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 It reduces duplication in clinical and non-clinical services
 It aligns with regional services (clinical and non-clinical) plans
 It acknowledges that, all other things being equal, the provision of clinical and non- clinical services be located as close to the patient (virtual or otherwise) as may be reasonable given the application of the criteria above.
Decision making processes
The following principles provide guidance to the processes that support regional decision making:
 Decision making processes should support timely decision making. Decisions should be agreed, documented, visible and enacted
 Key initiatives will have a lead appointed who will be accountable for progressing the agreed milestones
 Common briefings to DHB Boards will be used wherever possible
 In relation to decisions made, members of each regional collaboration group have a
responsibility to:
o Communicate with colleagues locally and consult if necessary
o Ensure that decisions are communicated to and acted on within their own DHB.
Code of Ethics
Good collaboration/governance requires members to exhibit behaviour of the highest ethical and professional standards. Members of regional collaboration groups and any committees or working parties formed as a result of regional work programmes shall exhibit the following behaviours:
 Good faith: Act honestly and in good faith at all times in the best interests of the Midland region and its community
 Care: Exercise diligence and care in fulfilling the functions of membership
 Regional knowledge: Maintain sufficient knowledge of the Midland region’s business and
performance to make informed decisions
 Participation: Attend regional group meetings and devote sufficient time to preparation for the meetings to allow for full and appropriate participation in the group’s discussions and decision making
 Decisions: Abide by the regional group’s decisions once reached notwithstanding a member’s right to pursue a review or reversal of a regional group decision
 Relationships: Foster an atmosphere conducive to good working relations
 Behaviour: Treat all others fairly and with dignity, courtesy and respect
 Due diligence: Not agree to Midland region incurring obligations unless he or she believes that such an obligation can be met when required
 Confidentiality: Not disclose to any other person confidential information other than as agreed by the regional group or as required under law
 Collective responsibility: Not to make, comment, issue, authorise, offer or endorse any public criticism or statement having or designed to have an effect prejudicial to the best interests of the Midland region
 Conflicts of interest: Declare all interests that could result in a conflict between personal and regional priorities and comply with the Conflicts of Interest Policy.
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