COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE SELECTION CRITERIA: COMMUNITY MEMBERS The guidelines for Community Advisory Committees issued by the Department of Health specify that at least 75% of community members should not be involved in the provision of health services and that members are expected to attend at least 75% of scheduled meetings. The terms of reference of the Albury Wodonga Health Community Advisory Committee provide for the appointment of up to 10 individuals from the community who are not members of the staff of Albury Wodonga Health or current or recent health care providers, for a renewable term of up to three years and for a maximum of two terms. The expiry date of the original appointment applies when vacancies are filled. Essential Commitment to the quality, appropriateness and accessibility of the services provided by Albury Wodonga Health. Understanding of the expectations and health care concerns of at least one section of the Albury Wodonga Health community. Desire to assist Albury Wodonga Health to identify priorities and achieve its objectives, including access to its services for all sections of the community. Ability to commit sufficient time to participate fully in the work of the Community Advisory Committee. Desirable Experience in Community Development. Expertise in consumer representation. Understanding of community/consumer groups. Strong community links and networks. Knowledge of public health issues and health policy. Section 65ZB of the Act requires the Board, in appointing persons to the Community Advisory NOTE: Committee, to give preference to those who are not registered health care providers and who are not currently or have not recently been employed or engaged in the provision of health services.
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE SELECTION CRITERIA: COMMUNITY MEMBERS The guidelines for Community Advisory Committees issued by the Department of Health specify that at least 75% of community members should not be involved in the provision of health services and that members are expected to attend at least 75% of scheduled meetings. The terms of reference of the Albury Wodonga Health Community Advisory Committee provide for the appointment of up to 10 individuals from the community who are not members of the staff of Albury Wodonga Health or current or recent health care providers, for a renewable term of up to three years and for a maximum of two terms. The expiry date of the original appointment applies when vacancies are filled. Essential Commitment to the quality, appropriateness and accessibility of the services provided by Albury Wodonga Health. Understanding of the expectations and health care concerns of at least one section of the Albury Wodonga Health community. Desire to assist Albury Wodonga Health to identify priorities and achieve its objectives, including access to its services for all sections of the community. Ability to commit sufficient time to participate fully in the work of the Community Advisory Committee. Desirable Experience in Community Development. Expertise in consumer representation. Understanding of community/consumer groups. Strong community links and networks. Knowledge of public health issues and health policy. NOTE: Section 65ZB of the Act requires the Board, in appointing persons to the Community Advisory Committee, to give preference to those who are not registered health care providers and who are not currently or have not recently been employed or engaged in the provision of health services.
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