Modernising My Health Record: Improved access to pathology and diagnostic imaging results
Australia is taking significant strides in modernising its healthcare system with My Health Record. This move is part of a broader effort to ensure better and faster access to health information for all Australians. In February this year, legislation was passed to provide a framework for sharing information with My Health Record by default. This […]
Gain digital skills in a changing environment: eLearning packages
Get ahead in the digital space. The Australian Digital Health Agency Online Learning Portal offers a range of digital courses specific to nurses and midwives. Digital technologies are transforming healthcare by enhancing patient care, improving operational efficiency, and enabling greater accessibility. Changes are already happening in the way we work with the advent of the […]
Thinking outside 4 walls: Nurses and midwives leading digital health
In this fourth ANMF and Australian Digital Health Agency podcast, nursing and midwifery leaders discuss how curiosity and cultural evolution are driving the future of digital health in the professions. From breaking away from traditional models of care to embracing new ways of thinking, the panel explores how nurses and midwives can adapt, lead, and […]
Webinar: Digital Health in Aged Care – Improving the Resident Transfer Experience
Are you confident using My Health Record for aged care residents? Come join us for this latest webinar, presented by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and the Australian Digital Health Agency, in their digital health series. This webinar provides a professional development opportunity for nurses and care workers across healthcare settings who care for […]
Watch the highlights: Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging in MHR
We’re pleased to share that the Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging results in My Health Record: New legislation webinar recording is now available. In partnership with the Digital Health Agency, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) webinar led by digital experts discussed the new mandatory requirements for uploading of diagnostic and pathology test results to […]
Unlocking new digital tools in practice: leaders in nursing and midwifery discuss
Join us for the latest episode of the ANMF Podcast presented in partnership with the Australian Digital Health Agency. We know that many nurses and midwives see the benefits AI can bring to care outcomes. However, many have concerns about the potential loss of human decision making and skills that we can lose as nurses […]
Webinar: Pathology and diagnostic imaging results in My Health Record – new legislation
New mandatory requirements for pathology and diagnostic providers to upload test results to My Health Record is the theme for a new digital health webinar. Come join us for this latest webinar, jointly run by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and the Australian Digital Health Agency as part of their digital health series. Consumer […]
Nurses and midwives highlight challenges in using electronic medical records (EMRs)
Health services should prioritise gaining a deeper understanding of the experiences of nurses and midwives in using electronic medical records (EMRs). By doing so, they can develop user-friendly systems which reduce stress and burnout and enhance clinical and safety outcomes, new research has found. The study, published in the September–November 2024 issue of the Australian […]
Assessing what makes a reasonable decision with AI
With the increasing impact of artificial intelligence (AI), researchers are exploring the role of technology in clinical decision-making and explanations in healthcare. “Clinicians must calibrate their judgement against a whole constellation of other factors, even if they are using an AI tool that is well validated and highly accurate,” said Dr Ian Stedman, a lawyer […]
Nurses must be included in shaping digital innovations in aged care
Digital technology can assist aged care nurses to manage end of life in nursing homes, however, ensuring its impact requires better tools, training and ongoing support, according to a new study. Published in the journal BMC Nursing, the study interviewed nursing staff in 15 residential aged care facilities across three Australian states. It found nurses […]