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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING DECISION
3 February 2012 The Full Bench of the Industrial Relations Court today handed down its decision in the hospital car parking dispute HEALTH PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MEETING 25 January 2012 The PSA met with the Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSCM) group recently. TRANSFER OF ASSETS MANAGEMENT FROM HEALTH TO SPOTLESS - BRIEF NO. 4 14 December 2011 As members were advised in previous Briefs, State Cabinet had agreed to the transfer of Asset Management Services to the Across Government Facilities Management run by the Department for Planning & Infrastructure. PROPOSED TRANSITION OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM HEALTH TO DPTI NO. 3 25 November 2011 PSA Industrial Officers Michael Thorpe and Ian Peak attended the 2nd Consultative meeting with officers from the DPTI and SA Health on Wednesday 24th November 2011. PSA MEETS WITH HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE 23 November 2011 PSA Industrial staff met with Dr David Swan, Health Chief Executive on 9th November 2011. INAUGURAL CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH DPTI AND SA HEALTH 21 November 2011 A decision of government in the last state budget was to implement a recommendation of the Sustainable Budget Commission. LOCAL HOSPITAL NETWORKS UPDATE 21 November 2011 The PSA has received correspondence confirming the progress of the Due Diligence process being undertaken across three of the Local Health Networks. REVIEW OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WORK LEVEL DEFINITIONS 16 November 2011 The 2010 Enterprise Agreement (EA) introduced a new career structure for those Professional Officers (POs) who were deemed to be Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). FULL INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COURT HEARS PSA'S CASE - TEMPORARY INJUNCTION CONTINUES 7 November 2011 The Full Court of the Industrial Relations Court today heard the PSA's Application regarding the current metropolitan hospital car parking Dispute. CONSULTATION RE: NEW RAH 3 November 2011 SA Health has advised that consultation and communication during the new RAH design and development phase with RAH employees and their unions will be mainly through two forums. TRANSITION OF SA HEALTH FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TO DPT 31 October 2011 Recently there have been rumours circulating in Health about the transition of the management of these functions to the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. PSA ENSURING MEMBERS RETAIN ALL BENEFITS 31 October 2011 The PSA on behalf of members has been negotiating with Country Health SA and with the new boards through Dianne Jacobs of CEA Human resources and Consulting. GLENSIDE NEW FACILITIES UPDATE 28 September 2011 On Friday 16 September 2011, the PSA attended the Glenside New Mental Health Facilities Consultative Committee meeting. HOSPITAL PARKING: PSA SECURES INJUNCTION 23 September 2011 PSA members who are paying new or increased car parking rates or have been threatened with fines for not complying with new car parking arrangements at metropolitan hospitals have won a reprieve, following PSA's successful application for an injunction in the Industrial relations Court this morning. HOSPITAL CAR PARKING PSA LEGAL ACTION 21 September 2011 The hospital car parking dispute has taken a new turn with the PSA commencing legal action in the Industrial Relations Court. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CENTRAL OFFICE OH&S STRUCTURE UPDATE 21 September 2011 Members of the PSA have recently raised numerous concerns regarding Occupational Health and Safety compliance within the Central Office of the department of Health in Citicentre. SA HEALTH DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW UPDATE 9 September 2011 On Wednesday 31 August the PSA met with Mr David Swan, Chief executive of SA Health, in relation to the release of an amended Organisational Structure and Functions Chart developed as a result of the recent review of the Department of Health. NEW ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL UPDATE 1 September 2011 The Public Service Association (PSA) is participating in the new Royal Adelaide Hospital (NRAH) Consultative Forum and Senior Industrial Officer Sue Cummins attended the meeting on Monday 29 August, 2011. PSA MEETS WITH HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE MR DAVID SWAN 12 August 2011 PSA Assistant Chief Industrial Officer Gayle Peak and Senior Industrial Officer Sue Cummins met with SA Health Chief Executive Mr David Swan and Mr Joe Bussitil Director Workforce Relations on Tuesday 9th August 2011. TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS DISPUTE - SA DENTAL SERVICE COUNTRY STAFF 18 July 2011 The PSA wrote to the General Manager, Statewide Dental Service, on 14 July 2011. The letter formally advised of a dispute. HEALTH CAR PARKING UPDATE 6 July 2011 A further meeting with representatives from the Department of Health and Union representatives took place on 22 June 2011. HEALTH CAR PARKING 28 June 2011 SA Health has established a dedicated union consultative forum to discuss the standardisation of car park charges at metropolitan hospitals. ABORIGINAL HEALTH NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE 7 June 2011 Negotiations continue between SA Government and PSA re conditions of employment for post 1 July 2011 for Aboriginal Health Unit members. HEALTH ICT CENTRALISATION DISPUTE RESOLVED 6 June 2011 The PSA dispute with the Department of Health ICT services has been resolved and status quo provisions lifted. CONSOLIDATION OF MEDICAL IMAGING 30 May 2011 The SA Government announced the consolidation of Imaging Services throughout SA Health into one of the former Treasurer, Kevin Foley's 2010 State Budget savings initiatives. PSA MEETS WITH HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE MR DAVID SWAN 19 May 2011 PSA Senior Industrial Officers Ian Peak and Sue Cummins met with SA Health Chief Executive Mr David Swan and Mr Etienne Scheepers Executive Director Workforce on Wednesday 11 May 2011. PSA CONCERNS OVER PROPOSED TRANSFER OF ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICES 16 May 2011 At a meeting with SA Health Chief Executive, Mr David Swan on Wednesday 11 May 2011, PSA representatives raised concerns and suggested solutions. LOCAL HOSPITAL NETWORKS BRIEFING 19 April 2011 On Thursday 14 April the PSA met with Mr David Swan, the Chief executive of SA Health, to receive a briefing on the State Government's announcement to implement five Local Health Networks across South Australia on 1 July 2011 HOSPITAL CAR PARKING 22 March 2011 SA Health has established a dedicated union consultative forum to discuss the introduction of, and changes to, car parking charges at metropolitan hospitals. ADELAIDE HEALTH SERVICE - PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STRUCTURE 1 March 2011 The PSA has been advised by the Adelaide Health Service of the proposed Area Health Leadership and Corporate & Clinical Support Leadership administrative support requirements. EATING DISORDERS UNIT UPDATE 8 February 2011 The announcement by the Minister of Health to develop a comprehensive, state-wide model of care for people with eating disorders within the next three months has been welcomed by the PSA. SA HEALTH'S RESPONSE TO EVERY PATIENT EVERY SERVICE 25 January 2011 The PSA recently received the Draft Directives and Guidelines to ensure SA Health's commitment where possible with best practice guidelines in line with Government's commitment through Every Patient Every Service. SA HEALTH FALL AND FALL INJURY PREVENTION 25 January 2011 The SA Health Safety and Quality Unit has invited feedback from the PSA regarding various policy documents related to fall and fall injury prevention. CAR PARKING CHARGES 19 January 2011 Car parking charges are to be introduced and increased at hospitals as a consequence of the 2010 State Budget. Staff, patients and visitors will be affected. CONSOLIDATION OF SA HEALTH MEDICAL IMAGING SERVICES 21 December 2010 PSA has recently received a letter from SA Health which provides an update of the consolidation of SA Health Medical Imaging Services. HEALTH - AHP2 PROGRESSION 17 December 2010 All Professional Officers, level 1, who translated to Allied Health Professional (AHP) level 2 need to apply for a Peer assessment prior to 14 January 2011. PSA MEETS WITH HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE 17 November 2010 PSA Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher and Senor Industrial Officer Ian Peak met with Department of Health Chief executive Dr. Tony Sherbon and Acting Executive Director Workforce, Liz Hlipala last week. FAMILIES SA AHP TRANSLATION AND PROGRESSION 8 November 2010 The PSA has notified Families SA that PSA is in dispute because of the action by some local Managers to not allow non AASW qualified Social Workers to apply for promotional positions. BUDGET CUTS - WORKLOADS 3 November 2010 As the effects of Budget cuts become more obvious PSA members are increasingly reporting that pressure is being placed on them to work extra hours without remuneration or access to flexi-time or other flexible working arrangements. HEALTH BUDGET CHANGES 3 November 2010 The PSA has received a response from Dr. Tony Sherbon, Chief Executive SA Health following a request for details on how SA Health is intending to implement budget initiatives. 