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Performance Management Policy

MP 0111/19 - Performance Management Policy (pdf 260KB)

Applicable to: This policy is applicable to all Health Service Providers.

Description: Under the Health Services Act 2016, the Department of Health, led by the Director General as the System Manager, is responsible for monitoring the performance of Health Service Providers and taking remedial action when performance does not meet expected standards of performance.

The Performance Management Policy (PMP) prescribes the performance management component of the Service Agreements. The PMP provides a transparent and integrated reporting, monitoring, evaluation and intervention process to support the achievement of expected standards of performance. The performance indicators in the PMP, included in the Addendums, are aligned to the four priorities and seven enablers detailed in the WA Health Strategic Intent 2015-20.

This policy is a mandatory requirement for Health Service Providers under the Performance Policy Framework pursuant to section 26(2)(d) of the Health Services Act 2016.

Date of effect: 01 July 2019