In ensuring that Port Moresby General Hospital continues to deliver its goals in the National Health Plan and National Health Service Standards 2021-2030, a 3-day workshop was held, dedicated to the reviewing of the 2024 midyear clinical performance and overall implementation of the 2022-2024 Corporate Plan.
The focus of the third day will be on the development of the 5 years, 2025 to 2030, Corporate Plan.
Day 1 began on Wednesday 10th July, on a high note at the Holiday Inn with the focus on presentations by the coordinators of each clinical departments in regard to how they have performed in the Corporate Plan (2022-2024) and the 2024 Annual Implementation Plan.
In his opening remarks, CEO Dr Paki Molumi spoke of the Corporate Plan’s (2022-2024) focus on setting the platform to implementing the National Health Plan and therefore establishing a Level Six National Tertiary Referral, Research, and Teaching Hospital in accordance with the National Health Service Standards mandated by the National Health Administration Act.
Dr. Molumi stated that the current review aims to assess performance in both the Corporate Plan and the 2024 Annual Implementation Plan.
“So, after we’ve positioned ourselves in this short corporate plan (2022-2024), the next corporate plan will focus to deliver a Level 6 National Tertiary Referral, Research, and Teaching Hospital” he stated.
On behalf of the National Department of Health, Dr Dora Lenturut-Katal, the Deputy Secretary, Compliance and Standards presented on the expectations for 2025 and beyond at the national level and how activities could align with the corporate plan to achieve the KRAs in the NHP 2021-2030.
She stressed that the National Health Service Standards, mandated by law, must be implemented and detailed the approach to making these standards easier to follow, including the development of checklists and internal accreditation surveys.
She also addressed the importance of improving health infrastructure, equipment, and services, and encouraged staff to proactively manage their responsibilities to ensure high-quality care and compliance with standards.
Each presentation by the clinical departments will be captured in the Strategic Priority Areas and Key Intervention Programs of the Corporate Plan 2025-2029.