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Board Summaries 2021
Summary of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board Meeting held 15 November 2021 and Board activities in the reporting period
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Board (THHB) met on 15 November 2021 at the Ingham Health Service, Hinchinbrook Shire. The meeting was chaired by Mrs. Michelle Morton and attended by eight members of the Board.
The Board received updates from the Board Committees which met in reporting period, including:
- Board Finance Committee
- Board Safety and Quality Committee
- Board Stakeholder an Engagement Committee
- Board Executive Committee
The Board received a regular Executive Report and Performance Report from the Health Service Chief Executive.
The Board received updates on key focus areas, which included:
- An update on the response to COVID-19 operational requirements.
- A discussion paper on workforce sustainability, inclusive of the impacts of COVID-19 related border restrictions on recruitment.
Board activities
Representatives of the Board participated in several key meetings and events in the reporting period (mid-October to mid-November), these included but were not limited:
- Queensland Health and Hospital Board Chair’s forum
- Queensland Health’s COVID-19 System Leadership Forum
- North Queensland Primary Healthcare Network’s Annual General Meeting
- Brighter Lives (Townsville Hospital Foundation) Board Meeting
This summary of key issues discussed, and decisions made is approved for publishing by the Chair of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board and does not form or represent any part of the minutes of the meeting.
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Summary of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board Meeting held 18 October 2021 and Board activities in the reporting period
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Board (THHB) met on 18 October 2021 at the Townsville University Hospital. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tony Mooney AM and attended by nine members of the Board.
The Board received updates from the Board Committees which met in reporting period, including:
- Board Finance Committee
- Board Audit and Risk Committee
- Board Executive Committee
The Board received a regular Executive Report and Performance Report from the Health Service Chief Executive.
The Board received updates on key focus areas, which included:
- An update on the response to COVID-19 operational requirements.
- An update on the development of a local implementation plan for Queensland Health’s First Nation’s Health Equity Strategy.
Board activities
Representatives of the Board participated in several key meetings and events in the reporting period (mid-September to mid-October), these included but were not limited:
- Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) Research Showcase Week
- Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Regional Leaders Group meeting
- The official opening of Yamani Meta Bubs Midwifery Group
- National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Accreditation Week
- THHS Consumer Advisory Council
This summary of key issues discussed, and decisions made is approved for publishing by the Chair of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board and does not form or represent any part of the minutes of the meeting.
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Summary of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board Meeting held 20 September 2021 and Board activities in the reporting period
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Board (THHB) met on 20 September 2021 at the Richmond Shire Council in Richmond, Queensland. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tony Mooney AM and attended by seven members of the Board (six in person and one via Microsoft Teams).
The meeting was followed by a site visit to the Richmond Multipurpose Health Service and a business luncheon with key stakeholders from the region.
The Board received updates from the Board Committees which met in reporting period, including:
- Board Finance Committee
- Board Safety and Quality Committee
- Board Stakeholder Engagement Committee
- Board Executive Committee
The Board received a regular Executive Report and Performance Report from the Health Service Chief Executive.
The Board received updates on key focus areas, which included:
- Preparation for the NSQHS safety and quality accreditation assessment scheduled for October 2021.
- Queensland Health’s system refocusing
- Strategic approach to ensuring financial sustainability
Board activities
Representatives of the Board participated in several key meetings and events in the reporting period (mid-August to mid-September), these included but were not limited:
- Length-of-service award ceremonies for THHS staff
- Townsville Enterprise’s 30th Anniversary celebrations
This summary of key issues discussed, and decisions made is approved for publishing by the Chair of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board and does not form or represent any part of the minutes of the meeting.
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Summary of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board Meeting held 16 August 2021 and Board activities in the reporting period
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Board (THHB) met on 16 August 2021 at the Cambridge Street Health Campus in Vincent, Townsville. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tony Mooney AM and attended by nine members of the Board.
The Board received updates from the Board Committees which met in reporting period, including:
- Board Finance Committee
- Board Audit and Risk Committee
- Board Executive Committee
The Board received a regular Executive Report and Performance Report from the Health Service Chief Executive.
The Board received updates on key focus areas, which included:
- Strategic and Operational Planning update
- An update on the Level 1 South Block project (33 bed acute medical receiving ward) which is currently in design phase.
