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Policy directions. The Victorian Health Priorities Framework 2012–2022 (VHPF) sets out the following 5 key outcomes the health system should strive to achieve by 2022:  People are as healthy as they can be (optimal health status)  People are managing their own health better  People enjoy the best possible health care service outcomes  Care is clinically effective and cost-effective and delivered in the most clinically effective and cost- effective service settings  The health system is highly productive and health services are cost-effective and affordable It also articulates seven priorities which reflect the Government’s policy ambition to build a strong health system for all Victorians. The focus is on:  developing a system that is responsive to people’s needs  improving every Victorian’s health status and experiences  expanding service, workforce and system capacity  increasing the system’s financial sustainability and productivity  implementing continuous improvements and innovation  increasing accountability and transparency  making better use of e-health and communications technology These priorities are fundamental to Part A of the SoP and require address by health services. Peninsula Health Government commitments Xxxxxxxx has long been a leader in driving efficient health services. The Government’s commitment to quality and efficiency will build an affordable health system for the long term ensuring that Xxxxxxxx is well placed to address future challenges associated with a growing and ageing population, and greater rates of chronic and complex health conditions. In this context, the department will work with service partners to build a health system that is integrated and responsive to the changing needs of the community. Specific commitments made by the Government in 2013-14 relate to:  Growing essential hospital services including capacity for critical care and elective surgery across the system  Implementing mental health reforms, supporting mental health initiatives and growing mental health services  Boosting alcohol and drug services, including alcohol prevention programs and specific alcohol and drug awareness campaigns  Improving cardiovascular disease health outcomes and reducing readmission and disease progression rates through better management and support for people with chronic heart failure  Training our future health workforce by providing additional clinical training positions for undergraduates, postgraduates and rural GP procedura...
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Policy directions. There is significant reform occurring across Australia in response to the common drivers of increasing demand for and increasing cost of health care delivery. In the main, these reforms centre around creating system level capacity to promote wellness and illness prevention at the population level, combined with specific clinical reforms designed to improve individual patient care. Underpinning reform is the need to deliver cost-effective health care, often through shifting care from hospital to the community and increasing early intervention into complex conditions. An examination of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Arrangements, the National Healthcare Agreement and associated national policy documents has enabled the identification of a wide range of policy drivers of particular relevance to the design of activity based funding. These include the need for:

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  • PROCUREMENT ETHICS Contractor understands that a person who is interested in any way in the sale of any supplies, services, construction, or insurance to the State of Utah is violating the law if the person gives or offers to give any compensation, gratuity, contribution, loan, reward, or any promise thereof to any person acting as a procurement officer on behalf of the State of Utah, or who in any official capacity participates in the procurement of such supplies, services, construction, or insurance, whether it is given for their own use or for the use or benefit of any other person or organization.

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  • Safety Policy Each employer is required by law to have a safety policy and program. TIR will ask for and may require a copy of that policy and program.

