Common use of OBJECTS AND COMMITMENTS Clause in Contracts

OBJECTS AND COMMITMENTS. 4.1 The objects of this Agreement are: 4.1.1 To enable SA Health and Employees party to this Agreement to be dynamic productive and responsive to the service needs of government, the public and consumers of health care services; 4.1.2 To support South Australia’s Strategic Plan and Strategic Priorities, the South Australian Health Care Plan and the service delivery objectives of government, DH and health units; 4.1.3 To support workforce flexibility, mobility, development and performance. 4.2 In making and applying this Agreement, the parties are committed to: 4.2.1 The continued evolution of SA Health as a dynamic, productive and health consumer responsive entity; 4.2.2 Recognising that initiatives will continue to be introduced to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of health care service and to enable the provision of quality services to government, the public and consumers of health care services; 4.2.3 Consultation in the development and implementation of SA Health, DH and health unit based reform and change programs; 4.2.4 Implementing the following Principles: • Improving the quality and safety of services; • Greater opportunities for inclusion and community participation; • Strengthening and reorienting services towards prevention and primary health care; • Developing service integration and coordination; • Whole of government approaches to advance and improve health status; • Sustainability in delivery through ensuring efficiency and evaluation; 4.2.5 Implementing the following Values: • An understanding of health and well-being, which includes a social health perspective; • Equity of access to health services; • Equity of health outcomes; • A commitment to consultation in developing an understanding of issues and strategies for their resolution; • Participation by communities and individuals in the consultative process; • Transparency and accountability – in the processes of government; • Honesty – as to what the system can reasonably provide; • Dignity and autonomy of health service users – respectful communication and service provision; • Leadership – quality leadership that recognises and enhances the skills of staff.

OBJECTS AND COMMITMENTS. 4.1 The objects of this Agreement are: 4.1.1 To enable SA Health and Employees employees party to this Agreement to be dynamic productive and responsive to the service needs of government, the public and consumers of health care services; 4.1.2 To support South Australia’s Strategic Plan and Strategic PrioritiesPlan, the South Australian Health Care Plan and the service delivery objectives of government, DH and health units; 4.1.3 To support workforce flexibility, mobility, development and performance. 4.2 In making and applying this Agreement, the parties are committed to: 4.2.1 The continued evolution of the SA Health as a dynamic, productive and health consumer responsive entity; 4.2.2 Recognising that initiatives will continue to be introduced to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of health care service and to enable the provision of quality services to government, the public and consumers of health care services; 4.2.3 Consultation in the development and implementation of SA Health, DH and health unit based reform and change programs; 4.2.4 Implementing the following Principles: • Improving the quality and safety of services; • Greater opportunities for inclusion and community participation; • Strengthening and reorienting services towards prevention and primary health care; • Developing service integration and coordination; • Whole of government approaches to advance and improve health status; • Sustainability in delivery through ensuring efficiency and evaluation; 4.2.5 Implementing the following Values: • An understanding of health and well-being, which includes a social health perspective; • Equity of access to health services; • Equity of health outcomes; • A commitment to consultation in developing an understanding of issues and strategies for their resolution; • Participation by communities and individuals in the consultative process; • Transparency and accountability – in the processes of government; • Honesty – as to what the system can reasonably provide; • Dignity and autonomy of health service users – respectful communication and service provision; • Leadership – quality leadership that recognises and enhances the skills of staff.