MODEL OF CARE

33 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (1 June 2010).

1. What is the 'endorsed model of care' within all service and facility planning?

2. What are acute medical and surgical assessment units, how do they operate, what staff are allocated to these units and how do they benefit patients?

The Hon. J.D. HILL (Kaurna—Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister for the Southern Suburbs, Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts): I am advised:

1. The endorsed Model of Care was developed as a result of South Australia's Health Care Plan 2007-2016.

The principles of the Model of Care and design of services are in line with:

the state-wide principles developed by the Clinical Senate

the patient safety design concepts

safety and quality principles incorporating concepts of right care, right time, right place, right person/team

South Australia's Health Care Plan 2007-2016.

The Model of Care aims to support the health system reform so that:

it encompasses a whole system approach

care is integrated across disciplines, sectors and organisations

patients are at the centre of the system

evidence informs decisions and practices

the workforce is supported to become more flexible and involved in shaping the future

the hospital will be a learning organisation

partnerships with other providers, industry, universities and other key stakeholders will be actively promoted.

In summary, the goal of the new Model of Care is to strive for clinical excellence and quality of care through a patient centred approach.