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Enhancing Patient Care
A Practical Guide to Improving Quality and Safety in Hospitals
By A/Prof Alan Wolff (Director of Medical Servcies) and Ms Sally Taylor (Clinical Risk Manager)
This comprehensive guide to quality improvement and risk management is written by two clinicians at WHCG who have created a quality and safety program from the ground up. Read more ... To place your order, please download this form ...
Harrington Homes Blue Ribbon Foundation Gala Ball
The third annual Blue Ribbon Foundation Gala Ball will be held on Saturday 8 August 2009 in the Horsham Town Hall commencing at 7.00 p.m. with pre ball drinks.
Tickets are on sale now for just $40 and include admission, savouries, complimentary wine and a complimentary wine glass.
The ball promises to be a great night out and all funds raised will go towards the purchase of vital lifesaving equipment for WHCG's Emergency Department. Further details ...
Signatory Ceremony for Delkaia Aboriginal Best Start
A special ceremony was held last week at Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative in Horsham. Read more ...
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Wimmera Health Care Group is the major specialist referral centre for the Wimmera and Southern Mallee region of
Victoria , servicing an area of 61,000 square kilometres and a population of approximately 54,000 people. We have campuses in Horsham and Dimboola and provide emergency and critical care services for adults and children.
Every year, Wimmera Health Care Group treats over 10,000 inpatients, 16,000 emergency patients and 123, 000 outpatients. With a workforce of approximately 850 staff, we are the largest employer in the region!
Since 1975, Wimmera Health Care Group has been continually accredited. We have voluntarily met or exceeded the stringent patient care standards for competence, staffing, facilities and equipment set by the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards.
Wimmera Health Care Group plays an important role in the education and training of health professionals. Our Horsham campus (
Wimmera
Base
Hospital) is recognised by universities and medical and nursing bodies as a training and teaching centre for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. This alone, is a tangible indicator of the efficiency and effectiveness of how the organisation is run. It is also testament to the dedication and commitment of staff and Board members who contribute to our endeavours to maintain and improve the quality of health care services.
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