'DO IT FOR LIFE' PROGRAM UPDATE NO. 10 REPORT BACK TO IRC 2 November 2010 The parties reported back to the Industrial Relations Commission on Wednesday 27 October 2010. THE GOVERNMENT GIVES THEN THE GOVERNMENT TAKES AWAY 25 October 2010 Earlier this year the Government signed a new Enterprise Agreement for Government sector workers including those in Health. DO IT FOR LIFE PROGRAM - IRC RECOMMENDS GENUINE CONSULTATION 15 October 2010 The PSA appeared on its application in the Industrial Relations Commission on Tuesday October 12, 2010. DO IT FOR LIFE PROGRAM DISPUTE UPDATE 5 October 2010 The PSA has sought the intervention of the Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia to facilitate a resolution of the industrial dispute which commenced on 30 June 2010. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH IMPLEMENTATION INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS FORUM 24 September 2010 PSA Industrial Officer Sue Cummins along with officials from the Australian Nurses & Midwifery Federation and SA Salaried Medical Officers Association has commenced meeting on a monthly basis with the Mental Health Unit. SA HEALTH WORKFORCE SERVICE INTEGRATION UPDATE 23 September 2010 On Tuesday 21 September PSA Senior Industrial Officers met with SA Health representatives regarding members concerns with the translation job matching process. DO IT FOR LIFE PROGRAM - BALL IS IN SA HEALTH'S COURT 21 September 2010 The PSA has received an invitation to attend a 'consultative' meeting regarding the Human Resources Process for the Program on 24 September 2010. 2010 HEALTH SA BUDGET IMPACT 21 September 2010 Details of the impact of the 2010 State Budget on SA Health. DISPUTE UPDATE - CONSULTATION IS A RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE 15 September 2010 On Thursday 9 September, PSA members met via a phone link up to be provided an update on the dispute regarding the "Do It For Life Program". HOSPITAL BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING REVIEW 13 September 2010 The PSA has become aware of the completion of a draft report regarding the development of a regional structure as it relates to the Biomedical Engineering Service. ENSURING QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES 9 September 2010 The PSA recently provided members feedback on the Draft Recommendations Report "Ensuring Quality Use of Medicines in CHSA" to Country Health SA (CHSA) COUNTRY HEALTH SA UPDATE 7 September 2010 The PSA has received advice and updates in relation to a number of matters happening within Country Health SA. OUTSOURCING OF WOMENS AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL STAFF COUNSELLING SERVICE 1 September 2010 The PSA met with Hospital Management on Monday 30th August regarding outsourcing of the Staff Counselling Service. PSA MEETING WITH HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE 25 August 2010 On Wednesday 18 August 2010 PSA Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher and Senior Industrial Officer Sue Cummins met with Dr Tony Sherbon, Health Chief Executive, and Mr Etienne Scheepers, Executive Director of Workforce Development of SA Health. CLOSURE OF STAFF COUNSELLING SERVICE 20 August 2010 The PSA has written to the Chief Executive of the Children Youth and Women's Health Service after becoming aware that the in housed Staff Counselling Service will will be closed. 4,000 HEALTH JOBS TO GO 9 August 2010 Health Chief Executive Dr Tony Sherbon today advised the Budget and Finance Committee of Parliament that the Sustainable Budget Commission is seeking $450 million in savings from the Department of Health. ENSURING QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES IN COUNTRY HEALTH SA 9 August 2010 The PSA has now received the draft Ensuring Quality Use of Medicines in CHSA Recommendation Report. DO IT FOR LIFE PROGRAM - DISPUTE UPDATE 3 22 July 2010 On Wednesday 21 July 2010, the PSA met with SA Health in relation to the dispute lodged by the PSA on 30 June 2010 regarding the Agency's failure to consult regarding the slashing of jobs within the Do it for Life Lifestyle Risk Factor Modification Program. PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE 22 July 2010 It has come to the attention of the PSA that another Union has put out a publication which suggests that professionals working in the public sector should have their own Professional Indemnity Insurance. This is not correct. BREAST SCREEN SERVICE CUTS 21 July 2010 On Tuesday 20 July 2010, it was reported on Adelaide media that the Government may be going to cut breast screen services in order to fund the new digital breast screening technology. SA DENTAL SERVICE INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 16 July 2010 The PSA attends bi-monthly meetings with SA Dental Service Management and was represented by PSA Industrial Officer Margie Lindley at the meeting of Tuesday 22nd June 2010. "DO IT FOR LIFE" PROGRAM - DISPUTE UPDATE 2 5 July 2010 On Monday 5 July 2010 the PSA met with SA Health in relation to the dispute lodged by the PSA over the agency's failure to consult in the funding and job cuts to the "Do it for Life" program. "DO IT FOR LIFE" PROGRAM SLASHED 1 July 2010 The PSA has received correspondence from the Department of Health advising of the "redirection'" of funds that are currently allocated to the "Do it for Life" Lifestyle Risk Factor Modification Program. PROPOSED SA HEALTH CREDENTIALING ALLIED & SCIENTIFIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL POLICY 21 June 2010 The PSA recently received an update on the progress of the proposed Credentialing of Allied and Scientific Health Professionals across SA Health. ADELAIDE HEALTH SERVICE - UPDATE No. 2 9 June 2010 A formal consultation document has now been released. DISABILITY CARE AND SUPPORT INQUIRY 8 June 2010 Recently the Australian Government Productivity Commission announced an Inquiry into Disability Care and Support. HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE REPORT 8 June 2010 On Friday 21 May, PSA Senior Industrial Officer Dolly Costello attended the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee meeting. PSA MEMBERS TAKE ACTION AT FLINDERS MEDICAL CENTRE 2 June 2010 After more than 6 months of meeting with FMC Management to attempt to resolve workload issues in the Eye Clinic and Day Opthalmic Unit, little has been achieved. ADELAIDE HEALTH SERVICE - UPDATE NO. 1 1 June 2010 SA Health is reforming the administration of the public health system MINDA ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 1 June 2010 PSA members would be aware that the Enterprise Agreement process is currently being dealt with through a consultative process in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission. BIO MEDICAL ENGINEERING STAFF SECURE A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT 27 May 2010 The Bio Medical Engineering Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) will now not be required to work in a building while it is being demolished. HEALTH ICT CENTRALISATION UPDATE 27 May 2010 The PSA Industrial Officer Margie Lindley attended the ICT Centralisation Union Consultative Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 25th May 2010. REDESIGN OF THE EMERGENCY SURGICAL PATHWAY ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL 24 May 2010 The PSA has received notification from the Royal Adelaide Hospital that the Emergency Surgical Pathway Redesign has commenced and appropriate consultation processes will continue to occur as this project progresses. EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS 19 May 2010 PSA
is investigating reports that members at Flinders Medical Centre may
have been accidentally exposed to friable asbestos during the removal
of a drain.
