9 Innovative Connections
“RWAV HAS MADE THE COMPLETION OF MY
DIPLOMA IN OBSTETRICS POSSIBLE. RWAV IS
A TREMENDOUS ASSET FOR RURAL GPS TO BE
ABLE ACCESS HELP AND FUNDING.”
Dr Leah Dunne, GP Obstetrician,
Rural Medical Workforce Program
We have enhanced our internal systems and knowledge
sharing so that we continue to be respected in the rural
workforce environment.
9.1 E
nhancing company knowledge and
communications
RWAV has welcomed two new board members
to enhance the mix of skills on our board. These
appointments expand our insight into rural and regional
allied health and nursing, and into training programs
in regional hospitals.
In light of the changes that occurred in 2014-15, we
reviewed and updated our company values to reflect
the values of those who currently work at RWAV.
The past year has also seen us focus on improving
access points for anyone who contacts RWAV. This has
involved internal training sessions that give each RWAV
staff member the essential tools to help anyone whom
we interact with.
9.2 Reviewing our systems
This year, an external consultant undertook an
Information and Data Needs Assessment to determine
the capability of our current information systems.
This is a key step in ensuring that we are collecting
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and reviewing all the appropriate data in the best way
possible. Future updates to the system will assist us in
collecting relevant information and data for contractual
reporting, and for making informed business decisions.
9.3 Creating sector synergies
The healthcare sector is large and complex. At RWAV,
we want to ensure we’re not duplicating the work
of others, or leaving gaps unaddressed.
This year, we’ve continued to work with other
organisations within the sector, including the Primary
Health Networks, regional training organisations and
rural clinical schools, to deliver enhanced programs
and collectively build on the activity and knowledge
of one another.
We’re also currently undertaking research with Monash
University. This project is focused on understanding
the views of a range of rural nursing and allied health
practitioners on their scope of clinical practice. As
part of this, we’re gathering data on the postgraduate
training of participants, and their continued professional
development needs
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