Report Points to Better Health Services for Tasmanians
A preliminary report to improve the delivery of health services for Tasmanian patients has been welcomed by the Australian Government Health Minister Tanya Plibersek and the Tasmanian Minister for Health Michelle O'Byrne.
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The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP
Minister for Health
The Hon Michelle O'Byrne
MHA
Tasmania
Minister for Health
25 February 2013A preliminary report to improve the delivery of health services for Tasmanian patients has been welcomed by the Australian Government Health Minister Tanya Plibersek and the Tasmanian Minister for Health Michelle O'Byrne.
The first report by the Commission on Delivery of Health Services in Tasmania outlines early opportunities for structural and system improvement across the state's health system, highlights suggestions raised by the community and sets the direction for the Commission in 2013.
"This preliminary report is a first step towards improving access to health care for Tasmanian patients," Ms Plibersek said.
"It lays the foundations for future work on redesigning Tasmania's health system to ensure Tasmanian patients receive the right treatment in the most appropriate setting."
Michelle O'Byrne said the Commission was playing a valuable role in helping make Tasmania's health system more sustainable.
"I'm happy the Commission is providing valuable information on how we can continue to improve services for Tasmanian patients."
"The Tasmanian Government has always said our health system must become more sustainable - ensuring we provide the best services possible for Tasmanians, and helping us prioritise the resources we have available."
"The early work of the Commission is helping us understand how we improve the health system for the long term and identify the areas where Tasmania has an opportunity to work better."
Key recommendations of the report include:
- Improving health services for patients by ensuring front line services are provided as efficiently as possible.
- Improving the management of elective surgery to reduce waiting lists for patients.
- Improving the coordination and effectiveness of hospital and health service management.
- Supporting doctors, nurses and other health care providers with improved information and communication technology.
The Commission was set up in September 2012 to monitor implementation of the Australian Government's $325 million Tasmanian Health Assistance Package.
It was also asked to provide independent advice to the Australian and Tasmanian governments on how to redesign the state's health services to help better manage current and future pressures.
The preliminary report can be accessed via the Commission's website at the Tasmania Health Commission website.
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