A WIN FOR SA DENTAL SERVICE MEMBERS 19 May 2010 The Public Service Association (PSA) has, for some time, been concerned that inappropriate record keeping and non payment of overtime has been occurring within SA Dental Service. BIO MEDICAL ENGINEERING ARE ENTITLED TO A SAFE & HEALTHY WORKING ENVIRONMENT 12 May 2010 Queen Elizabeth Hospital management have advised that it expects Bio Mechanical Engineering members, currently located in the basement of the Maternity Building, to remain in this work location whilst demolition of the building is occurring above their heads. HEALTH - FINANCE SERVICE INTEGRATION PROJECT 6 May 2010 On Wednesday 5 May 2010, PSA Senior Industrial Officer Dolly Costello met with John O'Connor, Executive Director Finance and Administration together with Etienne Scheepers, Executive Director, Workforce Development Department of Health. HEALTH MERGER = SERVICE CUTS 27 April 2010 The PSA has been advised of the proposed merger between Central Northern Adelaide Health Service (CNAHS) and Southern Adelaide Health Service (SAHS). COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH IMPLEMENTATION 21 April 2010 The PSA is participating in a series of consultative working groups that have been established to implement the recommendations arising from the Community Mental Health Services Review 2008 and the Stepping Up Report for adult mental health services. SA HEALTH SINGLE OHSW AND INJURY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 13 April 2010 The report from Phase 1 (Scoping the Requirement) of the Single System Project, has been completed. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LIAISON COMMITTEE REPORT 13 April 2010 The Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee meeting was held recently. REVIEW OF BIOMEDICAL SERVICES 13 April 2010 The PSA has received advice from Central Northern Adelaide Health Service Management of a pending review of Biomedical Engineering Services. MINDA INCORPORATED PROPOSED ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT No. 7 9 April 2010 PSA representatives have been in joint negotiations with both the LHMU and Minda Incorporated since 2008. WIN FOR PSA MEMBERS IN FLINDERS MEDICAL CENTRE 3 March 2010 PSA members in Flinders Medical Centre, Medical Records achieved a significant win on Monday after placing bans on working with overcrowded and unsafe medical records and storage areas. MEETING WITH HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE 2 March 2010 On Tuesday 23rd February the PSA met with Dr Tony Sherbon, Health Chief Executive and Etienne Scheepers, Executive Director of Workforce Development. STATEWIDE PAEDIATRIC SPEECH PATHOLOGY SERVICE 8 January 2010 PSA attended a recent Speech Pathology consultative meeting. The meeting was chaired by the project manager while Executive and HR representatives were also present. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION CERTIFIES "PARITY" AGREEMENT 14 January 2010 The Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia today certified the "Parity" Enterprise Agreement. STRONG SUPPORT FOR ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 24 December 2009 The proposed Parity Enterprise Agreement has been overwhelmingly endorsed. Q FEVER 17 December 2009 Dr Tony Sherbon, Chief Executive Department of Health, has advised the PSA that two SA Pathology (IMVS) staff have contracted Q Fever. Up to 150 staff may now need to be tested. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2009
HSU FAILS IN APPLICATION FOR
SEPARATE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT
22 December 2009 The HSU, acting as an agent for a number of employees as it is not registered in the SA Industrial Relations Commission, sought directions from the IRC concerning the composition of the employee group for negotiations under the provisions of the Fair Work Act (SA). GAINS FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 15 December 2009 The
Enterprise
Agreement offer by the South Australian Government includes a number of
gains specifically for Allied Health Professionals (AHP)
Proposed Agreement part 2 - Work Level Definitions - Translation Arrangements The Agreement explained Frequently Asked Questions MEMBERS DISADVANTAGED BY SA DENTAL SERVICE TRAVEL POLICY 3 December 2009 The PSA is very concerned that SADS members, especially in country areas, are being disadvantaged by being asked to travel to clinics, other than those that they were first appointed to. ALLIED HEALTH CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURE ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 24 November 2009 The PSA is involved in ongoing discussions regarding a new Allied Health Classification Structure. PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN CONSOLIDATION PROJECT 2009 19 November 2009 The PSA attended the Department of Health Procurement and Supply Chain Consolidation Project Consultation Meeting on Thursday 12th November 2009. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2009 13 November 2009 The PSA has been involved in extensive discussions with government officials over the successor to the 2006 Enterprise Agreement. MODBURY HOSPITAL INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 16 October 2009 The PSA attended the bi-monthly meeting with Modbury Hospital Management on Wednesday 30 September 2009 and was represented by PSA Industrial Officer Margie Lindley. REALIGNMENT OF CLINICAL SERVICES 12 October 2009 The PSA has received information regarding the realignment of clinical services at Southern Adelaide Health Service. DRAFT ALLIED HEALTH CLINICAL SUPPORT FRAMEWORK 8 October 2009 The PSA recently met with Country Health SA (CHSA) in relation to the draft Allied Health Clinical Support Framework. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2009 - PSA MEETS WITH GOVERNMENT 30 September 2009 The formal process for negotiating a new Enterprise Agreement started today with the first meeting occurring with Government representatives. SA HEALTH RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOURS COMMITTEE DRAFT POLICY 25 September 2009 As advised previously, the PSA was a member of the Safe Conduct and Respectful Behaviours Taskforce established last year by Minister Hill. SINGLE SERVICE SYSTEM FOR PAEDIATRIC SPEECH PATHOLOGY SERVICES 25 September 2009 The PSA was formally advised by Department of Education and Children's Services of the proposal to develop a Statewide Paediatric Speech Pathology Service. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TRANSITION 21 September 2009 The Public Service Association (PSA) is participating in a series of consultative working groups that have been established in order to implement the recommendations arising from the Community Mental Health Services Review 2008 and the Stepping Up Report for adult mental health services. REVIEW OF HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES 16 September 2009 Staff forums have now been arranged to discuss the possible changes to the management structures of both Hampstead and St Margaret's Hospitals. RURAL AND REMOTE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE TRANSFERS TO COUNTRY HEALTH SA 14 September 2009 The PSA has received advice from Country Health SA (CHSA) of the transfer of the operational management of the Rural and Remote Mental Health Service from the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service to CHSA. PROPOSED SERVICE MODEL REFORM FOR AMBULATORY SERVICES 14 September 2009 The PSA has recently been advised that the Strategic Functional Consolidation for Ambulatory and Primary Health Care Services is now established. TRANSFER OF POSITIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 10 September 2009 The PSA has received written notification from the Executive Director, Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia (DASSA) regarding the proposed transfer of five