Common use of Addressing Workforce Issues Clause in Contracts

Addressing Workforce Issues. The parties acknowledge the importance of continuing workforce innovation, within a framework based on quality, safety and cost effectiveness. The parties agree to utilise the Reform Consultative Group as a forum to progress these issues. Key items to be addressed include scope of practice; cross-stream workforce flexibility; and appropriate classification stream. The initial priority of this forum will be to examine these issues as they apply to positions which support the following health services: • Anaesthesia; • Operating theatres; • Plaster / Orthopaedic; • Central Sterilising; and • Home Care.

Addressing Workforce Issues. The parties acknowledge the importance of continuing workforce innovation, within a framework based on quality, safety and cost cost-effectiveness. The parties agree to utilise the Reform Consultative Group as a forum to progress these issues. Key items to be addressed include scope of practice; cross-cross stream workforce flexibility; and appropriate classification stream. The initial priority of this forum will be to examine these issues as they apply to positions which support the following health services: • Anaesthesia; • Operating theatresTheatres; • Plaster / Plaster/Orthopaedic; • Central Sterilising; and • Home Care.