Vision, Role and Values
In order that we meet our responsibilities to the community, our strategic plans and objectives are regularly reviewed and revised. The most recent review has resulted in a new definition of our Vision, Role, and Values as stated below.
Our Vision
Outstanding Rural Healthcare; leading our community to a healthy future
Our Role
We support our community to thrive by:
- Connecting and providing safe, high quality health services
- Partnering with people as they make confident health choices for themselves and each other
- Creating a community approach to health
- Providing a place where people work, learn and grow
Our Values
Respect
Respect the dignity and worth of all people
Seek to understand others’ perspectives, experiences and contributions
Treat all people fairly and without discrimination
Integrity
Open honest and transparent in our dealings with others
Trustworthy and do what we say we will do
Provide support in a professional manner
Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of others
Compassion
Have empathy for people and seek to understand their perspectives
Involve people in decisions that affect their lives
Address concerns with kindness and consideration
Excellence
Flexible, creative and responsive to changing needs
Continually strive to deliver efficient, innovative and evidence based healthcare
Value and support our people to excel through learning and development
Seek to positively influence, inspire and empower others
Community
Reflect and seek feedback to inform and shape our work
Encourage healthy lifestyle choices
Have a multi-disciplinary team approach to deliver integrated care
Executive Team
- Chief Executive Officer - Vicki Farthing
- Director Community Health - Nikki Brown
- Director Clinical and Aged Care Services - Kylie Foltin
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is appointed to oversee the management of Orbost Regional Health as a Multi Purpose Service under the Health Services Act 1988.
Board members are appointed for a term of up to three years by the Governor-in-Council on the recommendation of the Minister for Health.
Board members may be reappointed to serve for up to nine years.
Board of Directors enquiries - may be made to Carol Harrison,
phone 03 5154 6615 or email Carol: Carol.Harrison@orh.com.au
The Board appoints the Chief Executive to manage the functions of the organisation.
The Board meets monthly to monitor performance of Orbost Regional Health in regard to clinical and corporate governance matters and the development of the organisation and its services.
Board Members
- Deborah Miller (Chair)
- Thelma Hutchison
- Emily Richardson
- Wayne Pease
- Royce Andrews
- Mark Reeves
- Heather Macalister
- Tabatha Cole
Quality Accreditation
Accreditation and Quality Improvement.
Orbost Regional Health, like all other health services, must be accredited to ensure Safety & Quality.
External assessors called surveyors check all health services against a range of standards which includes examining clinical care, community areas and residential areas.
Community Advisory Committee
The Community Advisory Committee is a group of local citizens that volunteer their time to help guide and advise Orbost Regional Health.
Publications
Find Orbost Regional Health's publications on the following page.