positions from the Therapeutic Goods component of Pharmaceutical Services within DASSA to Public Health and Clinical Co-ordination within the Department of Health. DRAFT SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC HEALTH BILL 2009 9 September 2009 The PSA is a key stakeholder in state health services has been provided with a draft copy of the South Australian Public Health Bill 2009 by the Minister for Health. HAMPSTEAD REHABILITATION CENTRE REVIEW OF MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES 9 September 2009 The PSA has received notification from the CNAHS Regional Leadership Team (RLT) that it is seeking to review the management structures of Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre and St Margaret's Hospital in order to improve reporting relationships with their host hospitals thereby assisting the organisation to achieve its goals under the SA Health Plan. SA PATHOLOGY DRAFT ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE CONSULTATION 2 September 2009 On Friday 28 August 2009, the Public Service Association received the draft organisational structures, which are now out for consultation. PSA MEETS WITH HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE 2 September 2009 On Thursday 27 August 2009, senior PSA officials met Ruth Health Chief Executive Dr Tony Sherbon. PSA was represented by General Secretary Jan McMahon, Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher and Senior Industrial Officer Dolly Costello. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS FORUM 1 September 2009 The PSA attended the CYWHS Industrial Relations Forum held on Tuesday 25th August 2009. FLINDERS MEDICAL CENTRE INDUSTRIAL FORUM 1 September 2009 The PSA attended the Flinders Medical Centre Industrial Relations Forum held on Wednesday 26th August 2009. DRAFT MODEL OF CARE FOR CAMHS 27 August 2009 The PSA has written to the Director Mental Health Operations at Department of Health regarding the draft Model of Care for CAMHS ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS FOR HEALTH MEMBERS ROSTERED OVER 7 DAYS 27 August 2009 It is important for PSA members who are rostered over 7 days to check that they are receiving the correct Annual Leave entitlements. IMPLEMENTATION OF PATIENT FOCUSSED BOOKING 26 August 2009 The Public Service Association has received documentation from the General Manager, Royal Adelaide Hospital informing them of the proposal to implement Patient Focussed Booking (PFB) in all Outpatient Departments within Functional Services at the Royal Adelaide Hospital from August 2009 with the aim for completion in all areas by 1st November 2009. CHILDREN YOUTH & WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICE RESTRUCTURE 20 August 2009 The PSA has received a letter from the Women's and Children's Hospital advising that a number of PSA members working in Disability Services will be affected by an organisational restructure. CENTRAL NORTHERN ADELAIDE HEALTH SERVICE HIGHER DUTIES ALLOWANCE 20 August 2009 The PSA has recently been advised by members that the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service is implementing a "CNAHS Savings Strategy" by increasing the requirement before being paid Higher Duties Allowance to over 3 weeks. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ERNST AND YOUNG EFFICIENCY REVIEW 10 August 2009 On Tuesday 4 August PSA Senior Industrial Officer Dolly Costello met with Dr Tony Sherbon, Chief Executive Department if Health, Mr Etienne Scheppers, Executive Director Workforce Development and Mr John O'Connor, Executive Director Finance and Administration. HEALTH PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN PROJECT 4 August 2009 The PSA met recently with the Department of Health Procurement and Supply Chain Project Team. GLENSIDE REDEVELOPMENT CONSULTATION PROCESS 3 August 2009 On Wednesday 29 July, PSA Industrial Officer Sue Cummins and Worksite Representatives from Glenside Campus met with management to commence the consultation process on Workforce Planning for transition to the Glenside Redevelopment. TRANSITION OF HEALTH EMPLOYEES - SHARED SERVICES 28 July 2009 The PSA has received advice regarding the independent review of classification levels for transitioning SA Health employees to Shared Services REVIEW OF STERILISATION AND REPROCESSING IN SA HOSPITALS 23 July 2009 The PSA has received advice of Department of Health plans to undertake a review of sterilisation and reprocessing in all public metropolitan and country hospitals in South Australia. RAH CONSULTANCY SERVICE 13 July 2009 Show your support for the continuation of the RAH's Staff Counselling and Consultancy Service by attending our Sausage Sizzle on Friday at 12.30 pm. CLOSURE OF THE RAH's STAFF COUNSELLING SERVICE 2 July 2009 It was disturbing to see that, in the memo advising of the closure of this important and highly respected service, the first dot point stated that the decision had been based on the "significant savings that can be achieved." SA HEALTH RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOURS COMMITTEE 1 July 2009 The PSA, as a key stakeholder, attends meetings of the Safe Conduct and Respectful Behaviours Taskforce. EA FOCUS GROUP 30 June 2009 The PSA is currently developing a special Enterprise Agreement (EA) claim on behalf of Allied and Scientific Health Professionals. HEALTH - 64 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS BEING DECLARED EXCESS TO REQUIREMENT 19 June 2009 On Wednesday 17 June 2009 PSA attended a briefing provided by the Department of Health on the Core Business Review. EB 2009 CLAIM 17 June 2009 The PSA is continuing to meet with Health members and seeking feedback in developing the next Enterprise Bargaining claim. MEETING WITH CHIEF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 11 June 2009 On Tuesday 2 June 2009 the PSA met with Tony Sherbon, Chief Executive, Department of Health and Mr Etienne Scheepers, Executive Director Workforce Development, as part of regular consultation. CLINICAL PRACTICE FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL PRACTITIONERS 11 June 2009 SA Health has released the policy for credentialing and defining the scope of clinical practice for Medical and Dental Practitioners. PSA BUDGET BRIEF 4 June 2009 The Treasurer, the Hon Kevin Foley, today delivered the State Budget. PSA Briefs detailing the budget impact on individual health agencies can be found by following the links below: Health Portfolio, Country Health, RAH, Mental Health, SA Dental Service HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ENTERPRISE BARGAINING MEETING 1 June 2009 Tuesday 16 June at 12.15 pm at the PSA, 122 Pirie Street, Adelaide DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATOR UPDATE 1 June 2009 In 2005 the PSA was negotiating with the Intellectual Disability Services Council, now part of Disability SA, on behalf of members who were classified in the Operational Services Stream as Options Coordinators. HEALTH PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN PROJECT 1 June 2009 The PSA attended a consultative meeting with the Department of Health Procurement and Supply Chain Project Team on 28 May 2009. HEALTH PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS FORUM 28 May 2009 The PSA invites Managers of Health Professional groups within the Public Sector to a special forum. PRIVATE PRACTICE ARRANGEMENTS FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 27 May 2009 The PSA met with SA Health on 14 May 2009 in relation to progressing private practice arrangements for Psychologists working in health. RAH HIGHER DUTIES UPDATE 26 May 2009 After PSA members alerted the PSA of a change to 'regional policy', the PSA immediately took action to ensure that the RAH was not able to increase the requirement before being paid Higher Duties Allowance from 6 days to after 10 days. HEALTH PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN CONSOLIDATION PROJECT 25 May 2009 The PSA attended a consultative meeting at Department of Health (DH) to discuss the progress of the SA Health Procurement and Supply Chain Consolidation Project. