1. Purchasing Practices in a Regional Engineering Dept. Presented by Peter Crammond Engineering Services Manager Wimmera Health Care Group

2. When did the Ombudsman visit WHCG He didn’t 39 recommendations Half directly affect engineering Need to review our procedures Probity and Financial aspects Concentrate on “Getting The Job Done”

3. Getting The Job Done NUM is screaming “fix our pan flusher”

4. Getting The Job Done “We have gastro in ward!!!”

5. Getting The Job Done Plumber is on holiday!

6. Getting The Job Done Who do you call? Any Plumber who will come

7. Getting The Job Done Do we have a contract? How much will they charge? Is there a probity issue? Did we consider these issues?

8. Availability of contractors in the country How many Electricians? –Availability = 2 How many Plumbers? –Availability = 2 How many carpenters? –Availability = can’t get any!!

9. Organisation Chart Wimmera Health Care Group Engineering Services

10. Relationship of local contractors to Engineering staff

11. Plumber B’ In-law Air-conditioning Contractor Cousin Plumber Nephew Building Contractor Son Engineering Company Uncle Steel Construction B’ In-law Building Contractor Brother Fire Protection B’ In-Law Landscape Gardner Son In-law Electrical Contractor Son Former Employer Labour Hire Apprentice Provider Husband Air-conditioning Contractor Brother Building Company B’ In-law Industrial Supplies Daughter Air-conditioning Contractor Son Plumbing Contractor B’ In-law Carpenter Son In-Law

12. Selecting Contractors Quality of work Availability when required Cost How Much Do You Pay Electrician Plumber Refrigeration Tech

13. Relationship with Contractors Value for money Pay on time Availability Working with Relaxing with

15. Engineering in Country Hospitals Maintenance (Engineering) Staff – limited Rely on Contractors Difficulties with changing regulations Many audits to deal with We can do “Probity” better… …when not “Getting The Job Done”