IMPACT has accepted HSE proposals for transitional arrangements for the appointment of general managers in community healthcare organisations (CHOs). The CHOs are the new bodies responsible for delivering primary and community health care services.

IMPACT made its agreement conditional on the HSE’s acceptance that the proposal was temporary and subject to further discussions on staffing structures below ‘heads of service’ level. These talks will take place in a newly-established consultative forum.

The agreement means that temporary general manager posts can now be filled on a case-by-case basis.