The new health entity proposed by Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Health Care Group and Ballarat Health Services says it can enhance services for each of the communities.
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In particular, a number of key areas which can be improved under the merged entity have been flagged by the chief executive of one of the merging hospitals.
Stawell Regional Health Chief Executive Officer Kate Pryde said the merged entity will give the region access to greater resources.
"Together, the four health services will be one large employer, able to attract and sustain a larger workforce pool, especially for specialist roles," she said.
"It can also reduce reliance on temporary staff and locums in regional and rural communities, leading to greater workforce stability and improved continuity of care."
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"By coming together, Horsham, Edenhope and Stawell can build capacity and opportunities for the workforce to develop and maintain specialist or advanced knowledge and skills.
"By joining together across the four organisations, we anticipate greater opportunities for both staff and those in the community using our services."
Ms Pryde also said the proposed new health service will offer a range of opportunities for service provision in Stawell.
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"Should the health entity be approved, there will be increased opportunities for patients to return to Stawell Regional Health for recovery and restorative care in hospital or in community care," Ms Pryde said.
"There is opportunity to expand oncology services delivered in Stawell either through the Day Oncology unit or at home with increased support from Ballarat and Wimmera Health Services.
"We'll also maintain the Urgent Care Capacity as a 24-7 service with the support of Ballarat Health Services and Wimmera Health Care Group medical support and reduce the number of patients transferred to Ballarat for emergency care."
For more information on how the proposed health entity will work and to have your say visit the website.
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