Welcome to the Cohuna District Hospital website

MISSION STATEMENT

The Cohuna District Hospital provides quality health care and support services that meets the needs of our community in a safe and friendly environment for our clients and staff.

Objectives

(a) To provide to the people of Cohuna and District, quality medical, nursing and health care services according to need and within the hospital’s prescribed clinical levels of service and agreed resources. Where necessary, to refer patients to appropriate higher level services.

(b) To assist in the provision of accommodation and services to those in Cohuna and District who are elderly, frail and/or infirm.

(c) To make available to the people of Cohuna and District as many ancillary services as is possible, either directly or by arrangement with allied health service organisations outside the district.

(d) That where possible, each person in the community has the opportunity to live in their home, with the support of home-based services.

(e) That health promotion is a basic feature of all services provided by the Hospital, and every opportunity be used to reinforce its significance.

(f) To ensure that each staff member works in a safe environment, is recognised for their contribution to the organisation and is able to use and develop their skill and abilities to meet the objectives of the hospital.