HCSCC Charter alignment

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HCSCC Charter alignment
Strategy for Planning Country Health Services in SA Priority areas identified include HCSCC Charter
Focus on increasing the capacity of country general hospitals. GP Plus and primary health care will be enhanced through all hospitals and health services. Community health and outpatients service will vary, depending on the needs of the local communities. Local clinical networks for mental health services will provide integrated services and strong partnerships. Mental health nurse practitioners helps access to care for those living in the country who are most in need. Continue the Patient Journey Initiative to improve coordination of care, discharge planning and transition. 1. ACCESS Right to access health community services
Statewide Clinical Networks aim to coordinate better delivery of services, improve health outcomes for all and ensure a strong, sustainable health workforce. Work to address current workforce shortages to retain highly skilled staff. 2. SAFETY Right to be safe and free from abuse
Aboriginal health will be boosted by a Centre for Excellence in ATSI Health in Pt Augusta focusing on demonstrating, modelling and teaching best practice in Aboriginal health. 3. QUALITY Right to quality service
Mainstream hospitals and health services will be supported to deliver culturally safe and competent services for Aboriginal people. Implementation of SA Health Cultural Respect Framework. 4. RESPECT Right to be treated with respect
Leading a healthy lifestyle means being informed and making healthy choices as part of every day living. 5. INFORMATION Right to be informed
Community health services will help people take control of their health care, stay healthy and keep out of hospital by delivering fundamental primary health care services. Community health services will work in partnership with private, local, government and non-government service providers in health and across sectors. Networks in consumer and carer participation in mental health services promotes empowerment and engagement. 6. PARTICIPATION Right to actively participate
7. PRIVACY Right to privacy and confidentiality
Health Advisory Councils give local country communities continued direct input into their health priorities and planning. 8. COMMENT Right to comment and /or complain