Common use of Ongoing Improvement Clause in Contracts

Ongoing Improvement. 5.1 The parties acknowledge that the provision of health services in South Australia are subject to ongoing development and restructuring in order that the best possible health outcomes are achieved for the people of South Australia and to this end acknowledge the South Australian Health Care Plan 2007-2016 and the South Australia Strategic Plan and Strategic Priorities. 5.2 The parties are committed to engaging effectively in clinical change and workforce reform initiatives designed to achieve ongoing health service improvements consistent with the objectives of the South Australian Health Care Plan and the South Australia Strategic Plan and Strategic Priorities. This includes the identification and implementation of measures and initiatives to improve standards of care, quality of care, productivity, efficiency, and effective workforce management at the local level (e.g. health units) and departmental level. 5.3 The parties are committed to achieving the following particular strategic directions: • Strengthening primary health care; • Enhancing hospital care; • Reforming mental health care; • Improving the health of Aboriginal people; • Workforce reform initiatives; and • The development of integrated statewide services. 5.4 The parties agree to the implementation of continuous improvement items contained in Schedule 1, which relate to the following matters: 5.4.1 The development and implementation of processes and practices to improve the quality and safety of patient care; 5.4.2 The development and implementation of arrangements that improve clinical outcomes, including measurement and reporting; 5.4.3 Support for the teaching and training of junior medical staff, specialist trainees and medical students; 5.4.4 A greater focus on patients with respect to patients’ rights, patient complaints/suggestions and consumer participation; 5.4.5 Awareness, support, participation and reporting in relation to risk management/governance activities; 5.4.6 Support for clinical research activities; and 5.4.7 Arrangements relating to clinical networks across regions, on call/recall, leave and performance development and appraisals.