Top 10 management priorities

From the above strategies, the RCH Executive has selected the top ten management priorities for the next 12 months. These have been endorsed by the RCH Board and include:

1. Ensure the organisation achieves budget and activity targets, with a focus on the development of key organisational processes and systems that promote a ‘business-like’ environment and provide discipline and management control.
   
   
2. Commence the implementation of the RCH ‘Building our Future Program’, which is focused on change projects related to:
   • Models of care;
   • Clinical and business process/system redesign; and
   • Organisational development.
   • 2006/07 Year 1 projects have been identified as part of the submission to Government.
     
     
3. Continue to work with DHS to facilitate the process for the redevelopment of the new RCH.
   
   
4. Continue to work with DHS to implement the recommendations from the ‘Review of Victorian Paediatric Services’, particularly in relation to Statewide Paediatric Services and clarification of the role of RCH.
   
   
5. Focus on the development of an organisation-wide philosophy and culture of patient and family-centred care, based on the key principles of customer service and satisfaction.
   
   
6. Develop an integrated approach to quality and risk management, with a particular focus on patient safety and the development of effective clinical and corporate reporting tools and structures.
   
   
7. Build and improve relationships with our key partners – Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, University of Melbourne and the Department of Human Services, with a particular focus on clarity of relationships, agreed positions and stakeholder management.
   
   
8. Align the development and implementation of the new models of care with key enabling strategies, such as:
   • ICT Strategic Plan and implementation of HealthSMART initiatives; and
   • Human Resources Strategic Plan, particularly workforce planning and alignment initiatives.
     
     
9. Develop a strategic approach to internal communications that aligns with the cultural change components of Building our Future and fosters the notion of ‘a strong, united and focused organisation’.
   
   
10. Continue to work with DHS to resolve issues in relation to demand for, efficient and effective delivery of, and appropriate funding for RCH clinical services.

The full text of the RCH Strategic Plan and supporting documents are available on the RCH intranet at:
http://www.rch.org.au/strategic_plan

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