General Practitioner

at  Swan Hill District Health

OUR PURPOSE: CONNECTED CARE / BEST EXPERIENCE

SHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our community through our new
vision to provide better connected care and to achieve the best care experience.
Privacy and SHDH are committed to protecting patient and staff privacy and confidentiality, as it is an
Confidentialit important aspect of our commitment to providing high quality services. In accordance to both
y: the Health Records Act and the Information Privacy Act, information should only be used and
disclosed for the primary purpose of its collection.
Each employee has a responsibility with adhere to SHDH’s Privacy and Confidentiality Policy,
as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of the rules of privacy and/or confidentiality
relating to health service business, patients or medical records will result in disciplinary action.
Mandatory All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training within the
Training: required time frame.

SAFETY: RESPONSIBILITIES: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY STAFF MEMBER TO:

Take reasonable care for their safety and the safety of others while at work.
Report accidents, incidents and potential hazards as soon as reasonably practicable to
their supervisor and record on VHIMS reporting system.
Advise their supervisor if they have an injury or illness that may affect their ability to
perform the inherent requirements of their position.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in the Emergency
Procedures Manual.
Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and directed.
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH O.H. & S. online
Policies and Procedures.
Asset Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to the Asset Management
Management: Policy and Protocols.
Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.
Previous May 2021
Revision July 2023