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Northern Territory Department of Health Library Services Historical Collection
ANNUAL REPORT
KATHERINE HOSPITAL
MANAGEMENT BOARD
1988
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KATHERINE HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
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The Hon. Don Dale Minister for Health
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GPO BOX 31'6 DARWIN NT 0801
Dear Minister,
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TERRITORY HEALTH SERVICES
As Chairperson ot the Katherine Hospital Management Board, I take pleasure in presenting the Annual Report for 1987/88.
STAFF AND BOARD MEMBER CHANGES
The year has seen relative stability and only two changes are noted.
We welcomed Mr Len Scott to the position of Regional Director, replacing Ma Sally Torr and Mr David Sharp resigned as Acting Chairperson, due to his relocation to Darwin. Mr Sharp's vacancy on the board was filled by Mrs Dorothy Sing, a welcomed appointment. Mrs Wyn Snodgrass was appointed tor a further 3 year term.
ANNUAL CHAIRPERSONS MEETING
Th~ unstable nature ot the 1987 board torced the delay of the meeting and ita eventual cancellation in Katherine tor 1987. Alice Spring• ha• ottered to hoat th• 1988 Meeting.
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HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION
The new Government Centre in Katherine will relieve some pressure on space and services at the Hospital. This will also physically separate the Regions Executive from the Hospital and a new Hospital Secretary's position is now being considered as part of a restructuring program.
REDEVELOPMENT
The Board is delighted with the approval for the Womens Ward and Theatre/Delivery complex. There is thoughtful utilisation of existing facilities in the design and the Board foresee an opportunity to redevelop vacated areas of the hospital to provide improved services in Outpatients, Accident and Emergency, Medical Records, Blood Bank, Pharmacy, Patyhology and Physiotherapy.
PROGRAMMED REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
The Hospital incinerator was recommissioned this year and additional work is planned to convert it to a full
pathological burning and disposal unit.
COMMUNITY CARE
Continues to be a concern outside our influence. There is still no nursing home in Katherine and there exists a need for greater effort in community health, to facilitate a reduction in demand for Hospital beds.
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PATIENT CARE
Patient Care continues to be provided at a very high standard and the hospital services have been monitored through periodic inspections by Board members.
STAFF ACCOMMODATION
Despite an upgrading of Hospital Accommodation the additional pressure placed on the limited supply at the Hospital as a result of the amalgamation of Departments causes problems. The Hospital needs to be able to offer higher than NT Housing Commission standards to attract and
retain skilled staff in all professions.
CONCLUSION
Although many areas of concern are not yet resolved, the Board is pleased with progress to date. If the general trend is maintained and community demand does not exceed expectations we feel confident that we can continue to be proud of our Hospital.
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