LHN definition
Examples of LHN in a sentence
The Department Notional Contracted Services LHN only includes in scope health services that are eligible for a Commonwealth funding contribution.
However, all requirements and responsibilities outlined in the National Health Reform Agreement 2011 and National Health Reform Act 2011 still apply to the LHN.
The Department Notional Contracted Services Local Hospital Network (Notional LHN) consists of an aggregation of contracted public hospital services for the Department.
As stated in Clause A54(a) of the National Health Reform Agreement 2011, the Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool prescribes that the Notional Contracted Services LHN is not required to meet the LHN governance arrangements set out in clauses D11 to D21.
Local Hospital Networks (LHNs) A LHN is an organisation that provides public hospital services in accordance with the NHRA.
This Agreement, pursuant to Section 46(3) of the Act, includes the health services to be provided by the Notional LHN during the Term of this Agreement that are within the overall expense limit set by the Department CEO in accordance with the State Government’s purchasing intentions.
This Agreement supports the delivery of safe, quality, financially sustainable and accountable healthcare for all Western Australians by setting out the service and performance expectations and funding arrangements for the Department of Health’s Notional Contracted Services Local Hospital Network (Notional LHN).
The rate of HAC by LHN (giving consideration to size and type of hospital) is sufficient to warrant introduction of a financial mechanism.
Local Health Network (LHN) means an incorporated hospital under the Health Care Act, 2008 with responsibility for the planning and delivery of health services.
The key role includes monitoring and providing advice on improving clinical care outcomes within the LHN, with a particular focus on local service integration, performance, the safety and quality of services, and risk management.