BOPDHB Annual Report 2013 BOPDHB Annual Report 2013 | Page 17

Statement of Service Performance for year ended 30 June 2013 Outcome: People stay well in their homes and communities What difference have we made for our population? Key Impact Fewer people are admitted to hospital for avoidable conditions Measure 2013 Achieved 2013 Target Reduced ASH rates: 0-4 years: Total Māori 422 139 (118) 139 45-64 years: Total Māori 0-74 years: (59) 99 (21) 99 76 112 (2) 112 Total Māori People maintain functional independence No more than 5.26% of the Bay of Plenty population over 65 years of age access Aged Residential Care 5.07% 5.26% Comment Our ambulatory-sensitive hospitalisations (ASH) rate overall has not improved, and the disparity gap between Māori and the total result has widened. This is a focus area for 2013/14 with a project group developing strategies to improve our performance against this measure. The project group includes clinical and non- clinical representation across both primary and secondary settings. The initial investigations, which are based on both clinical best practice and a strong evidence base suggest that material gains can be achieved in the 2013/14 financial year. In the graphs below, the green marker indicates annual improvement has been made, and the red marker an ASH rate that has deteriorated. We report the movement in ASH rate, with a positive number indicating our ASH rate has improved, and a negative figure in brackets meaning our ASH rate has declined during the period. We have been successful in ensuring more of our over 65 population are supported in their own homes. This has a number of benefits for the patient and their family/whanau, as well as controlling the impact of growth on both our financial resources, and aged care facilities. 5.31% 5.42% 5.25% 5.07% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 15