Common use of Safety Health Service Wide Objectives Clause in Contracts

Safety Health Service Wide Objectives. Be aware of and adhere to the responsibilities for safety and quality, continuous improvement and evaluation of your service. • Ensure all risks are identified and reported promptly and that prevention strategies are implemented to ensure the safety of all patients, staff and consumers • Maintain a good working knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards; take initiative to pursue opportunities for quality improvement, and actively contribute to accreditation of services. • Actively involve patients, consumers and/or carers in their care (including decision making regarding goals and treatment including ACP) and in quality and safety improvement activities • Maintain knowledge of infection prevention and control commensurate with the requirements of your position and adhere to the organisation’s Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures at all times. Strategic Goal Objectives • Comply with all legislative, regulatory and policy and procedural requirements to protect and enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, consumers and volunteers whilst at work. This includes the appropriate and safe use of machinery, devices and personal protective equipment and adherence to the principles of general and patient manual handling. • Be aware and adhere to Bass Coast Health’s policies and procedures, accessible via the PROMPT document management system. Local Objectives • Assist with review of service specific clinical guidelines to ensure ongoing progression and advancement of contemporary evidenced- based best practice Service Capability Health Service Wide Objectives • Be aware of the BCH Clinical Services Plan and implement relevant strategies to increase service capability. • Actively participate and support partnerships with service providers to improve service options and access. • Participate in activities that will improve facilities for care recipients and staff. • Ensure work practices enhance worker health and well-being Local Objectives • Ensure accurate and up-to-date data entry in liaison with administration support staff to appropriately capture service outputs and service demand People Health Service Wide Objectives • Contribute to a positive work culture and constructively express your ideas to create a positive working environment. • Be an active team member and actively collaborate with other staff and volunteers and ensure open and transparent communication with staff. • Contribute actively to a safe working environment and reduce risk to yourself and other staff. • Support and value our volunteer services • Adhere to Victorian Privacy Laws-Information Privacy Act 2000 and the Victorian Health Record Act 2001 and comply with BCH privacy and confidentiality protocols • Demonstrate willingness to undertake professional development and continuing education both work and self-sponsored • Attend relevant in-service education programs, workshops and seminars to maintain and update knowledge and expertise • Support and development of others e.g. students • Participate in an annual performance review in accordance with BCH policy and participate in the revision of the position statement annually or as required • Maintain a zero tolerance of Bullying and Harassment behaviour. Strategic Goal Objectives • Undertake annual competencies relevant to your position. Local Objectives • Conduct education for relevant BCH staff in relation to respiratory management Innovation & Technology Health Service Wide Objectives • Actively participate in Information Technology / Information Management strategies and ensure compliance with IMIT policies and procedures. • Actively contribute to service development and service re-design initiatives which facilitate improved processes and system efficiency. • Participate in eHealth opportunities including telemedicine services, to increase access to local service provision. • Actively contribute to the re-design of local systems and processes which optimise Data Integrity and Management. • Participate in the BCH learning and research plans and share innovation and learning with colleagues. Local Objectives • Nil

Safety Health Service Wide Objectives. Be aware of and adhere to the responsibilities for safety and quality, continuous improvement and evaluation of your service. • Ensure all risks are identified and reported promptly and that prevention strategies are implemented to ensure the safety of all patients, staff and consumers • Maintain a good working knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards; take initiative to pursue opportunities for quality improvement, and actively contribute to accreditation of services. • Actively involve patients, consumers and/or carers in their care (including decision making regarding goals and treatment including ACP) and in quality and safety improvement activities Strategic Goal Objectives • Maintain knowledge of infection prevention and control commensurate with the requirements of your position and adhere to the organisation’s Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures at all times. Strategic Goal Objectives • Comply with all legislative, regulatory and policy and procedural requirements to protect and enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, consumers and volunteers whilst at work. This includes the appropriate and safe use of machinery, devices and personal protective equipment and adherence to the principles of general and patient manual handling. • Be aware and adhere to Bass Coast Health’s policies and procedures, accessible via the PROMPT document management system. Local Objectives • Assist with review Manage the flow of service specific clinical guidelines BCH Community client files according to ensure