Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) has been recognised both as an outstanding small health service and for excellence in residential aged care services.
CHRH is a finalist in two categories in the Public Healthcare Awards, which will be held in November:
- Excellence in residential public sector aged care services, and
- Premier’s Small Health Service of the Year.
CHRH has been recognised for enhancing person-centred care by implementing the Best Care for Older People project and 4Ms care (what Matters, Mind, Medication, Mobility) has made significant improvements in the dining experience, greater satisfaction with food, more residents participating in food choices and preparation, weight improvements, and a reduction in falls and injuries from falls.
CHRH has also been recognised for their guiding purpose to provide “Best care for every person, every time.”
In a social media post, CHRH welcomed the recognition. We’re incredibly proud of this achievement, which is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our amazing team.”
“The team at Central Highlands Rural Health do incredible work every day, changing and saving the lives of so many people in our community,” said Member for Macedon and Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas. “It is no surprise that they have been named a finalist.”
The awards showcase and acknowledge some of the incredible work that healthcare workers and organisations are delivering across Victorian hospitals, aged care facilities, mental health services and in the community.
The recognition comes close on the heels of a proposal last month to split the health service, a move the state government later walked back.
The awards also celebrate some of the innovative and critical programs that help support key community groups, including those focused on women’s health, Aboriginal health and wellbeing, LGBTIQA+ Victorians and multicultural communities.
Finalists are shortlisted across 19 categories, including celebrating excellence in delivering care closer to home, services working together to improve access to healthcare, safety improvements, sustainability, improving the patient experience and strengthening the workforce.
Health volunteers with 30 or more years of service will also be recognised at the event and included on the Health Volunteer Honour Roll which honours individuals for their selfless commitment and dedication to healthcare.
The categories reflect the government’s healthcare priorities and focus on the sector’s ability to drive change and improve health outcomes for all Victorians.
The winners will be announced at an Awards Gala Night on Tuesday, 19 November.
More information on this years’ finalists can be found at health.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-healthcare-awards/finalists.
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This article is based on a media release from the office of Mary-Anne Thomas MP.