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 15 May 2009 The PSA attends, as a key stake holder, the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee meetings. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2009 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 11 May 2009 The current Enterprise Agreement, the South Australian Wages Parity (Salaried) Enterprise Agreement 2006 expires on the 21st December 2009. HIGHER DUTIES ALLOWANCE 24 April 2009 The PSA has recently been advised by members that the RAH is implementing a "regional" policy of increasing the requirement before being paid Higher Duties Allowance to 10 days. SA PATHOLOGY INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 20 April 2009 The PSA regularly attends the SA Pathology Industrial Liaison Forum MODBURY HOSPITAL INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 27 March 2009 The PSA attends bi-monthly meetings wit Modbury Hospital Management. SA DENTAL SERVICE INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 20 March 2009 The PSA attends regular bi-monthly meetings with SA Dental Service Management and was represented by PSA Industrial Officer Margie Lindley. ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTING AND SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICE 20 March 2009 The PSA attended a consultative meeting at Department of Health on 17 March 2009 regarding this project. CLASSIFICATION OF ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS 20 March 2009 DH have advised that some preliminary consultation has been conducted with Public Sector Workforce Relations in regard to whether both the TGO and PO streams would be appropriate for this occupation. SA PATHOLOGY INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 17 March 2009 The PSA regularly attends the SA Pathology Industrial Liaison Forum. DENTAL THERAPISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS MEET 13 March 2009 On Tuesday 10 March Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists met at the PSA to consider an offer from the Department of Health. CYWHS FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE REVIEW 11 March 2009 The PSA has received advice that a review process will be undertaken by Children, Youth & Women's Health Service (CYWHS) to assess the current and future service delivery model for all functions within Facilities and Infrastructure. HEALTH MANAGERIAL ALLOWANCE DISPUTE 6 March 2009 On Monday 2 March 2009 PSA Industrial Officers and members attended a Voluntary Conference in the SA Industrial Relations Commission. SA HEALTH MODEL OF CARE CONSULTATIVE FORUM 6 March 2009 Recently the PSA, as a key stakeholder in State Health Services, attended the first SA Health Model of Care Consultative Forum. SA HEALTH UNIONS CONSULTATIVE FORUM 6 March 2009 On Friday 20 February 2009 PSA Senior Industrial Officer Dolly Costello attended the SA Health Unions Consultative Forum. PAY DELAY 15 January 2009 This morning the PSA was contacted by the Executive Director, Shared Services SA to be advised of the delay in the payment of salaries for 700 country health employees. SA HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 24 December 2008 On Friday 19 December 2008 the PSA attended and Industrial Liaison Committee meeting in SA Health. QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS FORUM. 24 December 2008 The PSA attends regular bi-monthly meetings with TQEH Management and was represented by PSA Industrial Officer Margie Lindley at the most recent meeting. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE 23 December 2008 On Monday 15 December 2008, the Public Service Association met with Mr Derek Wright (Director of Operations) and Mr Mark Diamond (Executive Director Strategy Implementation), for Mental Health Directorate in SA Health. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INDUSTRIAL FORUM 16 December 2008 On Friday 21 November 2008, the PSA attended an Industrial Liaison Forum at Department of Health. PRECAUTIONARY TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING 10 December 2008 PSA/CPSU has received advice from Dr Tony Sherbon, Chief executive Department of Health, of an offer of precautionary tuberculosis (TB) screening to approximately 300 patients and some staff at the Women and Children's Hospital. SA DENTAL SERVICE INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 9 December 2008 The PSA attends regular bi-monthly meetings with SA Dental Service Management and was represented by PSA Industrial Officer Margie Lindley at the November meeting. SA PATHOLOGY - CONSOLIDATION OF TESTS AND PLATFORMS 12 November 2008 The PSA has been advised of a series of staff meetings to be held across the new Directorate within SA Pathology (SAP) this week. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 29 September 2008 The PSA attends, as a key stake holder, the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee meetings. SOUTHERN MENTAL HEALTH INDUSTRIAL FORUM 29 September 2008 The PSA attends the Southern Adelaide Mental Health Workplace Consultative Committee as a key stake holder. DISABILITY SA ADMIN REVIEW AND RESTRUCTURE 29 September 2008 The PSA has representatives on the Steering Committee overseeing the Administration Review. PSA MEETING WITH CE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 29 September 2008 The Public Service Association meets regularly with the Department of Health Chief Executive Dr Tony Sherbon MEMBERS STAND TO LOSE MONEY 24 September 2008 Many occupants of positions that will be transferred to Shared Services SA will suffer considerable financial and other losses. WORK TO RULE 19 September 2008 PSA members at the Shared Services meeting, held at the PSA on 19th September 2008, endorsed the taking of Industrial Action to pursue PSA claims re Governments proposals for positions moving to Shared Services SA. This action included work to rule. SHARED SERVICES BANS AND LIMITATIONS 19 September 2008 A well attended meeting held at the PSA on Friday 19 September 2008 at 12.30 pm, which included regional members, passed a motion imposing bans and limitations. KEEP EMPLOYEE SERVICES IN HEALTH UNITS AND HOSPITALS 17 September 2008 The PSA is concerned about the Government's planned move of Payroll Services, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, HR and Procurement to the Shared Services Unit of the Department of Treasury and Finance in the city. SA HEALTH UNIONS CONSULTATIVE FORUM 8 September 2008 On Wednesday, 27 August 2008, PSA industrial Officer Dolly Costello together with Senior Industrial Officer Ian Peak attended the SA Health Unions consultative forum. CENTRAL NORTHERN ADELAIDE HEALTH SERVICE FORUM 8 September 2008 On Thursday 28 August 2008, the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service (CNAHS) Industrial Liaison Forum was held. DOMICILIARY CARE SA PMA WORKING GROUP 8 September 2008 The Para Medical Aide (PMA) Working Group met on the 27th of August 2008 to continue identifying additional hours, new positions and extra opportunities for Para Medical Aides (PMAs). DOMICILIARY CARE NORTHERN ACCOMMODATION RELOCATION 8 September 2008 the PSA has received formal notification from Domiciliary Care SA regarding relocation of the Playford, Salisbury and Hampstead AACAT team to the Tregenza Avenue worksite. COUNTRY HEALTH SA HOSPITAL INC WORKFORCE SERVICES PLAN 8 September 2008 The PSA as a key stake-holder in Country Health SA Hospital Inc. (CHSA) has been provided with a draft copy of the 2008-2010 Country Health SA Hospital Workforce Services Plan. HEALTH INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE 4 September 2008 The PSA, as a key stake-holder, attends meetings of the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee. GLENSIDE CAMPUS TRANSITION DRAFT HR PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES 27 August 2008 The Transition Consultative Committee has now agreed, in principle, to the draft Human Resources (HR) Principles and Procedures that will guide the process of managing staff who may be affected by the transition of services at the Glenside Campus. OVER 300 PUBLIC HEALTH JOBS TO LOST IN THE COUNTRY 27 August 2008 Due to the State Government's decisions over 300 positions in country health will be transferred to the city based Shared Services SA. PHARMACEUTICAL REFORMS IN SA PUBLIC HOSPITALS 27 August 2008 Advice has been received from the Department of Health on the agreement to participate in a process of Pharmaceutical reform in public hospitals. MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE 18 August 2008 Mental Health Triage was established in December 2007 as an outcome of ERMHS Stage 1 implementation. PSA MEETS SA DENTAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT 18 August 2008 The PSA has regular bi-monthly meetings with SADS Management. