Mercy Health’s new chief executive of health services Clinton Cummins has spelled out his goals to improve health outcomes in Wyndham.
He officially took the reins from predecessor Michael Krieg on July 14.
Mr Cummins’ career in public health spans more than a decade and includes leadership roles at St. Vincent’s Health Australia where he oversaw virtual and home healthcare, performance improvement and quality.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, he worked closely with Safer Care Victoria and the Department of Health, leading the establishment of mass vaccination centres at the Royal Exhibition Building and in Broadmeadows.
He said the goals for his tenure were simple.
“My first priority is continuing to deliver high-quality care – care that feels personal, connected, effective, and safe,” he said.
“The second is investing in our people – supporting, developing, and empowering our people to bring ideas forward and drive improvements every day.”
Mr Cummins said he was excited to continue driving the organisation forward.
“I’m excited about embedding improvement into everything we do at Mercy Health to maintain our position as a leader in compassionate, accessible and sustainable healthcare, so members of our growing communities receive the care they need.”
It is making sure that those internal improvements are very much exported to the hospital’s patients, Mr Cummins said.
“We care for individuals at every stage of life, which is a unique privilege and a big collective responsibility.
“I hope my legacy, and that of my team, is the knowledge that we play a small part in the communities we serve.”
