The history of our medical workforce at Emerald Hospital since 1989 and the impact that the Rural Generalists Program has had on the sustainability of the medical workforce since its introduction into Emerald Hospital in 2013.
Rural Generalist Program In Central Highlands
Initiative Type
Service Improvement
Status
Close
Added
15 August 2017
Last updated
15 July 2019
Summary
Key dates
Aug 2017
Aug 2017
Implementation sites
Emerald Hospital
Aim
To improve service continuity and patient experience.
Benefits
Improves resource availability in rural and remote areas.
Background
Emerald Hospital was fully dependant of locum staff between 2000 and 2012, with frequent whole of service failures.