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH DRAFT MODEL OF CARE 18 August 2008 The PSA recently received the draft Model of Care for Adult Community Mental Health Services. SHARED SERVICES 14 August 2008 The government has many other areas under consideration for Shared Services in Health. TRANSFER FROM HEALTH UNITS TO SHARED SERVICES 12 August 2008 Since the commencement by Government of the plan to unite initially all Payroll, Accounts Payable/Receivable employees within the one government agency, the PSA has been involved in negotiations to protect the pay and conditions of members. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 21 July 2008 As a key stake-holder, the PSA attends the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee. TASK FORCE COUNTRY HEALTH PLAN 16 July 2008 The PSA/CPSU has been asked to provide a nominee to the Task Force into aspects of the Country Health Plan established by the Minister of Health. AMBULATORY AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 16 July 2008 On Tuesday 8 July 2008 the Ambulatory and Primary Health Care Industrial Liaison Forum meeting was held. CENTRAL NORTHERN ADELAIDE HEALTH SERVICE ILF 4 July 2008 On Thursday 26 June the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service (CNAHS) Industrial Liaison Forum was held. GLENSIDE CAMPUS TRANSITION CONSULTATIVE SUB-COMMITTEE 3 July 2008 On Friday 27 June PSA representatives attended a meeting of the Glenside Campus Transition Consultative Sub-Committee. PSA MEETS WITH CE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 2 July 2008 On Wednesday 25 June 2008, PSA Acting Chief Industrial Officer Gayle Peak, together with Industrial Officer Dolly Costello, met with Dr Tony Sherbon, Chief Executive Health and Patrick Smith, Manager Human Resources. ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL MRI DISPUTE 24 June 2008 On 30 May 2008, the PSA endorsed industrial action by members employed in the MRI section of the Radiography Department of the Royal Adelaide Hospital. DENTAL THERAPISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS 23 June 2008 The PSA has written to the Department of Health on behalf of several members who are Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists. SA PATHOLOGY SERVICE COMMENCES JULY 1 20 June 2008 The Statutes Amendment and Repeal (Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science) Bill 2008 passed through both Houses of Parliament yesterday enabling the commencement of SA Pathology. The Bill is expected to be proclaimed on 1 July 2008. COUNTRY HEALTH SA INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE REPORT 6 June 2008 On Monday 2 June 2008 PSA Industrial Officer Dolly Costello attended the Country Health Industrial Liaison Committee. STATE BUDGET 2008 - OVERVIEW 5 June 2008 The Treasurer, the Hon Kevin Foley, today handed down the State Budget. COUNTRY HEALTH DETAILS REPATRIATION GENERAL HOSPITAL INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 2 June 2008 The PSA attended the Repatriation General Hospital Industrial Liaison Forum held on Monday 26 May 2008. REVIEW OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMPLAINTS ACT 2004 28 May 2008 The PSA has been advised by Dr Tony Sherbon, Chief Executive Department of Health, of the commencement of the Review of the Health and Community Services Complaints Act 2004. MARJORIE JACKSON-NELSON HOSPITAL PRECINCT MASTER PLAN 21 May 2008 On Wednesday 14 May 2008 PSA Industrial Officer Dolly Costello attended a briefing on the Marjorie Nelson-Jackson Hospital Precinct Master Plan. AMBULATORY AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 21 May 2008 On Tuesday 13 May 2008 the Ambulatory and Primary Health Care Industrial Liaison meeting was held. ORG STRUCTURE - AMBULATORY AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE 21 May 2008 PSA as a key stake holder representing members in the Primary Health Directorate has been advised of a proposed functional consolidation of the Ambulatory and Primary Health Care Directorate organisational structure. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES OPERATIONAL REVIEW 2008 20 May 2008 On Friday 2 May PSA Councillor Chris Hall together with PSA Industrial Officer Dolly Costello attended the Department of Health BME operational review task group meeting. COUNTRY HEALTH SA FINANCE RESTRUCTURE ASO3 POSITIONS 20 May 2008 Following concerns raised by PSA about the lack of ASO3 positions in the new Country Health Finance structure a response has been received from the Country Health SA Chief Executive. PAYMENT WHEN RECALLED TO WORK CLARIFIED 16 May 2008 Earlier this year the PSA became aware that some members were not being paid correctly when recalled to work. DOMICILIARY CARE PMA WORKING GROUP 15 May 2008 The Para Medical Aide (PMA) Working Group is under way. THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL RENAL TRANSPLANTATION 14 May 2008 On Thursday 8 May 2008 PSA Industrial Officer Dolly Costello attended a meeting with Dr Karleen Edwards, Chief Executive Central Northern Adelaide Health Service and Mr Andrew Zoerner, Project Manager, Renal Service Integration. MODBURY HOSPITAL UPDATE 12 May 2008 The Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee met recently. ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 12 May 2008 The purpose of the Royal Adelaide Hospital Industrial Liaison Forum is to provide a consultation mechanism between RAH Management and the recognised Health Unions who have members employed at the RAH. COUNTRY HEALTH SA CLINICAL STRUCTURES 9 May 2008 Country Health SA, on the advice of the Clinical Leadership Team has developed a Draft Project Brief for Clinical Structures in Country Health SA. HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 2 May 2008 On Friday 18 April 2008 the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee was held. SA HEALTH UNIONS FORUM 30 April 2008 The Health Unions Forum is a strategic forum where issues are discussed that impact across the Health Portfolio. COUNTRY HEALTH SA FINANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTORATE 30 April 2008 The transition process proposed for permanent staff has been announced. SA METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW 23 April 2008 The Government has recently released the final version of the "SA Metropolitan Hospital Efficiency and Performance Review" HEALTH PERFORMANCE COUNCIL 22 April 2008 The Health Minister, the Hon John Hill, has invited the PSA to provide nominees to be considered for appointment to the newly created Health Performance Council. METRO HOSPITAL EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW 7 April 2008 The Paxton Report on Metropolitan Hospital