Caring Together: Greater respect in the workplace
Source: New South Wales. Minister for Health. Media Release.
"NSW Minister for Health, John Della Bosca, today announced a new four-year $49.6 million program for a significant culture change program that will improve respect and dignity for patients and staff within the NSW health system. “The Caring Culture program is part of the NSW Government’s Caring Together: The Health Action Plan for NSW developed in response to the Garling Report,” the Minister said. “The program will be underpinned by the principle of mutual respect for patients and colleagues. “The Garling Report noted the importance of respect in the workplace and the need for proper standards of behaviour,” Mr Della Bosca said.
The program will:
Foster a culture in which all are treated with respect and dignity;
Promote better relationships between clinicians and management;
Strengthen respect between members of the health team;
Promote a positive culture with no tolerance for bullying or harassment;
Include training and support for staff; and
Be backed up by improved procedures for complaints management."