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New Director to lead Clinical Services in Lorne
Susan Morrissey will commence on 7th October in the position of Director of Clinical Services (previously called Director of Nursing) at Lorne Community Hospital. The Hospital CEO Janelle Bryce said "this is an important appointment as Susan will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of the health services, recruiting and retaining nursing staff, and ensuring strong clinical leadership is in place to meet quality standards for all areas of the service."
The Lorne Community Hospital is a public health service that provides urgent and acute care, aged care and respite, community health programs, district nursing and renal dialysis services. The service plays a key role in meeting the health needs of the local communities as well as the demand from visitors to area, which peaks during the summer.
Susan is familiar with the challenges of rural health having spent the past 12 years working in nursing and management positions in rural health services throughout ...[Go to full story]
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Improving our Communities Health
Health is defined as a complete state of physical, mental and social well being,
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
The Lorne Community Hospital is committed to the health promoting process of enabling people to feel empowered to take responsibility for their health through the implementation of programs that encourage the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity, balanced nutritional intake, reduced use of tobacco and drugs, positive mental health, positive self esteem, social connection, safe, supportive social and economic conditions are all important factors that influence the health and well being of our community.
For further information and support on taking a positive step towards a healthier lifestyle contact the Community Health Nurse on ph. 5289 4315
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Lorne Community Hospital is to provide high quality care through the provision of a range of viable and integrated Health, Aged and Community Care.
Objectives
- To provide an integrated Health Service encompassing Acute Care, and Community Based services appropriate to meet the needs of the community of Lorne and its surrounding district.
- To provide a high quality of care for patients through the maintenance of ethical and professional standards in a safe and secure environment.
- To promote health in the Community through the initiatives in Health
- Promotion, Education and illness prevention.
- To provide the most cost effective model of health service delivery within the resources available.
Quality Statement
The Lorne Community Hospital is committed to achieving the highest standard of care for all clients, patients and residents.
This commitment extends to the safety and security of our clients groups, their visitors, our staff, our suppliers and our community.
We will maintain these standards through OH&S activities, Risk Management techniques, Quality Improvement programs and consumer participation in all that we do.
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