ongoing progression relevant policies, procedures and advancement of contemporary evidenced- based best practice legislation Service Capability Health Service Wide Objectives • Be aware of the BCH Clinical Services Plan and implement relevant strategies to increase service capability. • Actively participate and support partnerships with service providers to improve service options and access. • Participate in activities that will improve facilities for care recipients and staff. • Ensure work practices enhance worker health and well-being Local Objectives • Politely and promptly manage all reception and telephone enquiries • Welcome clients attending appointments and attend to them promptly in a friendly, efficient and professional manner • Redirect incoming calls (internally and externally); provide information for referral to relevant services as required • Problem-solve and diffuse difficult situations, seeking assistance from Manager as appropriate • Follow up on telephone enquiries as required • Provide staff with assistance completing administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, faxing, scanning and assisting Managers, as required • Ensure that clients’ needs are met where possible by proactively working with the team to optimise use of clinicians’ time • Make appointments when required and send SMS text reminders regarding client appointments • Manage data, documentation and health records for clinicians and visiting specialists as required • Assist with room set up for visiting specialists • Confirm, cancel or reschedule appointments as required (in consultation with clinicians). • Ensure accurate and up-to-date timely maintenance of the Client File Register to capture real time location of client files Strategic Goal Objectives • Print daily appointment lists • Scan relevant correspondence and referrals as per BCH procedure to support a paperless system where possible • Check and update client information as required • Organise retrieval of archived files as required • Assist with management of client record lifecycle, including culling of old client records • Manage all requests for access to records and distribution of records to requesting clinicians and other necessary parties • Input data entry into PJB software as required • Open and close site / reception area at designated times, following documented security procedures • Manage reception and waiting areas including ensuring the waiting area and other client areas remain neat and hazard free • Coordinate the regular rotation of promotional material displayed in liaison waiting areas • Promote reception to be a quiet and positive environment for clients in the waiting area and in consulting rooms • Ensure adequate supply of client literature and pamphlets • Maintain general stationery supply to the reception area • Maintain Reception Manuals in a timely manner for relief staff and Manager to access current information and processes at all times • Oversee photocopier supplies • Collect, date, sort and distribute mail • Undertake faxing for clinical staff as required • Prepare the daily mail to be mailed with administration support staff Australia Post • Coordinate the internal mail procedure and distribution of incoming internal mail and faxes to appropriately capture service outputs and service demand relevant individuals • Undertake other administrative tasks as requested by Manager People Health Service Wide Objectives • Contribute to a positive work culture and constructively express your ideas to create a positive working environment. • Be an active team member and actively collaborate with other staff and volunteers and ensure open and transparent communication with staff. • Contribute actively to a safe working environment and reduce risk to yourself and other staff. • Support and value our volunteer services • Adhere to Victorian Privacy Laws-Information Privacy Act 2000 and the Victorian Health Record Act 2001 and comply with BCH privacy and confidentiality protocols • Demonstrate willingness to undertake professional development and continuing education both work and self-sponsored • Attend relevant in-service education programs, workshops and seminars to maintain and update knowledge and expertise • Support and development of others e.g. students Strategic Goal Objectives • Participate in an annual performance review in accordance with BCH policy and participate in the revision of the position statement annually or as required • Maintain a zero tolerance of Bullying and Harassment behaviour. Strategic Goal Objectives • Undertake annual competencies relevant to your position. Local Objectives • Conduct education for relevant BCH staff Ensure all printed documents with confidential details are distributed or disposed of in relation to respiratory management the appropriate manner Innovation & Technology Health Service Wide Objectives • Actively participate in Information Technology / Information Management strategies and ensure compliance with IMIT policies and procedures. • Actively contribute to service development and service re-design initiatives which facilitate improved processes and system efficiency. • Participate in eHealth opportunities including telemedicine services, to increase access to local service provision. • Actively contribute to the re-design of local systems and processes which optimise Data Integrity and Management. • Participate in the BCH learning and research plans and share innovation and learning with colleagues. Local Objectives • NilEstablish new or maintain and improve efficient office systems and processes in consultation with the team and Manager Financial Health Health Service Wide Objectives • Comply with the Instrument of Delegation as set out with the BCH IOD policy. • Implement revenue strategies where relevant. • Reduce expenditure by ensuring all