Boort District Health Information

Boort District Health (BDH) was established in 1961 with the capital works funding being provided by the State Government. The Boort Hostel was established in 1980 through Commonwealth funding sources. BDH offers a wide range of medical, nursing and associated health care services to the community. A great asset to the community, BDH employs approximately 100 people and contributes in excess of three million dollars each year to the local economy. Boort District Health is a public hospital and is an incorporated body listed under Schedule 1 of the Health Services Act 1988. BDH is responsible to the Minister for Health. The activities of BDH are directed by the Board of Management, which meets regularly with the Executive staff to determine policy and planning direction. The Board is supported in its decision making process by a number of sub committees which present reports and recommendations for its consideration. The Board is subject to the requirements of government regulation and the hospital's by-laws, and exercises a wide ranging powers including the control of funds, the determining of the range of services to be provided and the appointment of medical and other senior staff.