Taumarunui Integrated Healthcare Model
Strong feedback was received that there was a need to work differently, however the option of a single employer and/or a combined workforce and the option to locate services physically together were not supported.
Building trust within the community and goodwill to work together is our key requirement; therefore the option of a single workforce and co-locating services has been set aside in favour of a fully integrated model.
Governance
Following the 2012 workshop a governance group was established to oversee the work and the journey towards integration.
The governance group comprises representatives of local providers, the mayor and local councillors, and Waikato DHB, and other co-opted members as appropriate.
Governance Group members | |
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Don Cameron | Mayor Ruapehu District Council |
Jill Dibble | Director, Community & Southern Rural Health Services, Waikato DHB |
Christine Brears | CEO, Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust |
Paul Malpass | Health Waikato Advisory Committee representative |
Alan Turton | Chair, Taumarunui Community Health Forum |
Graeme Cosford | Taumarunui Ward Councillor |
Mark Fredricks | Regional Manager St John Ambulance |
Kamiria Gosman | Board member, Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust |
Maggie Clayton | Director, Clayton & Hayes Unichem Pharmacy |
Isabel Roderick | Board member, Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust |
Where we are at
The Integrated Health Service working group was established to implement the model. This group reports back to the Governance group. A number of initiatives have been undertaken that show the value of working together and the benefits for the local community.
Healthcare pathways have been developed. These support people with various health needs to access the right health care by the right services in timely way. Current active pathways include:
- Child Asthma referral pathway.
- Child Oral Health referral pathway.
- Sore Throat referral pathway.
- Whānau Ora pathway.
- Prescription Medicine pathway.
- Medication Compliance pathway.
- Older Persons referral pathway.
- Smoking Cessation referral pathway.
Taking advantage of formal and informal opportunities that now exist under the model, health care providers continue to gain greater understanding of how they can work together to improve the health of their community.
Staff education is being shared across health providers. This supports ongoing development of local staff and strengthens the relationships between local health care workers.
The Telehealth equipment at Taumarunui Hospital is also being used to link to Waikato DHB education days held in Hamilton. This provides additional training opportunities without the need to travel - a major issue for our and other rural communities.
Contact Us
The Integrated Health services working group is keen to collaborate with any health providers in Taumarunui to continue to deliver the benefits this model of care has provided for the local community so far.
If you are interested in finding out any more about the model or any of the initiatives please contact:
Penny Neal - Taumarunui Integrated Healthcare Model Project Manager 07 896 0020 or 027 512 9011.
Document Links
- Health Advice in Taumarunui - Who You Should See - Sept 17 (PDF, 427KB)
- Progress Report update media release Aug 2016 (PDF, 36.2KB)
- Progress Report update Q3 - Aug 2016 (PDF, 150KB)
- TIHC model - Where you fit in graphic (PDF, 62.2KB)
- TIHC model pathways graphic (PDF, 57.1KB)
The information on this webpage has been provided by the Taumarunui Integrated Healthcare Model Governance Group. Any queries please contact Penny Neal as above.