As a Division of principle teaching and tertiary
referral hospital, the mission of Liverpool Health Service Division of Medicine is to
improve the health status of the people of South Western Sydney Area Health Service.
Vision
The Medical Division of the Liverpool Health Service is
a dynamic and proactive organisation providing high quality evidence based clinical
practice to the people of South Western Sydney Area Health Service. It will
systematically prioritise the development of future services in accordance with the
financial and physical resources allocated, and will continually review and refine all
aspects of current services. The Division promotes the conduction of clinical and
laboratory research and encourages a climate of professional enquiry and learning. The
Division values the monitoring and maintenance of professional standards, and promotes an
environment of caring, collegial professionalism amongst its staff.
Goals
1. Improving Health and Equity
2. Improving Quality and Service
3. Promoting a Culture of Research and Learning
4. Improving Resource Management
5. Managing Human Resources Effectively
Objectives
1. To promote, protect, maintain and improve the
health of the people of South Western Sydney Area Health Service by:
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The development of approaches
which promote and support the healthy lifestyle choice |
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The accessible provision of
internal medicine services to those people of South Western Sydney Area Health Service
whose health is compromised |
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The commitment to clinical
practice which is based on evidence and outcomes. |
2. To ensure that the quality of health care
delivery by the Division constantly improves by:
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The commitment of every staff
member to the concept of continuous review and improvement of the quality and efficiency
of patient care and service delivery -(see Divisional Quality Management Statement for
further details). |
3. To ensure that a culture of teaching and
enquiry exists within the Division by:
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Commitment to clinical and
laboratory research |
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The professional expectations
of continuous teaching and learning |
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Cooperation with clinical
schools of associated Universities and support of accredited training posts. |
4. To ensure that existing resources are well
managed by:
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The efficient use of modern
facilities, technologies and information systems provided by the Liverpool
Health Service |
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The monitoring and review of
financial and physical resources |
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The development of a
strategic plan for the future development of services provided by the Division of Medicine
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5. To improve the recruitment and retention of
staff by:
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Promoting meaningful and
rewarding work with clear expectations and feedback |
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Providing opportunities to
develop skills and expand competencies |
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Promoting fair and equitable
treatment in employment |
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Monitoring the work
environment for safety |
The Division of Medicine Reception
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