174 177
45,082 23,602 3,485
88/89 ($'000)
3340 3361
1 211 1212
91 101
25 80
869 875 (Note Pharmacy costs for 85/86 and 86/87 are not included in the above figures.)
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11. GENERAL Community
The hospital continues to offer the following to the people of Nhulunbuy -
• Work experience
• Tours appropriate to the area of subjects being taught at school
• Tours during school holidays as part of Holiday Happenings
• Tours by organisations and members of the public on request - Lions Club, Mission Aviation Fellowship
Donations
The Lions Club, along with the local motorcycle club, donated soft toys to the Children's Ward Gove District Hospital at Christmas time.
Goods and money, over $900, have been donated by various community groups to improve the appearance of the labour ward. A 'staging' room has also been furnished with comfortable furniture, including music, for the use of women and families during early labour.
Chairman
Gove District Hospital management Board
