Capital Works and Asset Management Overview AMS is responsible for delivering key property management elements of planning, procurement and sustainability for DHHS and the THS. Capital works are delivered by AMS, Housing Tasmania and the RHH Redevelopment Project Team. Many of the capital works projects delivered by AMS are delivered on behalf of the THS. AMS regularly undertakes projects and initiatives to improve management and safety as part of its proactive approach to the ongoing management of Departmental and fixed assets. Major Capital Works Program In 2016-17, AMS and Housing Tasmania commenced, progressed and delivered a number of significant capital works projects, while the RHH Redevelopment progressed its construction program on the new K Block on the RHH campus. Major capital works projects completed in included the LGH Allied Health Clinic and Special Care Dental Unit and the provision of a new Mobile Breast Screening Unit. A new helipad was constructed on the NWRH site to facilitate the transport initiatives identified under the Government’s One Health System White Paper. Additionally, Transit Centres were completed at the MCH and NWRH as part of the larger Health Transport infrastructure initiative, with the Transit centre in the LGH nearing completion. An upgrade of the Ulverstone Oral Health Centre was completed during the year and construction started on a major redevelopment to increase the number of surgeries available at the Archer Street Oral Health Surgery Centre in New Town. Works continued on a number of major projects including the Glenorchy Health Centre and the new Northern Suburbs Community Centre at Newnham. The St Helens District Hospital received Parliamentary Standing Committee Public Works approval and, following an open tender process, will commence construction in 201718. Design has progressed for the construction of a new Kingston Health Centre with construction scheduled to commence in 2017-18. The design and tender for the construction of a new antenatal centre at the MCH was completed with construction expected to be completed by the end of 2017. Completed Major Capital Works 2016-17 Completed Major Capital Works in 2016-17 Total Cost $’000 Launceston General Hospital – Allied Health Clinics1 3 400 17
A number of audits of building roofs were undertaken during 2016-17 to inform a program of roof repairs over future years. During 2016-17, DHHS responded to a number of emergency maintenance calls and associated provision of alternative accommodation due to an after hours electrical fire at 2 Terry Street, Glenorchy, which required the relocation of the Mental Health Services teams located in the building. An arson attack on the Peacock Centre in North Hobart required relocation of all Mental Health Staff in the building and temporary accommodation was provided. There were also flooding incidents and a wind damage incident at the St Johns Park complex which required AMS support. Asset Management and the Disability Action Plan From the built environment perspective, AMS is a key contributor to the DHHS Disability Action (DDA) Plan. In 2016-17, $265 200 was allocated for essential maintenance to address disability access issues across the DHHS asset portfolio. Access to the NWRH, Summerhill Child Health Centre, North West Child Development Unit in Burnie, Clare House in New Town, and Adult Mental Health Services at Mistral Place in Hobart was improved and a compliant DDA toilet facility was constructed at the Dunalley Tasman Neighbourhood House at Nubeena. Various issues at the St Johns Park Campus were also addressed. A number of DDA compliance audits were undertaken to continue to identify a future program of improvement works. These audits will continue in future years and will encompass all DHHS facilities. Transport At 30 June 2017, DHHS operated 458 leased light vehicles, comprising 39 executive vehicles and 419 operational vehicles. In 2016-17, DHHS fleet costs increased $126 593 (excluding GST) on vehicle lease costs compared to 2015-16. This increase primarily related to an increase in Ambulance Tasmania’s service delivery and to fuel increases that have occurred in the past 12 months. Consultancies, Contracts and Tenders DHHS ensures procurement is undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Treasurer's Instructions relating to procurement. This includes ensuring that Tasmanian businesses are given every opportunity to compete for business. It is the Department’s policy to support Tasmanian businesses whenever they offer best value for money for the Government. Table 1 provides a summary of the level of participation by local businesses for contracts, tenders and/or quotations with a value of $50 000 or over (excluding GST). Tables 2 and 3 provide detailed information on consultancies and other contracts with a value of $50 000 or over (excluding GST).
