Statewide Service Planning Framework for Paediatric Orthopaedics

Background

The Department of Human Services undertook planning for paediatric orthopaedic services in recognition of the growing demand for specialist paediatric orthopaedic services.
 
The project focused on the provision of paediatric orthopaedics in the Victorian public health care system, within the overall framework of the Review of Victorian Paediatric Services (2002).

Scope

The project scope included:

• Service configuration and distribution
• Demand and access to services
• Workforce and training
• Provision of services across Victoria
• Relationships with service providers
• Monitoring and evaluation of outcomes
• Interfaces with issues related to primary prevention and early intervention
• Consideration of a statewide model for paediatric orthopaedics

Project Management

Phillips Fox and Cordyline Consulting were engaged to undertake the project.

An Advisory Committee that included representatives from the Royal Children’s Hospital, Southern Health, Barwon Health, relevant professional bodies and the Department of Human Services oversaw the development of the framework.

Broad service provider and consumer consultations were undertaken.

The Framework was completed in 2006 and has been endorsed by the Minister for Health.

Next Steps

An implementation plan has been developed that outlines departmental and health service responsibilities, including actions required and associated timelines.

The Department will continue to work with providers of paediatric orthopaedic services to progress implementation of the Framework

For more information contact:

Sandy Bell
ph:9096 7617
email: sandy.bell@dhs.vic.gov.au