- The finalisation of the FY20/21 Financial Statements
The Board received a briefing on the services provided from the Cambridge Street Campus. The Board also met with some of the staff who manage the delivery of almost 90 per cent of mental health services provided by the THHS via community outreach programs and care in the home treatment models.
Board activities
Representatives of the Board participated in several key meetings and events in the reporting period (mid-July to mid-August), these included but were not limited:
- Townsville Enterprise Limited Roundtable with Acting U.S. Ambassador Doug Sonnek
- Consumer Advisory Council meeting
This summary of key issues discussed, and decisions made is approved for publishing by the Chair of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board and does not form or represent any part of the minutes of the meeting.
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Summary of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board Meeting held 19 July 2021 and Board activities in the reporting period
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Board (THHB) met on 19 July 2021 at the Townsville University Hospital. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tony Mooney AM and attended by nine members of the Board.
The Board received updates from the Board Committees which met in reporting period, including:
- Board Finance Committee
- Board Safety and Quality Committee
- Board Stakeholder Engagement Committee
- Board Executive Committee
The Board received a regular Executive Report and Performance Report from the Health Service Chief Executive.
The Board received updates on key focus areas, which included:
- A regular update on the THHS managed COVID-19 Vaccination program.
- Further discussion on the 2021 2022 budget and Department of Health Service Level Agreement offer.
- A review of health system priorities for 2021 and 2022.
Board activities
Representatives of the Board participated in several key meetings and events between mid-May and mid-June, these included but were not limited:
- NAIDOC events unaffected by the snap COVID-19 shut down.
- Health and Hospital Board Chairs Forum
- Queensland Health Finance and Audit Committee
This summary of key issues discussed and decisions made is approved for publishing by the Chair of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board and does not form or represent any part of the minutes of the meeting.
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Summary of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board Meeting held 21 June 2021 and Board activities in the reporting period
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Board (THHB) met on 21 June 2021 at the Townsville University Hospital. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tony Mooney AM and attended by nine members of the Board.
The Board received updates from the Board Committees which met in reporting period, including:
- Board Finance Committee
- Board Audit and Risk Committee
- Board Stakeholder Engagement Committee
- Board Executive Committee
The Board received a regular Executive Report and Performance Report from the Health Service Chief Executive.
The Board received updates on key focus areas, which included:
- A regular update on the THHS managed COVID-19 Vaccination program.
- An update on the Palm Island Primary Healthcare services transition to community control.
- A detailed discussion on the 2021 2022 budget and Department of Health Service Level Agreement offer.
The Board welcomed the reappointment of Michelle Morton commensurate 10 June 2021.
The Board commended fellow member, Professor Ajay Rane on his Queensland Great Award.
Board activities
Representatives of the Board participated in several key meetings and events between mid-May and mid-June, these included but were not limited:
- Participation in the Queensland Health consultation process of the new strategy ‘Making Tracks towards health equity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The workshop was led by QAIHC
- The official opening of the Paediatric Emergency Department by the Minister for Health
- The 25th Commemoration of 5th Aviation Blackhawk accident
This summary of key issues discussed and decisions made is approved for publishing by the Chair of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board and does not form or represent any part of the minutes of the meeting.
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Summary of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board Meeting held 7 June 2021 and Board activities in the reporting period
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Board (THHB) met on 07 June 2021 at the Townsville University Hospital. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tony Mooney AM and attended by seven members of the Board.
The purpose of the extraordinary meeting was to discuss the 2021-22 Service Delivery Statements and Service Agreement.
This summary of key issues discussed and decisions made is approved for publishing by the Chair of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board and does not form or represent any part of the minutes of the meeting.
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Summary of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board Meeting held 17 May 2021 and Board activities in the reporting period
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Board (THHB) met on 17 May 2021 at the Townsville University Hospital. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tony Mooney AM and attended by nine members of the Board.
The Board received updates from the Board Committees which met in reporting period, including:
- Board Finance Committee
- Board Safety and Quality Committee
- Board Executive Committee
The Board received a regular Executive Report and Performance Report from the Health Service Chief Executive.
The Board received updates on key focus areas, which included:
- An update on the COVID-19 vaccination program.
