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Inquiry Details

The implementation of Portfolio Committee No. 2 recommendations relating to workforce issues, workplace culture and funding considerations for remote, rural and regional health

The Select Committee on Remote, Rural and Regional Health has resolved to conduct an inquiry into the implementation of Portfolio Committee No. 2 recommendations specifically relating to workforce issues, workplace culture and funding considerations for remote, rural and regional health.

 

The Committee is investigating the implementation of recommendations that were made by Portfolio Committee No. 2 (PC2), and is not seeking further submissions that outline health outcomes and access to hospitals and health services in regional NSW. At this stage, the Committee is interested to learn what progress has been made in implementing the recommendations made by PC2 (which relate to workforce issues, workplace culture and funding considerations).

 

Specific concerns about individual experiences can be raised with the NSW Health Care Complaints Commission by calling 02 9219 7444 or emailing [email protected].

 

 

This inquiry was self-referred on 6 July 2023.

That the Select Committee on Remote, Rural and Regional Health inquire into and report on the progress of and issues relating to the implementation of Portfolio Committee No. 2 recommendations relating to workforce issues, workplace culture and funding for remote, rural and regional health services and programs, including:

a) any challenges or opportunities relating to the implementation of recommendations relating to workforce issues, workplace culture and funding for remote, rural and regional health services and programs

b) staffing numbers, recruitment and retention, and related workforce management and planning issues (including Recommendations 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30 and 33)

c) staff accreditation and training (including Recommendations 13, 14, 19, 20, 23, and 29)

d) workplace culture, including forthcoming reviews of workplace culture and complaint handling mechanisms (including Recommendations 40 and 41)

e) funding for agencies, programs and incentives (including Recommendations 1, 4, 10, 23, 24,30 and 38), and any funding issues relating to the above recommendations.


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