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Hi Jackie, this sounds really interesting.
Where can I find out more about this type of group practice? Thanks,
Laraine
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2004 2:19
AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery Group
Practice at the WCH in SA
Denise,
The WCH has had a working party set to offer caseload there
for about the last 7-8 years. In the last 4 or so years Chris Cornwell
worked with Rob Bonner from the ANF to get a salaried wage specifically
for caseload. this was so that the midwives didn't have to
worry about time in leiu etc and not use the current nursing award to pay
midwives who want to work in this way. So this salaried wage agreement has
been formulated for the WCH with the ANF and signed off by the DHS (Deparment
of Human Services) and the Industrial Commision. The agreement details the
amount of hours allowed work by the midwives, how many women they can care for
etc. Contact the ANF in SA for details.
The WCH started Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) on the
25/1/03, so it was a big weekend for Chris and everyone involved. I am home
enjoying being a Mum and will go back to it in September.
Jackie
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