Common use of Infection Prevention and Control Clause in Contracts

Infection Prevention and Control. An effective, integrated organisation-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program is dependent upon the support, recognition, motivation, commitment and integrity of every staff member. All staff members have a responsibility to maintain infection prevention and control knowledge levels commensurate with the requirements of the position, and to adhere to the organisation's Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures at all times. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT SGH is committed to education. All staff have a responsibility to undertake their own professional development and actively participate in the learning and development of others. This may involve colleagues, health professionals from other disciplines or students. Inter-professional education is strongly encouraged and supported and is integral to a small rural hospital HEALTH AND WELLBEING The health and wellbeing of employees is a priority for SGH and the importance of an environment that promotes and nurtures the physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing of all individuals is recognised in this workplace. Staff are expected to: • partake in the promotion of the health and wellbeing of employees • contribute to an inclusive and health promoting environment • promote our values of trust, excellence, accountability, adaptability and mutual respect • promote an organisational culture of positive mental health and wellbeing through supportive leadership, employee participation and shared decision making DIVERSITY STATEMENT SGH is committed to providing employment, health care and all related business based on the principles of access, equity and respect. SGH acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. Staff are expected to provide excellence in care and a safe, welcoming and inclusive health service by: • extending respect to Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people at all times, • engaging respectfully with all cultures and • respecting and appreciating what makes each individual different, in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education and national origin. MULTI AGENCY RISK ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT (MARAM) Family Violence is a health issue and SGH provide support to any staff member experiencing family violence. All public hospitals are legislated to screen, identify and respond to family violence. The Multi Agency Risk Assessment Management (MARAM) framework is a whole organisation, multi-level approach to family violence. At SGH, we are committed to align our organisation with the 4 pillars of the MARAM framework: Shared understanding, Collaborative practice, Responsibility for risk assessment and management and Systems, outcomes and improvement. We respectfully, safely, and sensitively engage with all. We work collaboratively to increase the safety of people experiencing family violence, and to keep perpetrators in view and accountable for their actions and behaviours. We are committed to ensuring that all staff have access to adequate training to enable them to fulfil the responsibilities assigned to their role in the MARAM framework. Employees will undertake MARAM training as appropriate to their position and adhere to related policies. At SGH all staff either contributes to or holds the following responsibilities; Responsibility 1: Respectful, sensitive and safe engagement with clients and colleagues Responsibility 2: Identification of family violence risk Responsibility 5: Seek secondary consultations and referrals for comprehensive risk assessment and management Responsibility 6: Contribute to information sharing with other services in line with SGH Information Sharing Policy Responsibility 9: Contribute to coordinated risk management Responsibility 10: Collaborate for ongoing risk assessment and risk management In addition to the above, some senior nursing staff hold responsibilities of Responsibility 3: Intermediate risk assessments Responsibility 4: Intermediate risk management. CONFIDENTIALITY Confidentiality is a matter of concern for all persons who have access to personal information about patients, clients, residents or employees of SGH. Staff must understand and accept that in accessing this personal information they hold a position of trust relative to this information. In recognising these responsibilities staff must agree to preserve the confidential nature of this information. Failure to comply with this agreement may result in disciplinary action and may include termination of employment.

Infection Prevention and Control. An effective, integrated organisation-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program is dependent upon the support, recognition, motivation, commitment and integrity of every staff member. All staff members have a responsibility to maintain infection prevention and control knowledge levels commensurate with the requirements of the position, and to adhere to the organisation's Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures at all times. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT SGH is committed to education. All staff have a responsibility to undertake their own professional development and actively participate in the learning and development of others. This may involve colleagues, health professionals from other disciplines or students. Inter-professional education is strongly encouraged and supported and is integral to a small rural hospital hospital. HEALTH AND WELLBEING The health and wellbeing of employees is a priority for SGH and the importance of an environment that promotes and nurtures the physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing of all individuals is recognised in this workplace. Staff are expected to: • partake in the promotion of the health and wellbeing of employees • contribute to an inclusive and health promoting environment • promote our values of trust, excellence, accountability, adaptability and mutual respect • promote an organisational culture of positive mental health and wellbeing through supportive leadership, employee participation and shared decision making DIVERSITY STATEMENT SGH is committed to providing employment, health care and all related business based on the principles of access, equity and respect. SGH acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. Staff are expected to provide excellence in care and a safe, welcoming and inclusive health service by: • extending respect to Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people at all times, • engaging respectfully with all cultures and • respecting and appreciating what makes each individual different, in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education and national origin. MULTI AGENCY RISK ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT (MARAM) Family Violence is a health issue and SGH provide support to any staff member experiencing family violence. All public hospitals are legislated to screen, identify and respond to family violence. The Multi Agency Risk Assessment Management (MARAM) framework is a whole organisation, multi-level approach to family violence. At SGH, we are committed to align our organisation with the 4 pillars of the MARAM framework: Shared understanding, Collaborative practice, Responsibility for risk assessment and management and Systems, outcomes and improvement. We respectfully, safely, and sensitively engage with all. We work collaboratively to increase the safety of people experiencing family violence, and to keep perpetrators in view and accountable for their actions and behaviours. We are committed to ensuring that all staff have access to adequate training to enable them to fulfil the responsibilities assigned to their role in the MARAM framework. Employees will undertake MARAM training as appropriate to their position and adhere to related policies. At SGH all staff either contributes to or holds the following responsibilities; Responsibility 1: Respectful, sensitive and safe engagement with clients and colleagues Responsibility 2: Identification of family violence risk Responsibility 5: Seek secondary consultations and referrals for comprehensive risk assessment and management Responsibility 6: Contribute to information sharing with other services in line with SGH Information Sharing Policy Responsibility 9: Contribute to coordinated risk management Responsibility 10: Collaborate for ongoing risk assessment and risk management In addition to the above, some senior nursing staff hold responsibilities of Responsibility 3: Intermediate risk assessments Responsibility 4: Intermediate risk management. CONFIDENTIALITY Confidentiality is a matter of concern for all persons who have access to personal information about patients, clients, residents or employees of SGH. Staff must understand and accept that in accessing this personal information they hold a position of trust relative to this information. In recognising these responsibilities staff must agree to preserve the confidential nature of this information. Failure to comply with this agreement may result in disciplinary action and may include termination of employment. QUALITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT In order to ensure patient safety and high quality of care: • Staff are required to participate in the development and maintenance of a quality service through the application of professional standards; participation in quality improvement activities; and compliance with the policies, procedures, practices and organisational goals and objectives of SGH. • Staff are required to encourage the patient to partner with the health care team and be at the center of all care decisions. • Staff are required to contribute to the development and maintenance of the SGH Risk Management Framework and apply the framework to identify, evaluate and minimise exposure to risk. • Staff are required to abide by the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees • Clinical leaders are required to help support other clinicians to understand and perform their delegated safety and quality roles, and ensure clinical staff are working within their designated scope of clinical practice SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Staff will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Records, and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment. • Staff will be required to hold a COVID-19 vaccination certificate, or valid medical exception prior to commencing employment. • Should your role require you to drive a SGH vehicle, a current Victorian Drivers Licence is required. Loss of licence or any licence infringement must be reported by the employee to Management immediately. • A completion of pre-existing injury or illness declaration will be required prior to appointment to the position. • SGH employees are expected to be familiar and work according to: o Policies and procedures of SGH, including Risk Management Policy & Framework o Industrial Agreements that provide terms and conditions of employment o Scope of Practice and professional codes of conduct established for your profession o Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees and o Provisions of the Fair Work Act.