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Our Board assumes the governance role and is responsible to the Minister of Health for the overall performance and management of the DHB. Its core responsibilities are to set the strategic direction for the DHB and to develop policy that is consistent with Government objectives and improves health outcomes for our population. The Board ensures compliance with legal and accountability requirements and maintains relationships with the Minister of Health, Parliament and our community. The normal composition of the board is 11 members, seven elected and four appointed by the Minister of Health. As required, the Board has two Māori members.
Three statutory (mandatory) advisory committees and three non-statutory committees have been established to assist the Board to meet its responsibilities. The membership of these committees is comprised of a mix of Board members and community representatives who meet regularly throughout the year. It includes both clinical and Māori members who contribute clinical and cultural experience and understanding to decision making.
The Board has not approved delegations to committees. All matters are recommended to the Board through the minutes of the relevant committee.
The public is welcome to attend meetings of the Board and its three statutory committees. However, for some items during a meeting the Board or committee may exclude the public. The Official Information Act states the grounds on which the public may be excluded. Such items are clearly noted on the agenda in question. Details of the meetings are publicly available on our website: http://www.waikatodhb.health.nz/board.
While responsibility for our DHB’s overall performance rests with the Board, operational and management matters have been delegated to the chief executive. This delegation is made on such terms and conditions as the Board thinks fit. The chief executive is supported by his direct reports.
4.4.2 Providing health and disability services
We are responsible for the delivery of the majority of secondary and tertiary clinical services for the population of our district as the ‘owner’ of hospital and other specialist health services. The services are provided through Health Waikato (our provider division), across five hospital sites, two continuing care facilities, a mental health inpatient facility and 20 community bases. Our hospitals provide a range of inpatient and outpatient services and are located across the district:
Waikato Hospital (Hamilton) – secondary and tertiary teaching hospital and Henry Rongomau Centre (mental health facility)
Thames Hospital – Rural Hospital
Tokoroa Hospital – Rural Hospital
Te Kuiti Hospital – Rural Hospital
Taumarunui Hospital – Rural Hospital
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