BOPDHB Annual Report 2012 BOPDHB Annual Report 2012 | Page 27

Governance Report for year ended 30 June 2012 5. Combined Community & Public Health & Disability Services Advisory Committee 5.1 Functions Make recommendations and provide advice to the Board on the health care and disability support needs of the population of the district. Make recommendations and provide advice to the Board on any factors that the Committee believes may adversely affect the health status of the population. To advise and recommend to the Board, within funding levels, priorities for disability support services for the population aged over 65 or having like needs, and those whose disability is a result of a medical condition. Make recommendations to the Board on the priorities for the allocation of health funding. Provide advice to the Board on the implications for planning and funding of nationwide health strategies. Provide advice and make recommendations to the Board on strategies to reduce disparities in health status. Ensure mechanisms are in place to assess the performance of service providers against accountability documents, and industry and sector standards. Monitor the performance of service providers against accountability documents, and industry and sector standards. To liaise with community groups in relation to the provision of disability support services for the over 65 age group. To perform any other function as directed by the Board. 26 26