- An update on the Palm Island Primary Healthcare services transition to community control.
- A strategic overview of priorities for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health division.
- A regular update on the THHS managed COVID-19 Vaccination program
Board activities
Representatives of the Board participated in several key meetings and events between mid-April and mid-May, these included but were not limited:
- The public launch of the Ageing in North Queensland Strategy
- The THHS’s International Nurse and Midwife Day 2021 celebration
- ANZAC day services both at the TUH campus and in the CBD
This summary of key issues discussed and decisions made is approved for publishing by the Chair of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board and does not form or represent any part of the minutes of the meeting.
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Summary of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board Meeting held 19 April 2021 and Board Activities in the reporting period
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Board (THHB) met on 19 April 2021 at Townsville University Hospital. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tony Mooney AM and attended by nine members of the Board.
The Board received updates from the Board Committees which met in reporting period, including:
- Board Finance Committee
- Board Audit and Risk Committee
- Board Safety and Quality Committee
- Board Executive Committee
The Board received a regular Executive Report and Performance Report from the Health Service Chief Executive.
The Board received updates on key focus areas, which included:
- An update on the COVID-19 vaccination program
- An update on Palm Island primary healthcare services transitioning to community control.
- Preparation for the 2021/22 budget negotiations with the Department of Health
Board activities
Representatives of the Board participated in key meetings and events between mid-March and mid-April, these included, but were not limited to, regular meetings with key stakeholders:
- The THHB & Mater Private Hospital Robotic Surgery Launch
- THHS Close the Gap Forum
Department of Health’s First Nations Health Equity round table
This summary of key issues discussed and decisions made is approved for publishing by the Chair of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board and does not form or represent any part of the minutes of the meeting.
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Summary of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board Meeting held 15 March 2021 and Board Activities in the reporting period
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Board (THHB) met on 15 March 2021 at the Townsville University Hospital. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tony Mooney AM and attended by eight members of the Board.
The Board received updates from the Board Committees which met in the reporting period, including:
- Board Finance Committee
- Board Safety and Quality Committee
- Board Executive Committee
- Board Stakeholder Engagement Committee
The Board received a regular Executive Report and Performance Report from the Health Service Chief Executive.
The Board received updates on key focus areas, which included:
- An update on the COVID-19 vaccination program
- An interim update on the implementation of the THHS Reconciliation Action Plan
- The appointment of new members to the THHS Clinical Council
Board activities
Representatives of the Board participated in several key meetings and events between mid-February and mid-March, these included but were not limited to regular meetings with key stakeholders:
- Palm Island Health Governance Group
- Brighter Lives
- Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre
- Better Health North Queensland
This summary of key issues discussed and decisions made is approved for publishing by the Chair of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board and does not form or represent any part of the minutes of the meeting.
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Summary of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board Meeting held 15 February 2021 and Board Activities in December 2020 and January 2021
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Board (THHB) held its first meeting of 2021 on 15 February 2021 at the Townsville University Hospital. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tony Mooney and attended by eight members of the Board.
The Board received updates from the committees which met in November 2020, including:
- Board Finance Committee
- Board Safety and Quality Committee
- Board Executive Committee
The Board received a regular Executive Report and Performance Report from the Health Service Chief Executive.
The Board received updates on key focus areas, which included:
- Operational readiness for the COVID-19 vaccination roll out
- Research capabilities and funding sources
- An update on the transition of primary care services to community control
- An update on the strategy for healthcare provision in older persons in North Queensland
Board activities
Representatives of the Board participated in several key meetings and events in December 2020 and January 2021, these included but were not limited to:
- Community stakeholder Christmas events
- Palm Island Health Governance Group meeting
- JCU 50-year Celebrations
- Consumer Advisory Council meeting
- Queensland Finance and Audit Committee meeting
- Staff Excellence Awards for the Townsville Hospital and Health Service
The Board and THHS Executive hosted the Minister for Health, Yvette D’Ath at the Townsville University Hospital on 27 January 2021. Minister D’Ath visited the emergency department, launched a Safer Baby Bundle and met with intern doctors.
This summary of key issues discussed, and decisions made is approved for publishing by the Chair of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board and does not form or represent any part of the minutes of the meeting.
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