A new framework has been released for the ACT’s public health system, setting out the Territory’s vision for the next 10 years.
Announced by the Minister for Health, Rachel Stephen-Smith the framework entitled Accessible, Accountable, Sustainable: A Framework for the ACT Public Health System 2020–2030, outlines how the different elements of the Territory’s public health system fit together.
“It highlights the importance of integrating services across three areas of health – preventive health, community-based services and care in hospital,” Ms Stephen-Smith said.
“This Framework sets out the ACT Government’s vision for the next 10 years as we continue working to ensure our public health system is innovative, sustainable and effective now and into the future.”
She said a key focus was to build an inclusive health system that provided accessible care to population groups at particular risk of poor health outcomes.
She said the Framework centred around three strategic goals, access, accountability and sustainability.
“The Framework also identifies the priority population groups and key strategic partnerships required to deliver on the key strategies identified under each goal,” Ms Stephen-Smith said.
She said the Framework was developed in consultation with an advisory group that included representatives from consumer, carer, peak and advocacy groups, primary health care and clinical services.
The four-page Framework can be accessed at this PS News link.
