The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) in collaboration with the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) are hosting two introductory CPD accredited My Health Record webinars to support the critical role nurses play in delivering coordinated health care to patients. The webinars will address what My Health Record is, why we need it and when and how to use it.
As of February 2019, over 90% of Australians have a My Health Record[1]. This not only means that patients have greater expectations to have clinical information available in their record, but key elements of the My Health Record system will be used by other healthcare providers for the continuity of care of their patients. Therefore, it is necessary that nurses are equipped with the knowledge and experience to use the My Health Record system, where appropriate. The growing source of health history information in a patient’s My Health Record will assist health care providers to make more informed choices, as such it is important healthcare providers embrace digital health and technologies to improve the overall health benefits to patients.
These introductory webinars will cover the fundamental elements of the My Health Record system including the authorised collection, use and disclosure of an individual’s health information. Explore the different access controls that will enable you to address a patient’s privacy and security concerns.
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Webinar 1: Feeling the pulse of My Health Record
Target audience: Nurses in acute care
Nurses working in acute care are encouraged to join this interactive webinar about the fundamentals of My Health Record. This presentation will highlight how My Health Record can be used in clinical workflow, as well as the consent framework. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during the session.
Date: Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm AEST
Cost: Free of charge
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Webinar 2: My Health Record – Providing care in the community
Target audience: Nurses in Community and Primary Health Care
Nurses working in community and primary health care are encouraged to join this interactive webinar to gain insight into My Health Record and how it can be used in your work place to support clinical decisions and workflows. It will cover the consent framework, privacy and security obligations of a healthcare provider, roles and responsibilities, when to view and when to add to a My Health Record. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during the session.
Date: Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm AEST
Cost: Free of charge
Please note: This session is equivalent to 1 continuing professional development (CPD) hour from the Australian College of Nursing.
We encourage you to register and take part in this discussion. If you would like to pre-submit questions, please email clinicalpartnerships@digitalhealth.gov.au
For more information on My Health Record please visit www.myhealthrecord.gov.au or contact the Helpline on 1800 723 471 (select option 2).
References:
[1] https://www.myhealthrecord.gov.au/news-and-media/australians-to-have-my-health-record