resources are used appropriately. • Contribute ideas and efforts towards the BCH fundraising strategy. • Be aware of the BCH Risk Management framework and the local requirements to identify, report, manage and mitigate risk. • Participate in waste reduction initiatives such as “Turning Off” the Lights’ to reduce BCH’s environmental footprint. Local Objectives • Undertake fee collection, process payments, and issue receipts for clients • Accurately follow, monitor and review all daily financial transactions • Prepare daily takings / undertake reconciliation of takings into the financial software • Undertake banking preparation and coordination of daily depositing (satellite sites) • Manage the xxxxx cash system • Complete equipment loans and room hiring documentation and invoicing • Liaise with Finance Department and provide accurate information to enable invoices to be raised for billing purposes, including Medicare billing (where required) • Order office supplies using the Oracle ordering system NOTE: Statements in this position description are intended to reflect general responsibilities and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as part of this role. Victorian Public Sector Commission Code of Conduct and Values Bass Coast Health employees are required to observe the Victorian Public Sector Commission Code of Conduct which promotes adherence to the values prescribed in the Public Administration Act 2004. This Code prescribes standards of required behaviour and should be read in conjunction with this document. The Code of Conduct is outlined in the BCH Code of Conduct Policy.

Safety Health Service Wide Objectives. Be aware of and adhere to the responsibilities for safety and quality, continuous improvement and evaluation of your service. • Ensure all risks are identified and reported promptly and that prevention strategies are implemented to ensure the safety of all patients, staff and consumers • Maintain a good working knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards; take initiative to pursue opportunities for quality improvement, and actively contribute to accreditation of services. services • Actively involve patients, consumers and/or carers in their care (including decision making regarding goals and treatment including ACP) and in quality and safety improvement activities • Maintain knowledge of infection prevention and control commensurate with the requirements of your position and adhere to the organisation’s Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures at all times. Strategic Goal Objectives times • Comply with all legislative, regulatory and policy and procedural requirements to protect and enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, consumers and volunteers whilst at work. This includes the appropriate and safe use of machinery, devices and personal protective equipment and adherence to the principles of general and patient manual handling. handling • Be aware and adhere to Bass Coast Health’s policies and procedures, accessible via the PROMPT document management system. system Local Objectives • Assist with review Work within the clinical governance framework of service specific clinical guidelines to ensure ongoing progression BCH • Manage documentation and advancement of contemporary evidenced- based best practice acquittal requirements as per GPHN & BCH directive Service Capability Health Service Wide Objectives • Be aware of the BCH Clinical Services Plan and implement relevant strategies to increase service capability. capability • Actively participate and support partnerships with service providers to improve service options and access. access • Participate in activities that will improve facilities for care recipients and staff. staff • Ensure work practices enhance worker health and well-being Local Objectives • Ensure accurate Provide high quality trauma-informed interventions for marginalised residents of Bass Coast in accordance with funding domain • Provide a responsive and up-to-date data entry in liaison with administration effective intake function for Social Work & Counselling Teams, using healthcare information management systems • Facilitate access for people, their families and friends, to a range of health, vocational and other support staff to appropriately capture service outputs services as appropriate • Attend regular clinical supervision • Demonstrate excellent administrative, organisational and service demand communication skills People Health Service Wide Objectives • Contribute to a positive work culture and constructively express your ideas to create a positive working environment. environment • Be an active team member and actively collaborate with other staff and volunteers and ensure open and transparent communication with staff. staff • Contribute actively to a safe working environment and reduce risk to yourself and other staff. staff • Support and value our volunteer services • Adhere to Victorian Privacy Laws-Information Privacy Act 2000 and the Victorian Health Record Act 2001 and comply with BCH privacy and confidentiality protocols • Demonstrate willingness to undertake professional development and continuing education education- both work and self-sponsored • Attend relevant in-service education programs, workshops and seminars to maintain and update knowledge and expertise • Support and development of others others, e.g. students • Participate in an annual performance review in accordance with BCH policy and participate in the revision of the position statement annually or as required • Maintain a zero tolerance of Bullying and Harassment behaviour. Strategic Goal Objectives behaviour • Undertake annual competencies relevant to your position. position Local Objectives • Conduct education for Increase BCH staff’s capacity to respond using trauma-informed interventions • Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with all relevant BCH staff stakeholders • Participate in relation to respiratory management developing and maintaining a just, open, competence- focused and supportive culture within the Social Work & Counselling Team Innovation & Technology Health Service Wide Objectives • Actively participate in Information Technology / Information Management strategies and ensure compliance with IMIT policies and procedures. • Actively contribute to service development and service re-design initiatives which facilitate improved processes and system efficiency. efficiency • Participate in eHealth opportunities including telemedicine services, to increase access to local service provision. provision • Actively contribute to the re-design of local systems and processes which optimise Data Integrity and Management. Management • Participate in the BCH learning and research plans and share innovation and learning with colleagues. colleagues Local Objectives • NilDemonstrate timeliness and accuracy in data reporting and documentation NOTE: Statements in this position description are intended to reflect general responsibilities and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as part of this role. Victorian Public Sector Commission Code of Conduct and Values Bass Coast Health employees are required to observe the Victorian Public Sector Commission Code of Conduct which promotes adherence to the values prescribed in the Public Administration Act 2004. This Code prescribes standards of required behaviour and should be read in conjunction with this document. The Code of Conduct is outlined in the BCH Code of Conduct Policy. Individual Staff Member Accepting the Position Description I understand, agree to and accept the role as outlined in accordance with this Position Description. NAME (please print): SIGNATURE: DATE: / / Individual’s Manager Reviewing and Agreeing to the Position Description I understand, agree to and accept the role as outlined in accordance with this Position Description. NAME (please print): SIGNATURE: DATE: / / Chief Operating Officer

Safety Health Service Wide Objectives. Be aware of and adhere to the responsibilities for safety and quality, continuous improvement and evaluation of your service. • Ensure all risks are identified and reported promptly and that prevention strategies are implemented to ensure the safety of all patients, staff and consumers Strategic Goal Objectives • Maintain a good working knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards; take initiative to pursue opportunities for quality improvement, and actively contribute to accreditation of services. • Actively involve patients, consumers and/or carers in their care (including decision making regarding goals and treatment including ACP) and in quality and safety improvement activities • Maintain knowledge of infection prevention and control commensurate with the requirements of your position and adhere to the organisation’s Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures at all times. Strategic Goal Objectives • Comply with all legislative, regulatory and policy and procedural requirements to protect and enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, consumers and volunteers whilst at work. This includes the appropriate and safe use of machinery, devices and personal protective equipment and adherence to the principles of general and patient manual handling. • Be aware and adhere to Bass Coast Health’s policies and procedures, accessible via the PROMPT document management system. Local Objectives • Work under the direction of the NUM, Community Nursing to provide comprehensive, safe and effective clinical care • Responsible for the day to day running of the client intake service including collection of accurate client demographic data, preparation of documentation required to create and maintain the client’s community record, performing client admissions and discharges, statistical data entry, generating of daily staff client round lists, and making referrals to appropriate internal and external services’ • Triage and prioritise referrals to ensure safe, timely appropriate and integrated service provision ensuring Person Centred Care • Accurate and up to date intake /allocation data entry and compliance with minimum data set requirements as advised by the BCH Data Administration Team and/or Team Leader Data Integrity/Rostering • Referral and liaison with other health professionals and agencies on behalf of the client/carer • Participation in quality improvement activities and active participation in meeting relevant accreditation requirements including surveys and audits • Assist with review ongoing review, modification and evaluation of service specific clinical guidelines policies, procedures and activities to ensure ongoing progression and advancement of contemporary evidenced- evidenced based best practice • To practice and support Person Centred Care and the Active Service Model in all aspects of Service delivery Strategic Goal Objectives • Support the Community Nursing leadership team to ensure DHHS and other relevant funding body guidelines are complied with in relation to program implementation, development, reporting and funding target requirements Service Capability Health Service Wide Objectives • Be aware of the BCH Clinical Services Plan and implement relevant strategies to increase service capability. • Actively participate and support partnerships with service providers to improve service options and access. • Participate in activities that will improve facilities for care recipients and staff. • Ensure work practices enhance worker health and well-being Local Objectives • Ensure accurate Effective and up-to-date data entry safe client load management in liaison conjunction with administration support staff the