The
Mental Health Team co-ordinates and provides
resources to support the South Island Regional Mental Health Network (SIRMHN)
and specific District Health Boards to improve outcomes in Mental Health by:
Facilitating the development
of a regional mental health plan including the provision of regional mental
health services and funding direction for the region
Contributing to the
preparation of District Health Boards' strategic and business planning and
funding decisions with analysis of service data and other information as
required
Facilitating regional
tasks/projects from the regional mental health plan
Fostering collaborative
approaches amongst District Health Boards to improve quality of service
provision
Promoting increased
integration and collaboration across the whole range of mental health
services
Co-ordinating joint workforce
development, recruitment and retention initiatives
Supporting specific District
Health Board needs
Providing regional
representation on national groups
Providing a contract
management and provider relationship service when required
The South
Island Regional Mental Health Network
Meets 6 weekly via
videoconference or face to face
It is convered by the South Island Shared Service
Agency Limited Mental Health Team Leader – Faye Logan
Membership consists of a representative from each South
Island District Health Board appointed by the respective Planning and
Funding General Manager
