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Central West Hospital and Health Service produces a number of publications and strategies to inform our community about our performance, achievements and our vision for the future.
Our publication scheme describes and categorises information routinely available from the health service. It has been developed to give the community greater access to information held by the government.
The information is grouped and accessible through eight classes:
1. About Us | Information on Central West Hospital and Health Service. |
2. Our services |
For information about the services we offer, visit our Locations and Services page. |
3. Our finances |
Information on our finances can be found in our Annual Reports under About Us. |
4. Our priorities |
Strategy and performance information, plans assessments, inspections and reviews. |
5. Our performance | Central West Hospital and Health Service dashboard Media Releases can be found on our News page. |
6. Our decisions | Policy proposals, decisions, decision making processes, internal criteria and procedures, and consultations. |
7. Our policies |
Current written protocols for delivering our functions and responsibilities. |
8. Our lists | Information held in registers required by legislation and other lists and registers relating to the functions of Central West Hospital and Health Service. |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website/publication contains images, voices and names of deceased persons.
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About us
About UsWho we are and what we do, including information about our organisation and governance arrangements.
Annual Report and financial statements disclaimer
The material presented on this site are provided by the Queensland Government for information purposes only. Users should note that the electronic versions of financial statements on this site are not recognised as the official or authorised version.
The electronic versions are provided solely on the basis that users will take responsibility for verifying their accuracy, completeness and currency. Although considerable resources are used to prepare and maintain the electronic versions, the Queensland Government accepts no liability for any loss
or damage that may be incurred by any person acting in reliance on the electronic versions.The official copy of the annual report, as tabled in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland can be accessed from the Queensland Parliament’s tabled papers website database.
Annual Report 2021-2022 2022 Annual Report 2020-2021 2021 Annual Report 2019-2020 2020 -
Our Priorities
Strategic PlansFirst Nations Health Equity Strategy 2022-2025 The First Nations Health Equity Strategy 2022-2025 is our committment to health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It captures the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the region.
2022 CWHHS LANA Summary Report November 2022 As outlined by the Department of Health in the Local Area Needs Assessment (LANA) framework, it is a detailed assessment of health need, based on an analysis of local level data across domains as well as community, clinician and service partner consultation. This report summarises the findings of the LANA for Central West Hospital and Health Service. It will discuss the purpose, objectives, methodology, data summary and prioritised health needs.
2022 Central West Health Risk Appetite Statement This risk appetite statement informs the Board’s willingness to accept certain levels of risk and has been developed in alignment with the current vision, values and strategic priorities of the organisation.
2022 Central West Hospital and Health Service Health Service Plan 2020-2025 This plan references the outcomes of extensive staff, consumer, community and partner consultation to inform its planning for and sustainable delivery of safe, quality, and responsive healthcare services across the Central West Queensland region for the five years to 2025. It considers the population and socio-economic factors as well as the health risk factors for each of our diverse communities and documents our future service directions across four key areas.
2020 Central West Hospital and Health Service Strategic Plan 2021-2025 This plan document details the current priorities for Central West Health in response to its known risk and opportunities and identifies alignment with the Queensland Government’s objectives for the community. Central West Health will monitor its performance against the priorities which are subject to annual review.
2022 Clinician Engagement Strategy 2020 Consumer and Community Engagement Strategy 2020 -
Our Policies
Our PoliciesThe Chronic Disease Partnership Strategy for the Barcoo, Diamantina and Boulia Shires This strategy document details the commitment of Central West Health in partnership with local government authorities, Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Western Queensland Primary Health Network and other heath service providers to improving the health outcomes of the people who live and work in the Boulia, Diamantina and Barcoo local government areas.
2020 Central West Hospital and Health Service Privacy Plan 2016 Central West Hospital and Health Service Public Interest Disclosure Policy 2018 -
Our Decisions
Board UpdatesBoard Updates June 2022 June 2022 Board Updates September 2021 September 2021 Board Updates August 2021 August 2021 -
Our Lists
Disclosure LogsOur disclosure log provides documents released in response to information requests made under the Right to Information Act 2009, where they do not contain the applicant's personal information, or are otherwise unsuitable for publication according to legislation.
Central West Hospital and Health Service Disclosure Log 2021-2022 2022 Central West Hospital and Health Service Disclosure Log 2020-2021 2021 Central West Hospital and Health Service Disclosure Log 2019-2020 2020 Central West Hospital and Health Service Disclosure Log 2018-2019 2019