NUM, Community Nursing • Demonstrate sound knowledge of local and regional community services and resources • Attend in person, or by phone, BCH discharge planning meetings and other meetings as delegated by NUM, Community Nursing • Participation in the development and implementation of the Community Nursing operational plan • Contribution to appropriately capture service outputs strategic and service demand day to day solution oriented problem solving. • Assist NUM, Community Nursing with duties as reasonably requested People Health Service Wide Objectives • Contribute to a positive work culture and constructively express your ideas to create a positive working environment. • Be an active team member and actively collaborate with other staff and volunteers and ensure open and transparent communication with staff. • Contribute actively to a safe working environment and reduce risk to yourself and other staff. • Support and value our volunteer services • Adhere to Victorian Privacy Laws-Information Privacy Act 2000 and the Victorian Health Record Act 2001 and comply with BCH privacy and confidentiality protocols • Demonstrate willingness to undertake professional development and continuing education both work and self-sponsored • Attend relevant in-service education programs, workshops and seminars to maintain and update knowledge and expertise • Support and development of others e.g. students • Participate in an annual performance review in accordance with BCH policy and participate in the revision of the position statement annually or as required • Maintain a zero tolerance of Bullying and Harassment behaviour. Strategic Goal Objectives • Undertake annual competencies relevant to your position. Strategic Goal Objectives Local Objectives • Conduct Collaborate with the Community Nursing administration support staff with tasks relevant to role • Maintain collaborative relationships both internally and externally to the organisation • Be responsive to ongoing changes within the Community Nursing team • Capacity to work both autonomously and as part of the Team • Attend annual and ongoing education for as identified with NUM, Community Nursing and/or the Coordinator of Training and Development • Participation in relevant BCH staff in-service sessions, supervision meetings and annual performance review and development planning • To assist the NUM, , Community Nursing and the Team Leader Education/Training in relation to respiratory management the establishment of a positive working/learning environment and culture Innovation & Technology Health Service Wide Objectives • Actively participate in Information Technology / Information Management strategies and ensure compliance with IMIT policies and procedures. • Actively contribute to service development and service re-design initiatives which facilitate improved processes and system efficiency. • Participate in eHealth opportunities including telemedicine services, to increase access to local service provision. • Actively contribute to the re-design of local systems and processes which optimise Data Integrity and Management. • Participate in the BCH learning and research plans and share innovation and learning with colleagues. Local Objectives • Nil

Safety Health Service Wide Objectives.  Be aware of and adhere to the responsibilities for safety and quality, continuous improvement and evaluation of your service. •  Ensure all risks are identified and reported promptly and that prevention strategies are implemented to ensure the safety of all patients, staff and consumers •  Maintain a good working knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards; take initiative to pursue opportunities for quality improvement, and actively contribute to accreditation of services. • Strategic Goal Objectives Quality & Safety (cont…)  Actively involve patients, consumers and/or carers in their care (including decision making regarding goals and treatment including ACP) and in quality and safety improvement activities •  Maintain knowledge of infection prevention and control commensurate with the requirements of your position and adhere to the organisation’s Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures at all times. Strategic Goal Objectives •  Comply with all legislative, regulatory and policy and procedural requirements to protect and enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, consumers and volunteers whilst at work. This includes the appropriate and safe use of machinery, devices and personal protective equipment and adherence to the principles of general and patient manual handling. •  Be aware and adhere to Bass Coast Health’s policies and procedures, accessible via the PROMPT document management system. Local Objectives • Assist with review  Consolidating an understanding of service specific medico-legal and ethical principles and their applications to medical practice  To follow the administrative and clinical guidelines set out in the Procedure Manuals  To maintain adequate medical records appropriate to ensure ongoing progression the area of care in the health service and advancement document in accordance with organisational policy ORG-D 1.3  To complete clinical incident reports as required  To participate in the emergency responses and disaster response of contemporary evidenced- based best practice the hospital as set out in the emergency procedures manual Service Capability Health Service Wide Objectives •  Be aware of the BCH Clinical Services Plan and implement relevant strategies to increase service capability. •  Actively participate and support partnerships with service providers to improve service options and access. •  Participate in activities that will improve facilities for care recipients and staff. •  Ensure work practices enhance worker health and well-being Local Objectives •  To xxxx rounds