  • Policies All policies of insurance (the “Policies”) required pursuant to Section 7.1.1 shall (i) be issued by companies approved by Lender and licensed to do business in the State, with a claims paying ability rating of “A” or better by S&P (and the equivalent by any other Rating Agency) (provided, however for multi-layered policies, (a) if four (4) or less insurance companies issue the Policies, then at least 75% of the insurance coverage represented by the Policies must be provided by insurance companies with a claims paying ability rating of “A” or better by S&P (and the equivalent by any other Rating Agency), with no carrier below “BBB” (and the equivalent by any other Rating Agency) or (b) if five (5) or more insurance companies issue the Policies, then at least sixty percent (60%) of the insurance coverage represented by the Policies must be provided by insurance companies with a claims paying ability rating of “A” or better by S&P (and the equivalent by any other Rating Agency), with no carrier below “BBB” (and the equivalent by any other Rating Agency), and a rating of A:XV or better in the current Best’s Insurance Reports; (ii) name Lender and Senior Lender and its successors and/or assigns as their interest may appear as the mortgagee (in the case of property insurance), loss payee (in the case of business interruption/loss of rents coverage) and an additional insured (in the case of liability insurance); (iii) contain (in the case of property insurance and subject to the rights of Senior Lender) a Non-Contributory Standard Mortgagee Clause and a Lender’s Loss Payable Endorsement, or their equivalents, naming Lender as the person to which all payments made by such insurance company shall be paid, subject to the rights of Senior Lender; (iv) contain a waiver of subrogation against Lender; (v) subject to the rights of Senior Lender, be assigned and the originals thereof delivered to Lender; (vi) contain such provisions as Lender deems reasonably necessary or desirable to protect its interest, including (a) endorsements providing that neither Borrower, Owner, Lender nor any other party shall be a co-insurer under the Policies, (b) that Lender shall receive at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of any modification, reduction or cancellation of any of the Policies, (c) an agreement whereby the insurer waives any right to claim any premiums and commissions against Lender, provided that the policy need not waive the requirement that the premium be paid in order for a claim to be paid to the insured and (d) providing that Lender is permitted to make payments to effect the continuation of such policy upon notice of cancellation due to non-payment of premiums; (vii) in the event any insurance policy (except for general public and other liability and workers compensation insurance) shall contain breach of warranty provisions, such policy shall provide that with respect to the interest of Lender, such insurance policy shall not be invalidated by and shall insure Lender regardless of (a) any act, failure to act or negligence of or violation of warranties, declarations or conditions contained in such policy by any named insured, (b) the occupancy or use of the premises for purposes more hazardous than permitted by the terms thereof, or (c) any foreclosure or other action or proceeding taken by Lender pursuant to any provision of the Loan Documents; and (viii) be satisfactory in form and substance to Lender and approved by Lender as to amounts, form, risk coverage, deductibles, loss payees and insureds. Borrower shall cause Owner to pay the premiums for such Policies (the “Insurance Premiums”) as the same become due and payable and furnish to Lender evidence of the renewal of each of the Policies together with (unless such Insurance Premiums have been paid by Senior Lender pursuant to Section 3.3 of the Senior Loan Agreement) receipts for or other evidence of the payment of the Insurance Premiums reasonably satisfactory to Lender. If Borrower does not furnish such evidence and receipts at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any expiring Policy, then Lender may, but shall not be obligated to, procure such insurance and pay the Insurance Premiums therefor, and Borrower shall reimburse Lender for the cost of such Insurance Premiums promptly on demand, with interest accruing at the Default Rate. Borrower shall deliver (or cause Owner to deliver) to Lender a certified copy of each Policy within thirty (30) days after its effective date. Within thirty (30) days after request by Lender, Borrower shall obtain (or cause Owner to obtain) such increases in the amounts of coverage required hereunder as may be reasonably requested by Lender, taking into consideration changes in the value of money over time, changes in liability laws, changes in prudent customs and practices, and the like.

  • Alcohol Policy Residents are required to abide by all New York State and New York University regulations regarding the use of alcohol. In residence halls, persons under the age of 21 may not be in the presence of alcohol or alcoholic beverage containers. Students (including residents and non- residential students), and guests who are of legal drinking age (21 years of age or older) may possess and consume alcoholic beverages (referred herein “alcohol”) within NYU residence halls in accordance with the following:

  • Policy Grievances Where either party to this agreement disputes the general application, interpretation or alleged violation of an article of this agreement, the dispute shall be discussed initially with the Manager, their designate or the Union within 30 calendar days of the occurrence. Where no satisfactory agreement is reached, either party, within a further 14 calendar days, may submit the dispute to arbitration, as set out in Article 9 of this agreement.

  • Insurance Committee An Insurance Committee comprised of three (3) representatives selected by the Superintendent and three (3) representatives selected by Okeechobee County Education Association #1604 shall be established to review and make recommendations regarding the health insurance program. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly and may meet more frequently as needed. Notwithstanding the above, any anticipated changes to the hospitalization and health insurance program which would result in a program less than equivalent to the existing program shall be subject to negotiations.

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