Efficiency and Performance has now been released by the Minister for Health. CONSULTANCY FOOD SERVICES OPERATING MODEL FOR SA HEALTH 28 March 2008 On Wednesday 26 March PSA Industrial Officer Dolly Costello met with senior Department of Health officers to discuss the engagement of consultants PriceWaterhouseCoopers to provide advice on a future food services operating model for the metropolitan hospitals system. DRAFT TRANSITION PLAN FOR ICT CENTRALISATION 18 March 2008 During 2007, a study was undertaken by the Department of Health to determine the feasibility of centralising management of all information and communication technology (ICT) functions across SA Health under the control of the Chief Information Officer. SA HEALTH UNION CONSULTATIVE FORUM 18 March 2008 On Friday 29 February 2008 the SA Health Unions Consultative Forum met. SINGLE PATHOLOGY SERVICE HR PRINCIPLES 12 March 2008 On Monday 3 March 2008 the PSA Pathology Service Human Resource Sub-Committee met to discuss further developments on the draft HR Principles and Procedures document. SA DENTAL SERVICE INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 7 March 2008 The PSA attended the first bi-monthly SADS Industrial Liaison Forum (ILF) for the year held on Monday 4th March. COUNTRY HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 28 February 2008 As a key stake holder the PSA attends the Country Health SA (CHSA) Liaison Committee meetings. SA PATHOLOGY SERVICE HUMAN RESOURCE PRINCIPLES 22 February 2008 The PSA and other unions involved has been negotiating a revised Human Resource Principles and Procedures document. DOMICILIARY CARE MEMBERS WIN 21 February 2008 The PSA received written commitments from Domiciliary Care SA (DCSA) in relation to the current Para Medical Aide's (PMA) campaign to gain extra hours for Public Sector workers by reducing the outsourcing of services to agency staff. DOM CARE, DO THE RIGHT THING! 7 February 2008 PSA Para-Medical Aide (PMA) members will commence industrial action on Monday 11th February 2008. HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 30 January 2008 On Friday 25th January 2008 PSA Industrial Officer Sue Cummins attended the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee. DOMICILIARY CARE OUTSOURCING UPDATE 29 January 2008 PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon and Assistant General Secretary Nev Kitchin attended a meeting of Para Medical Aide (PMA) members at the PSA's Pirie Street office on 23rd January 2008. "BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE" TASK FORCE 21 January 2008 The task force was established in response to a recognised growing risk in the workplace to South Australian Health staff of violent and aggressive behaviour from non-employees, in particular, patients. The terms of reference have been expanded to include bullying of staff by other staff. MARJORIE JACKSON-NELSON HOSPITAL 16 January 2008 Dr. David Panter and senior Health staff met with the Health unions, PSA, LHMU, SASMOA, AEA, APESMA and ANF to discuss the Public Private Partnership arrangements for the proposed Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Hospital. DOMICILIARY CARE SA OUTSOURCING 11 January 2008 PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon and Assistant General Secretary Nev Kitchin attended a meeting of Para Medical Aide (PMA) members on 9 January 2008 to discuss Domiciliary Care SA's continued outsourcing of PMA roles and functions. NOVITA COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT BALLOT RESULT 20 December 2007 On Thursday 13 December 2007 the ballot count was conducted for the Novita Children's Services Collective Agreement. SA HEALTH SAFE CONDUCT AND RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR TASKFORCE 20 December 2007 The SA Taskforce was established by the Minister for Health, Mr John Hill, late in 2006. PSA MEETINGS WITH HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE 14 December 2007 The PSA meets regularly with the Department of Health senior officers. MENTAL HEALTH UNIT RESTRUCTURE 2007 14 December 2007 The PSA has received a draft copy of the proposed organisational chart reflecting the Department of Health Mental Health Unit. RECOMMENDATIONS ON PSA MENTAL HEALTH DISPUTE 6 December 2007 The PSA notified members of a dispute with Central Northern Adelaide Health Service (CNAHS) in a brief dated 21 November 2007. RIGHTS TO PRIVATE PRACTICE 21 November 2007 The PSA commenced negotiations with the Department of Health in February 2007 to develop a policy and an agreement for Rights to Private Practice. COUNTRY HEALTH SA INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 21 November 2007 On Wednesday 14 November 2007, PSA Industrial Officer Dolly Costello attended the Country Health SA Industrial Forum (ILF). MENTAL HEALTH DISPUTE 21 November 2007 The PSA has lodged a dispute with Central Northern Adelaide Health Service (CNAHS) regarding the under-classification of the multi-classified Mental Health Team Leader positions. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW 13 November 2007 Recently the Public Service Association met with the Department of Health Mental Health Director to discuss the planned Community Mental Health Review. METRO HOSPITAL EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW 9 November 2007 On Wednesday 31 October 2007, PSA Industrial Officer Dolly Costello attended the Department of Health, Metropolitan Hospitals efficiency and Performance Review Steering Committee meeting. HEALTH INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS FORUM 2 November 2007 On Friday 26 October 2007, PSA Industrial Officers Dolly Costello and Sue Cummins attended the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Forum. DENTISTS DEAL UPDATE 31 October 2007 The Chief Executive of Department of Health has written to the PSA advising that the "management/leadership allowance is payable to eligible Dental Officers (DSOs in addition to the 10% attraction allowance and is considered as part of base salary in the calculations of employee entitlements. MEDICAL IMAGING CLASSIFICATION REVIEW 26 October 2007 PSA has had further discussions with officers in the Department of Health. SA METRO HOSPITAL EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW 17 October 2007 The PSA met with the Metropolitan Hospital Efficiency and Performance Review Steering Committee at Department of Health on 10 October 2007. STATEWIDE PATHOLOGY SERVICE - UPDATE NO. 8 10 October 2007 The PSA attended a meeting of the Statewide Pathology Sub-Committee on 4 October 2007 at the Department of Health. PSA ENSURES DENTIST DEAL IS HONOURED 9 October 2007 On Thursday 4 October, the PSA and the Public Sector Workforce Division of Premier and cabinet appeared before the SA Industrial Relations Commission. CLOSURE OF HIGH DEPENDENCY UNIT 9 October 2007 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has an autonomous, ten-bed high dependency unit. PSA TO ENSURE DENTIST DEAL IS HONOURED 27 September 2007 PSA has recently become aware of some alarming statements that have been issued by the Department of Health Chief Executive, Dr Tony Sherbon. THE FUTURE OF GLENSIDE HOSPITAL 20 September 2007 The PSA and other unions attended the briefing on the morning of Thursday 20 September 2007, held by the Hon. Gail Gago, the Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, on the 'Concept Master Plan' for the Glenside Hospital Campus site. PSA MEETS WITH ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 11 September 2007 On Monday 3 September 2007, Acting Chief Industrial Officer Ian Peak, together with Industrial Officer Dolly Costello, met with DOH Acting Chief Executive David Swan and Meredith Smedley, Acting Manager Employee Relations. DEPT. OF HEALTH - INDUSTRIAL ARRANGEMENTS HUMAN INFLUENZA PANDEMIC PLANNING 10 September 2007 PSA met with the Department of Health to discuss