Our strategic direction
EMHS strategic plan
In 2021, EMHS released the EMHS Strategic Plan 2021-25 (Plan), which sets out the future direction and aspirations for the health service. The Plan aligns with the WA health system goal for the delivery of safe, quality, financially sustainable and accountable healthcare for all Western Australians and the whole-of-Government goal of strong communities, safe communities and supported families.
The Plan was developed through extensive consultation and collaboration, which involved a series of seven focus groups with more than 80 clinical and non-clinical staff; in-person and online strategy workshops and webinars with the EMHS Executive, Board and senior leaders; and engagement with consumers. EMHS was inspired by the Cascading Choices strategy model and structured the development around a series of interconnected strategic choices.
EMHS goals
Our people are the heart of EMHS and this goal is about providing a safe and supportive workplace that enables staff to thrive.
Consumers and community are central to everything we do, and our goal is to connect with them to understand their needs and deliver individualised, responsive care that will lead to better health outcomes.
The here and now focuses on using data and capabilities to maximise quality health care, be agile and proactive in care, and meet public sector obligations to the highest standards.
By having a future focus for a better tomorrow, this goal inspires us to identify, utilise and embed improvements from research, innovation and data to meet future care needs of consumers and the community.
Our vision
Healthy people, amazing care.
Koorda moort, moorditj kwabadak.
Our vision statement reflects the essence of what EMHS does and aspires to do for staff, patients and the community.
Our values
Kindness
Represented in the support that we give to one another. This is how we demonstrate genuine care and compassion to each and every person.
Excellence
The result of always striving to do better. This is represented by ongoing improvements to the way we deliver our services, creating a high-performing health service.
Respect
Demonstrated through our actions and behaviours. By showing respect to each other we, in turn, earn respect.
Integrity
Shown by doing the right thing, even when nobody is looking.
Collaboration
Represents working together in partnership to achieve sustainable healthcare outcomes for our community with a shared understanding of our priorities.
Accountability
Together we have a shared responsibility to ensure the best healthcare outcomes for our community. This is a reminder that it is not only our actions – but also our inactions – for which we are accountable.