Currently there are nine Community (health) Trusts that have formed a company. It has evolved over the last four years from collegial discussions through a memorandum of understanding and subsequently the legal formation of a company in November 2015.
The respective Trusts are the shareholders and the senior managers of each Trust are the Directors of the company.
AVONLEA TRUST
52 Ward Street, Taumarunui
Anna Looby
P. 07 896 8131
Hillview Trust
7 Hospital Rd, Te Kuiti
P. 07 878 6904
Rangiura Trust
17 Matai Cres, Putaruru
Jeff Bennett
P. 07 885 1040
Beattie Community Trust
172 Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga
Lorraine Gray
P. 07 873 8789
Moana House Trust
3620/353 Tairua Rd, Whangamata
Anne Watts
P. 07 865 9643
Te Kauwhawta Retirement Trust
8 Pilgrim Pl, Te Kauwhata
P. 07 826 3541
Cambridge Resthaven Trust
6 Vogel Street, Cambridge
David Hall
P. 07 827 6097
Pohlen Hospital
56 Rawhiti Ave, Matamata
Suzanne Lawes
P. 07 881 9100
The North Waikato Care of the Aged Trust
76 Rosser St, Huntly
Fiona Morgan
P. 07 828 9396
The initial focus was to secure purchasing agreements with companies through economies of scale and this has proved to be very successful with a range of supplies. These arrangements provide either discounts or rebates.
We have negotiated service agreements for activities such as auditing, compliance of equipment, sharing IT for some Trusts and working towards establishing many other appropriate supports.
Collegial support has been immeasurable and educational opportunities are actively pursued, such as contracted health care professionals.
At the corporate level both the shareholders and the company have taken opportunities to develop and have a greater shared understanding of managing the challenges of future focused organisations.