CBM Sustainable Design Pty Ltd Tas Stronger Remote Aboriginal Services – Project Management and Professional Services 20/07/2016 - 20/07/2019 238 420 Ernst & Young NSW Clinical Expert Panel 01/05/2017 - 30/04/2019 Option to extend4 01/05/2019 - 30/04/2023 03 03 GHD Pty Ltd Tas West Regional Hospital - PreAdmission Clinic Redevelopment – Principal Consultant 17/05/2017 - 01/04/2019 83 721 Glenrock Health Consulting Pty Ltd NSW Clinical Expert 01/05/2017 - 30/04/2019 Option to extend4 01/05/2019 - 30/04/2023 03 03 Goanna Energy Consulting Pty Ltd Tas Statutory High Voltage Maintenance - Consultancy Services 22/11/2016 - 21/11/2019 Option to extend4 22/11/2019 - 21/11/2021 168 100 20 000 Healthcare Redesign SA Clinical Expert Panel 01/05/2017 - 30/04/2019 Option to extend4 01/05/2019 - 30/04/2023 03 03 HealthSense (Aust) Pty Ltd Vic Clinical Expert Panel 01/05/2017 - 30/04/2019 Option to extend4 01/05/2019 - 30/04/2023 03 03 KP Health (Aus) Pty Ltd Tas Clinical Expert Panel 01/05/2017 - 30/04/2019 Option to extend4 01/05/2019 - 30/04/2023 03 03 KPMG Tas Clinical Expert Panel 01/05/2017 - 30/04/2019 Option to extend4 01/05/2019 - 30/04/2023 03 03 Loop Architecture Pty Ltd Tas St Helens District Hospital Development - Principal Consultant 17/08/2016 - 30/06/2021 762 907 Philp Lighton Architects Pty Ltd Tas Launceston General Hospital - Ward 4K WACS Extension/Redevelopment - Principal Consultant 13/02/2017 - 31/12/2019 560 229 Robert Carroll & Associates Tas Mersey Community Hospital - Maternity Services Redevelopment - Principal Consultant 12/08/2016 - 31/07/2018 97 100
Advocacy Tasmania Inc 167 457 Anglicare Tasmania Inc 1 283 727 Baptcare Ltd 4 464 087 Beaconsfield House Inc 173 670 Bucaan Community House Inc 173 670 Burnie Community House Inc 189 025 Child Health Association Inc 107 894 Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre Inc 189 025 Council on the Ageing (Tasmania) Inc 100 000 Deloraine House Inc 173 670 Derwent Valley Community House Inc 189 025 Devonport Community House Inc 189 025 Dorset Community Association Incorporated 173 670 Dunalley Tasman Neighbourhood House Inc 189 025 Early Support for Parents (ESP) Inc 67 372 Eastern Shore Community Connections Inc 189 025 Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House Inc 173 670 Geeveston Community Centre Inc 364 586 George Town Neighbourhood Inc 189 025 Glenhaven Family Care Inc 125 000 Goodwood Community Centre Inc 173 670 Hobart City Mission Inc 109 509 Jordan Service Inc 378 050 Karadi Aboriginal Corporation 173 670 Lady Gowrie Tasmania Inc 139 394 Lifeline Tasmania Inc 318 713 Lifelink Samaritans Tasmania Inc 13 231 Maranoa Heights Community Centre Inc 173 670 Midway Point Neighbourhood Centre Inc 173 670 Mission Australia 4 263 754 Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania Inc 245 302 NILS Network of Tasmania Inc 563 190 & North West Tasmania Sexual Assault Support Services Inc 1 301 847 Northern Suburbs Community Centre Inc 480 587 Okines Community House Incorporated 173 670 Phoenix Community Inc 20 570 Pregnancy Counselling and Support Tas Inc 29 879 Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Centre Inc 189 025 Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre Inc 189 025 Rosebery Community House Inc 173 670 Sexual Assault Support Service Inc 1 523 652 St Helens Neighbourhood Association Inc 189 025 Starting Neighbourhood House Inc 189 025 Support Help and Empowerment Inc 243 921
Pricing Policies DHHS has activities for which the pricing of goods and services is required. Fee/charging programs are conducted with reference to the Government’s policy and guidelines on fees and charges. The guidelines clarify in the cost-recovery assessment process when the social implications of applying fees or charges should be considered in determining whether a subsidy or concession is provided. Any amendment to fees charged regulations are assessed by the Department of Treasury and Finance for any necessary regulatory impact statement consultation process. Fees and charges are levied by DHHS in accordance with the provisions of the following Acts and Regulations: Adoption Act 1988 Ambulance Services Act 1982 Anatomical Examinations Act 2006 Food Act 2003 Health Service Establishments Act 2006 Poisons Act 1971 Public Health Act 1997, and Radiation Protection Act 2005. Superannuation Declaration I, Michael Pervan, Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, hereby certify that the DHHS has met its obligations under the Commonwealth’s Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 in respect of any employee who is a member of a complying superannuation scheme to which the DHHS contributes. Michael Pervan Secretary
Amendment Act 2013 to address these matters. The Mental Health Amendment Bill 2016 amended the Mental Health Act 2013 to clarify and improve the Act’s operation. The Bill amended the assessment and treatment pathway established by the Act to remove duplication and provide clarity around particular aspects of the pathway. The amended provisions commenced on 1 July 2017. The Public Health Amendment (Healthy Tasmania) Bill 2017 contains proposed changes to the Public Health Act 1997 to deliver smoking-related actions from the Government’s Healthy Tasmania Five Year Strategic Plan: increasing penalties for selling or supplying smoking products to a child; introducing laws to regulate personal vaporiser products (including electronic cigarettes); and providing the option for targeted education through quit smoking information at the point-of-sale. Other changes to tobacco licensing and reporting are also included. The amendments are expected to commence in late 2017. Subordinate Legislation Adoption Regulations 2016 Ambulance Service Regulations 2016 Anatomical Examinations 2017 Anatomical Examinations Regulations 2017 Food Amendment Regulations 2016 Health (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2017 Health Service Establishments Amendment Regulations 2016 Poisons (Interim Authorisation) Order 2017 Poisons (Midwifery Substances) Amendment Order 2016 Poisons Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulations 2016 Public Health (Tobacco Seller’s Licence) Amendment Regulations 2016 Radiation Protection Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2016 Radiation Protection Amendment Regulations 2016 Youth Justice Amendment Regulations 2016