daily  To assess and treat patients in order of medical priority  To order all appropriate investigations of patients in consultation with the admitting GP  Ensure accurate all drug charts and up-to-date data entry IV orders are complete and cover the next 24 hours  To consult with the appropriate VMO in liaison the event of a second opinion being required for a patient  To organise transfer of patients to another hospital as required Strategic Goal Objectives Service Capability (cont…)  To attend to the inpatients as the first priority, with administration support staff the exception of a medical emergency within the facility  To provide a clinical hand over for GPs, VMOs, specialists, NUM or delegate  To admit patients to appropriately capture the health service outputs under the orders of the admitting GP  To participate in discharge planning as part of the multidisciplinary team  To attend the Discharge Planning Meeting on a weekly basis, and service demand participate in the unit based discharge meeting twice per week  Ensure discharge scripts are provided 24 hours prior to discharge  To undertake other duties as required from time to time including relieving other HMOs  Developing effective time management skills and ongoing strategies especially to deal with heavy workloads and emotionally stressful situations  Attend the BCH and WMG HMO orientation program (including completion of mandatory competencies)  Provide surgical assistant coverage as required. People Health Service Wide Objectives •  Contribute to a positive work culture and constructively express your ideas to create a positive working environment. •  Be an active team member and actively collaborate with other staff and volunteers and ensure open and transparent communication with staff. •  Contribute actively to a safe working environment and reduce risk to yourself and other staff. •  Support and value our volunteer services •  Adhere to Victorian Privacy Laws-Information Privacy Act 2000 and the Victorian Health Record Act 2001 and comply with BCH privacy and confidentiality protocols •  Demonstrate willingness to undertake professional development and continuing education both work and self-sponsored •  Attend relevant in-service education programs, workshops and seminars to maintain and update knowledge and expertise •  Support and development of others e.g. students •  Participate in an annual performance review in accordance with BCH policy and participate in the revision of the position statement annually or as required •  Maintain a zero tolerance of Bullying and Harassment behaviour. Strategic Goal Objectives •  Undertake annual competencies relevant to your position. Local Objectives • Conduct education  Participate in hospital and WMG educational and clinical audit activities  Maintain open and effective communication with patients and all members of staff Strategic Goal Objectives People (cont…)  Work as an effective team member in a team environment by: o Participating and advocating patient care as a member of a team o Consolidating effective written and oral communication with patients, their families and other health professionals  Promote good interpersonal and public relations both within and outside BCH/WMG  Ensure high standards of care for relevant BCH staff all patients/clients/residents by: o Actively delivering, supporting and advocating appropriate levels of patient care within established protocols including making competent, differential diagnoses and management planning, discharge preparation and follow up of patients and liaison with other health disciplines o Gaining proficiency in relation to respiratory management managing common acute and chronic medical and surgical conditions including emergency procedures o Gaining an appreciation of clinical review, medical audit and self- assessment  Promote the values of BCH/WMG Innovation & Technology Health Service Wide Objectives •  Actively participate in Information Technology / Information Management strategies and ensure compliance with IMIT policies and procedures. •  Actively contribute to service development and service re-design initiatives which facilitate improved processes and system efficiency. •  Participate in eHealth opportunities including telemedicine services, to increase access to local service provision. •  Actively contribute to the re-design of local systems and processes which optimise Data Integrity and Management. •  Participate in the BCH learning and research plans and share innovation and learning with colleagues. Local Objectives • Nil Nil Financial Health Health Service Wide Objectives  Comply with the Instrument of Delegation as set out with the BCH IOD policy.  Implement revenue strategies where relevant.  Reduce expenditure by ensuring all resources are used appropriately.  Contribute ideas and efforts towards the BCH fundraising strategy.  Be aware of the BCH Risk Management framework and the local requirements to identify, report, manage and mitigate risk.  Participate in waste reduction initiatives such as “Turning Off the Lights’ to reduce BCH’s environmental footprint. Local Objectives  As part of a team, establishing a reasoned and cost-conscious approach to investigations, prescribing and referrals NOTE: Statements in this position description are intended to reflect general responsibilities and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as part of this role. Victorian Public Sector Commission Code of Conduct and Values Bass Coast Health employees are required to observe the Victorian Public Sector Commission Code of Conduct which promotes adherence to the values prescribed in the Public Administration Act 2004. This Code prescribes standards of required behaviour and should be read in conjunction with this document. The Code of Conduct is outlined in the BCH Code of Conduct Policy.

