4 | THE QUARTERLY Q1 2023 From the President 5 As Medical Leaders there are numerous times in any one day where our decision-making and judgement calls come under fire from various colleagues – no matter the outcome. Our scope of practice, roles and responsibilities are complex and the pressure to ensure the overall quality and effectiveness of healthcare delivery is significant. But no matter the day or the situation, as Medical Administrators and Leaders we must never lose sight of: Leadership and culture Risk management Workforce Clinical practice Consumer partnerships You should recognise these as the five domains of clinical governance. They are the core to underpinning quality and successful Medical Administration and Leadership. It is us, as specialist Medical Administrators and Leaders who are central to upholding clinical governance principles, as we continually drive patient safety, promote quality care, support professional development, manage risks, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, ensure regulatory compliance, develop and implement policies, manage resources and support quality improvement initiatives. The list goes on. But it appears there is a lack of true understanding and appreciation of clinical governance across the health system in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. And so, it is up to us to ensure the full breadth of clinical governance remains front of mind for everyone involved in healthcare, every day. Trust in your training, trust in your experience and expertise. Call out system failures and short comings and call on your College peers and colleagues for support. We pride ourselves on our collegiality and tight-knit fraternity – let’s be there for each other when called upon. The College is well aware clinical governance is our space to own and the space within which to be the recognised, respected and trusted voice. We have met with key organisations and authorities including Ahpra, theMedical Board of Australia and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and I am travelling to Aotearoa New Zealand to meet with the Medical Council of New Zealand, Council of Medical Colleges, Te Tahu Hauora – Health Safety Quality Commission and the HealthMinistry. We will be leading a coordinated approach to develop processes and various guidance materials to support leaders and staff in the health system. To make this work it has to be a collective responsibility of us all, not just the Board or those on College committees. With all of this in mind, it is timely I remind all Members of the RACMA Core values as we go about our everyday duties: Professionalism ((Demonstrating self-governance, high standards and ethical behaviour) Integrity (Doing the right thing in all situations) Excellence (Striving for outstanding achievement despite constraints) Respect (Acknowledging and valuing others’ thoughts, opinions, and feeling) Strategic Projects As we move towards the middle of the year the College has been making much headway on a number of key strategic projects such as the Fellowship Training Program Renewal, the Constitutional Review, the website refresh, establishing a committee dedicated to Digital Health and rolling out a new CPD short course program. Fellowship Training Program (FTP) Renewal Project You would have seen the recent consultation on the draft Curriculum Learning Outcomes for the FTP Renewal Project. I thank all those Members who have provided their valuable feedback – the working group will now evaluate the information. Next steps will involve appointing an Aotearoa New Zealand representative on the project working group, agreement on the workplacebased assessment framework and defining renewed Masters’ program requirements. Constitution Review I am very pleased the proposed changes to the RACMA Constitution have been finalised by the Constitution Working Group and lawyers ClaytonUtz. After much consultation withMembers last year, we will be holding a final TownHall meeting this week, Thursday 25May, where the final proposed amendments will be presented for consultation and feedback. The working group has dedicatedmuch time to fine tune the amendments to reflect the feedback received. The proposed changes are in relation to the following four areas: Objects and purpose Board composition Board subcommittees Jurisdictional committees For more information and details on the Town Hall meeting visit https://racma.edu.au/about-us/governance/racma-constitution/ constitution-review/. We are currently planning an Extraordinary General Meeting towards the end of July or start of August to vote on the Constitutional amendments. See the full article on page 22. Dr Helen Parsons CSC President Website Refresh I would like to congratulate the College Office for all their hard work on delivering a beautifully refreshed website. It is far more user friendly, contemporary, very professional and definitely makes us stand out compared with some other medical college websites. The College team listened to ongoing Member feedback to improve both the site’s navigation and user experience. While the site retains its familiarity for Members, the aesthetic look is better aligned with RACMA branding. The RACMA website is now “persona” driven. This means there are entry points specifically designed for Members, those interested in becoming a Member and those wanting to know more about RACMA’s work, the roles of our Members and the specialty of Medical Administration. If you haven’t had the chance to take a look please do so – RACMA website. Digital Health The establishment of the Digital Health Policy and Advocacy Sub Committee (DHPASC) is a welcome addition to RACMA’s strategic focus. There is much work to be done to assert our presence in the increasingly digital modernisation of healthcare as Medical Leaders are uniquely positioned to lead the digitisation of health. We are fortunate to have the expertise of Dr Monica Trujillo, Chief Health Officer for Telstra Health and Dr Oliver Daly - Digital Transformation and Informatics Lead Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Western Health and Clinical Informatics Associate, Centre for Digital Transformation of Health at University of Melbourne. Dr Trujillo and Dr Daly have been appointed the Inaugural Co-Chairs for the DHPASC and I wish them all the very best as they pave the way for the College in this key area for healthcare delivery. I urge any Members competent in digital health and keen to be involved to email Chief Executive Officer Cris Massis – cmassis@ racma.edu.au. CPD Short Course Program Don’t miss the opportunity to equip yourself with the latest industry trends and best leadership practices through RACMA’s very own, specifically designed CPD Short Course Program. In light of the new CPD changes in Australia and New Zealand, it is imperative to ensure your professional development is on track. Our carefully curated selection of high-calibre courses are tailored to meet your needs and help you stay up to date with the new CPD requirements. Courses cover a number of topics including: managing innovation in healthcare assertive communication authentic leadership looking after yourself conflict resolution coaching skills Registrations are now open for the tailored CPD courses, which are being offered online and face-to-face. The first course is on Friday 16 June - Managing Innovation in HealthCare, delivered by Professor Danny Samson. Click Here to Register. RACMA 2023 Finally, the Conference Committee has been working hard to finalise the program for this year’s event in Auckland, which is also being hosted online. It is exciting to see the calibre of the keynote speakers lined up to date, including Lord Nigel Crisp, Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, and Dr Rawiri McKree-Jansen, Chief Medical Officer Te Akai Whai Ora/Maori Health Authority. And make sure you nominate your colleagues and peers for this year’s Awards. All Members have been sent communications regarding each category, which are: College Medallion Distinguished Fellow Honorary Fellow New Associate Fellow New Fellow Preceptor of the Year Supervisor of the Year This is our chance to recognise and celebrate the dedication, work and achievements of RACMA Members and industry colleagues. For nomination forms visit https://racma.edu.au/about-us/conference/awards/.
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