Electronic records
Assessment
Initial Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for the Trusted Digital Identity Framework (TDIF) Alpha
This initial PIA has been conducted in accordance with PIA Guidelines issued by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. The purpose of this PIA is to assist in identifying and managing privacy issues that are raised by the broad concept and design of the overall Trusted Digital Identity Framework (TDIF) and some of its...
Discussion paper
Electronic NLIS (sheep and goats) standards: draft for consultation
The purpose of this document is to specify the standards for the operation of the electronic tag based NLIS (Sheep & Goats) system in Victoria. These standards apply to all sheep and goats born on or after the commencement date (1 January 2017) that move after this date from or onto a Victorian property.
Discussion paper
Reality check - reliable national data from general practice electronic health records
Since 1998, data about general practice activity in Australia has been collected, analysed and disseminated through the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) program. BEACH has provided valuable information about how general practice has changed over time, the impact of policy on practice and general practitioner (GP) professional development, and is the most...
Report
Toward better implementation: Australia's My Health Record
A well implemented and fully utilised electronic health record system should strengthen a health system by improving quality and safety, ensuring continuity of care and improved health outcomes as well as reducing waste and inefficiency in the health system.
Journal article
Consistency of denominator data in electronic health records in Australian primary healthcare services: enhancing data quality
This paper examines the consistency of denominator data extracted from electronic health records (EHRs) for monitoring of access and quality of primary health care.