Safety Health Service Wide Objectives. Be aware of and adhere to the responsibilities for safety and quality, continuous improvement and evaluation of your service. • Ensure all risks are identified and reported promptly and that prevention strategies are implemented to ensure the safety of all patients, staff and consumers • Maintain a good working knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards; take initiative to pursue opportunities for quality improvement, and actively contribute to accreditation of services. • Actively involve patients, consumers and/or carers in their care (including decision making regarding goals and treatment including ACP) and in quality and safety improvement activities Strategic Goal Objectives • Maintain knowledge of infection prevention and control commensurate with the requirements of your position and adhere to the organisation’s Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures at all times. Strategic Goal Objectives • Comply with all legislative, regulatory and policy and procedural requirements to protect and enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, consumers and volunteers whilst at work. This includes the appropriate and safe use of machinery, devices and personal protective equipment and adherence to the principles of general and patient manual handling. • Be aware and adhere to Bass Coast Health’s policies and procedures, accessible via the PROMPT document management system. Local Objectives • Assist with review Development and maintenance of service specific clinical guidelines to ensure ongoing progression infection prevention and advancement of contemporary evidenced- based best control policies and procedures on PROMPT that reflect the current infection control practice Service Capability Health Service Wide Objectives • Be aware of the BCH Clinical Services Plan as embodied in Australian Standards, government and implement relevant strategies to increase service capabilityprofessional guidelines, research and legislative requirements. • Actively participate Undertake infection prevention and support partnerships with service providers to improve service options and accesscontrol risk assessments within specified departments. • Participate Participation in activities that will improve facilities orientation programs and provision of educational programs for health care recipients workers, support services, allied health professionals, associations and staffcommunity groups to maintain current knowledge of infection prevention and control practices. • Ensure work practices enhance worker health Development and well-being Local Objectives • Ensure accurate and up-to-date data entry in liaison with administration support staff to appropriately capture service outputs and service demand People Health Service Wide Objectives • Contribute to a positive work culture and constructively express your ideas to create a positive working environment. • Be an active team member and actively collaborate with other staff and volunteers and ensure open and transparent communication with staff. • Contribute actively to a safe working environment and reduce risk to yourself and other staff. • Support and value our volunteer services • Adhere to Victorian Privacy Laws-Information Privacy Act 2000 and the Victorian Health Record Act 2001 and comply with BCH privacy and confidentiality protocols • Demonstrate willingness to undertake professional development and continuing education both work and self-sponsored • Attend presentation of relevant in-service education programs, workshops and seminars to maintain and update knowledge and expertise • Support and development of others e.g. students • Participate in an annual performance review in accordance with BCH policy and participate in the revision of the position statement annually or as required • Maintain a zero tolerance of Bullying and Harassment behaviour. Strategic Goal Objectives • Undertake annual competencies relevant to your position. Local Objectives • Conduct education for relevant BCH staff in relation to respiratory management Innovation & Technology Health Service Wide Objectives • Actively participate in Information Technology / Information Management strategies and ensure compliance with IMIT policies and procedures. • Actively contribute to service development and service re-design initiatives which facilitate improved processes and system efficiency. • Participate in eHealth opportunities including telemedicine services, to increase access to local service provision. • Actively contribute reports to the re-design of local systems Infection Prevention and processes which optimise Data Integrity Control Committee including surveillance activities, infection risk assessment audits and Managementoutcome reviews. • Participate in the BCH learning development and research plans implementation of strategies at a regional level. • Participation in organisation accreditation processes as required by relevant accreditation frameworks including National Safety and share innovation Quality Health Service Standards, Aged Care Standards • Undertaking of appropriate Infection Prevention and learning with colleagues. Local Objectives • NilControl Quality Development activities including review and evaluation of strategies implemented.