Common use of Ongoing Improvement Clause in Contracts

Ongoing Improvement. 1.9.1.1 The parties bound by the Agreement acknowledge that the provision of health services in this State is subject to ongoing development and restructuring in order that the best possible health outcomes are achieved for the people of South Australia. To this end it is acknowledged that the South Australian Health Care Plan 2007-2016 released on 6 June 2007 by the Minister for Health provides the platform for health service reform. 1.9.1.2 The parties bound by the Agreement are committed to actively engage over clinical change and workforce reform initiatives designed to achieve ongoing health service improvements. 1.9.1.3 The parties bound by the Agreement are also committed to the identification and implementation of initiatives to improve standards of care, productivity and efficiency at the clinical, health unit, regional and departmental level.