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The Clinical Services Redesign (CSR) Project Team is delivering several established and upcoming projects across the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group (FSFHG).   The purpose of the Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) is to ensure the voice of consumers and carers is embedded in the design and delivery of these projects. The CAG will: Advocate forRead more

The purpose of the DAIP is to continually monitor, evaluate and develop services, facilities, initiatives and programmes within RkPG in order to meet the needs of people with disabilities and their representatives. This includes staff, volunteers, patients, families, carers and visitors as per the RkPG Disability Access and Inclusion plan (DAIP). The DAIP Committees roleRead more

Please note – It is a prerequisite for carer representatives to also be a member of the PaRK Mental Health Consumer and Carer Guidance Group, as this group plays a key role in ensuring that carers receive the necessary support in their representative capacity. The purpose of the Education and Research Committee is to: OverseeRead more

Purpose of the committee/group The Clinical Incident Review teams consist of staff and consumers & investigate clinical incidents. A clinical incident is an unexpected event in healthcare that results in or could result in harm to a patient. Consumer involvement increases the focus on the patient experience during these reviews. Below is the process ofRead more

The Consumer and Carer Guidance Group is the peak group advising the service clinical governance and corporate governance committees that determine operations for the service. Each Carer Rep is requested to attend the guidance group (2 hours monthly) and one of these executive meetings (two hours monthly). Membership in the Consumer and Carer Guidance GroupRead more

Fiona Stanley Hospital Mental Health Consumer and Carer Advisory Group – This committee advocates for service delivery that meets the needs of the FSH Mental Health Service Consumers and Carers. Members act as a liaison service between consumers and carers to identify issues from their perspective and provide advice and feedback to the FSH MHRead more

The Emergency Department Consumer Advisory Group (EDCAG) at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) has an established role in providing leadership and advice in the areas of performance measurement and evaluation, service planning and designing care in line with our commitment to the National Safety & Quality Care Standard 2 – Partnering with Consumers. Members are expectedRead more

The RkPG Partnering with Consumers (PwC) Committee was set up for the purpose of providing governance and compliance with the national safety health service standard 2 – Partnering with consumers. The committee will oversee quality improvement, review patient feedback systems, participate in the review of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines. Carer Representative experience required: LivedRead more

The RkPG Consumer Advisory Council establishes a formal partnership between consumers and carer representatives and the hospital. The purpose of the CAC is to: Provide recommendations and advise the organisation on consumer and carer related matters. Represent the voice of patients, families, and carers at RkPG groups. Participate in the planning and evaluation of initiatives,Read more

The Older Adult Management Team meet monthly to discuss clinical and operational issues within the team and provide any relevant updates. This includes discussions relating to service delivery, planning and quality improvement. Carer experience required: Currently a carer for someone experiencing mental illness or recent experience in a caring role supporting someone with mental illness.Read more