the development of a draft policy for State Government health services in the event of an influenza pandemic in South Australia. LONG SERVICE LEAVE IN HEALTH 29 August 2007 As previously advised, the Regulation for the taking of Long Service Leave (LSL) have been varied to allow for the taking of LSL in single days. PSA COMMITTED TO PROTECTING MEMBERS 13 August 2007 Recent press articles have reported "more pain' through spending cuts and job losses in the public sector to pay for State Government Health spending. PSA SECURES IMPROVED OFFER FOR DENTISTS 8 August 2007 Earlier today the State's public dentists voted to accept an improved recruitment and retention offer from the Department of Health. STATEWIDE PATHOLOGY SERVICE UPDATE 2 August 2007 The report on the establishment of a Single Statewide Pathology Service, commissioned by the Department of Health, has been completed. The Public Service Association has received a copy and is currently analysing the details. DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY 30 July 2007 The PSA attended a meeting at James Nash House on Thursday 26 July 2007 where the Chief Executive of Health, Dr Tony Sherbon, announced new facilities for James Nash House to be built as part of the proposed Corrections Prison Complex at Mobilong. DENTAL CRISIS CONTINUING 24 July 2007 The Public Service Association met with SA Dental Officers this morning to report back the recommendations from yesterday's South Australian Industrial Relations Commission voluntary conference before Commissioner Doyle. MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS MEETING 23 July 2007 On Monday 16 July 2007 PSA Representatives met with Health Chief Executive Dr Tony Sherbon and Executive Director of Operations Mr David Swan to discuss members ' concerns in relation to the provision of mental health services. GOVERNMENT FAILS TO ADDRESS DENTISTS' CONCERNS 18 July 2007 The South Australian Government has today refused to take steps to address recruitment and retention concerns of Public Sector Dentists. OVERVIEW DRAFT HEALTH CARE BILL 2007 18 July 2007 The Health Care Plan (released June 2007) proposes to establish a vision for the provision of health services and infrastructure in South Australia, in providing an integrated health care system. RESPONSE TO DENTISTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 17 July 2007 The PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon met with officials from the Department of Health on Tuesday 17 July over the Dental Officers dispute. PRIVATE PRACTICE FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS 13 July 2007 The PSA had discussions today (13 July 2007) with the Department of Health regarding the Principles. DENTAL BANS LIFTED 10 July 2007 Dental Officers have endorsed the lifting of all industrial bans and limitations pending a substantive response by the Department of Health. DENTAL DISPUTE - COMMISSIONER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 9 July 2007 In summary, the Commissioner did not consider that PSA members were constrained by the 'no further claims' clause of the 2006 Enterprise Agreement. DENTAL DISPUTE - BANS NOT TO ESCALATE 5 July 2007 PSA Dental Officers met on the 5th of July and passed a motion to continue the current bans but not to escalate. RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF DENTAL OFFICERS 28 June 2007 The Public Service Association (PSA) represents all categories of staff with the South Australian Dental Service (SADS and has represented members on many issues. FREE DENTAL SERVICE 25 June 2007 In addition to the work bans unanimously endorsed by PSA Dental Officers, the following motion was also passed: "That this meeting of PSA Dental Officers will continue work bans and the campaign in support of improved wages and conditions, and further resolve to increase action, including the provision of free dental treatment if no positive response is received from the Department of Health" DENTISTS BANS TO ESCALATE 21 June 2007 The work bans voted on at the Dentists Stop Work meeting on Tuesday 19 June were unanimously endorsed and others were added at a meeting of PSA Dental Officer members. DENTISTS IMPOSE BANS 20 June 2007 At 4 pm yesterday (19 June 2007), Public Sector Dentists attended a stop work meeting at the PSA. STATE BUDGET REPORT - HEALTH 8 June 2007 Following the Budget lock-up, PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon attended a briefing by Minister Hill regarding the implications of the Budget on the health portfolio. HOSPITAL CHANGES IMPACT ON TQEH AND HEALTH STAFF 6 June 2007 Dr Tony Sherbon, CEO Department of Health and Professor Kaye Challinger, Executive Director of Acute Services/Acting CEO Central Northern Adelaide Health Service met with Queen Elizabeth Hospital staff today to deliver a Government decision which devastated staff. PSA DISPUTES DELAY IN SOCIAL WORKER ASSESSMENT PROCESS 5 June 2007 The PSA officially advised the Department of Health on Wednesday 30 May that the parties are in dispute due to the failure by the health units to assess all Mental Health Social Workers. HEALTH SHARED PAYROLL SERVICE PLACED ON HOLD! 25 May 2007 The PSA received a response from Dr Tony Sherbon, Chief Executive of the Department of Health, advising that the preliminary investigation into the potential to establish a shared payroll service for Health Portfolio agencies has now been suspended pending consideration of a broader proposal to establish a shared payroll system for most of the agencies using the CHRIS Human Resource Management System. PSA WELCOMES MODBURY HOSPITAL BUY-BACK 24 April 2007 The Public Service Association has welcomed today's announcement that the Modbury Hospital will return to public ownership and operation. NOVITA AWARD APPLICATION 18 April 2007 The adjourned Novita Enterprise Award application was heard on Monday 16 April 2007 at 2.15 pm in the SA Industrial Commission (IRC). HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 10 April 2007 On Friday 30 March 2007, PSA representatives attended the regular Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee meeting. YOUR WELFARE IS PARAMOUNT 2 April 2007 The Public Service Association is committed to securing healthy and safe working environments for all its members within the health portfolio. MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES LABORATORY WORKLOAD 23 March 2007 On Thursday 22 March, PSA members at Flinders Medical Centre met to discuss the management response to an excessive workload issue. MEMBERS UNITE & SECURE WIN 19 March 2007 PSA members employed at Western Assessment & Crisis Intervention Service Woodville Office have secured for themselves a safe and healthy working environment for the first time in months. A WIN FOR THE PSA 9 March 2007 The Department of Health has reconsidered the classification of the new Community Rehabilitation Workers. PSA DISPUTES CLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNITY REHABILITATION WORKERS 26 February 2007 The PSA has been involved in a consultation process that agreed upon models of care and staffing structures. MINDA ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 21 February 2007 The key core EA issues identified were salary quantum, length of the agreement and back pay to November 2006. PSYCHOLOGISTS RIGHTS TO PRIVATE PRACTICE 19 February 2007 A meeting between the PSA and the Department of Health has discussed the introduction of Private Practice rights for Clinical Psychologists employed in the State Government Health Sector. YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK 7 February 2007 The South Australian State Government ensured that the Federal Government's draconian "Work Choices" legislation will not apply to PSA members employed under the PSM Act, South Australian Health Commission Act and IMVS Act. |
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