Domain scores
Domain  2021 2021 – Score out of 100 HNELHD HNELHD – Score out of 100
Rostering 58 54
Overtime 74 61
Leave 63 64
Behaviour 42 46
Sick leave 62 54
Facilities 44 55

All scores are out of a possible total of 100.

Key findings for this hospital

How does the 2021 results compare to last year?

Manning Base Hospital – BETTER

In 2021, Manning Base Hospital received a ‘B’ overall.
In 2020, Manning Base Hospital received a ‘C’ overall.

Hunter New England Local Health District – BETTER

In 2021, Hunter New England LHD received a ‘B’ overall.
In 2020, Hunter New England LHD received a ‘C’ overall.

How does this hospital compare to NSW?

Do you feel valued?

Overall, 65% reported that they felt valued, which was more than the NSW average of 63%.

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Would you recommend your hospital?

52% reported that they would recommend the hospital, which was less than the NSW average of 75%.

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What doctors at this hospital are saying

What do you value most about your hospital?

“Supportive work environment, despite being challenging. Admin working very hard to improve conditions and great progress has been made in last 18 months.”

“Approachability of senior clinicians and staffs. Range of clinical experience.”

“Size, knowing everyone, feeling part of a team.”

If you could change three things at your hospital what would they be?

“1. Increase number of senior doctors for supervision (so that JMOs could work after hours/weekends). 2. Organise social activities for connectivity and improving wellbeing. 3. Provide financial allowance for professional development and courses (eg. ALS, conference).”

“Increased funding so more staff can be employed. Reduce number of locums required by increasing permanent staff Increase public clinics offered.”

1. Less reliability on locum doctors. 2. Have access to a library. 3. Longer cafeteria business hours.”

Fatigue, Clinical Error and Personal Safety

Have you made a fatigue-induced clinical error caused by your hours of work at your hospital?

In total, 27% of participants reported that they had made a fatigue-induced error, which was less than the NSW average of 38%.

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Have you ever been concerned about your personal health or safety caused by excessive hours worked at your hospital?

41% said they had felt concerned about their health or safety, which was less than the NSW average of 47%.

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Sick Leave

We asked:

  • If you are unwell, how often do you take sick leave at your hospital?
  • What stops you from taking sick leave if you are unwell?

Manning Base Hospital scored above the NSW average on this domain, although the difference was not statistically significant.

How often do you take sick leave at your hospital?

What stops you from taking sick leave if you are unwell?

Detailed information for this hospital

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