...government established an agency that prompted a series of health care related initiatives in Australia. The main objective is to provide support to the patients, health care worker and, and health care stakeholders. It is called the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. The government provided the funding for the office to create initiatives in regards to safety in healthcare and improvement in the quality of healthcare in Australia. According to the article written by Sophie Scott, the Productivity Commission reported an increase in serious medical errors made in hospitals in Australia from 87-107 cases. However, despite of the report there is a decrease of serious adverse events from 2007-2012. There...
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...Despite the fact there have been improvements in the prosperity and general well-being of Indigenous Australians in recent years, there are still some ongoing challenges today. Indeed, associations such as ‘Kalinda, an inaugural Wingara Mura Leadership Program Fellow, launched in 2016 keeps on reviewing better approaches to manage the aberrations in wellbeing results for Indigenous individuals. Social determinants for the Indigenous population have led to poorer medicinal service’s availability and lower levels of mental and physical health. Developing a domain with fortress from mental and physical abuse as well as offering possibilities for self-awareness is all indispensable for expanded and euphoric lives of Indigenous peoples. There...
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...Registered Nurse Nurses and Midwives Agreement: RNM Level 1 Position Number: 113857 Coronary Care Unit / Service 1 Fiona Stanley Hospital / South Metropolitan Health Service Reporting Relationships Nurse Director – Cardiovascular and Respiratory Medicine Award Level: RNM SRN Level 9 Position Number: 113359 Nurse Unit Manager – Coronary Care Unit Award Level: RNM SRN Level 4 Position Number:113440 This Position Directly reporting to this position: Title • Advanced Skills Enrolled Nurse • Enrolled Nurse • Assistant in Nursing Classification ENA; EN Level 1 – 2 FTE FTE FTE Also reporting to this supervisor: • Clinical Nurse, NMA; RNM Level 2 • Registered Nurse, NMW; RNM Level 1 • Advanced Skill Enrolled Nurse, ENA; EN Level 1-2 • Enrolled Nurse, ENA; EN Level 1 - 4 • Assistant in Nursing, ENA; AIN Level 1 - 3 ENA; EN Level 1 – 4 ENA; AIN Level 1 – 3 Key Responsibilities As part of a multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive evidence based nursing care to patients. Facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality of care. The Registered Nurse practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart. Page 1 of 3 Registered Nurse | RNM Level 1 | Position Number: 113857 Brief Summary of Duties 1. Clinical 1.1. Provides comprehensive evidence based nursing care to patients including assessment, intervention and evaluation. 1.2. Undertakes clinical...
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...populations in Australia, Indigenous Australians are at disadvantage in many areas. Areas ranging from employment, housing, justice and education among many more. There have been innumerable efforts at overcoming the disadvantages Aboriginal people have to face. For the purposes of this Essay, literature will be discussed in addressing the social inequality and disadvantage of indigenous people in relation to refining the gap in life expectancy (as a social-economic indicator) and what essential elements need to be considered for the process to work successfully. There are contending ideas in relevant literature as to what is the cause for the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, which also gives dissimilar arguments as to how to address the issue, with one side taking a view of longevity and the other a holistic method. It is argued that Indigenous Australians health inequalities could be narrowed with the improvement of the differences in health service access, provision and use. As the inabilities gain adequate health care due to, distance, cultural and availability barriers, thus leading to indigenous health problems being constant and prolonged (Healey 2002). However Eades of the of the Indigenous health research unit (2000, p.468) argues ‘that a complete tactic to improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders involves understanding the close relationships between their social and economic status and their health’. This holistic...
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...Community Controlled Health Organisation represents over one hundred and fifty Aboriginal communities across Australia (NAACHO 2014). NAACHO works with communities through using approaches such as planning, holistic approaches, policy development and implementation, aboriginal cultural integrity, and equity. “NACCHO represents local Aboriginal community control at a national level to ensure that Aboriginal people have greater access to effective health care across Australia” (NACCHO Summary 2004). These approaches help NAACHO to focus on the the health and wellbeing of Aboriginals to work towards the improvement of primary health care in Aboriginal communities. Research timeline – Topic sentence 1- The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation was established in 1992. It replaced the older organisation, National Aboriginal and Islander health organisation (NAIHO) which was officially recognised in 1976. The reasons for this change was that Torres Strait Islander people wanted to establish their own organisation purely focused on Torres Strait Islanders, and their fight for independence. Supporting details- – Previous organisation’s before NAACHO – Royal Commission into Aboriginal Death in Custody Report – Explain – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
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...Page 1 The World Health Organisation (World Health Organisation, 2008) states that the indigenous peoples of Australia are one of the most disadvantaged indigenous groups in the developed world. The health of the Indigenous population of Australia is an increasingly pressing issue. Current research and statistics reveals great inequality in many areas of health care and health status between the Aboriginal people and the general population of Australia. Couzos and Murray (2008, p. 29) report that the Indigenous population has “the worst health status of any identifiable group in Australia, and the poorest access to health systems.” This paper will examine the underlying historical contexts and contributing factors that have lead to the current disparity between the health of the Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous Australians. Furthermore, the high prevalence of chronic health issues such as diabetes will be analysed and community health initiatives that are needed or currently being enacted will be identified. Many reasons for the current appalling state of health and wellbeing of the Australian Aboriginal people can be explained by examining their recent history to the devastating impacts of colonisation, genocidal policy, loss of land and years of oppression. These several hundred years of cultural destruction, dispossession and social and political upheaval have resulted in generations of trauma and grief (Burke, 2006, para. 4). As reported by Forsyth (2007, p. 35-36)...
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...THE AUSTRALIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM: THE POTENTIAL FOR EFFICIENCY GAINS A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE Background paper prepared for the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission June 2009 This paper was prepared at the Commission’s request by staff of the secretariat to the Commission. The lead author was Emily Hurley. Ian McRae Ian Bigg Liz Stackhouse Anne-Marie Boxall and Peter Broadhead provided some input and commented on drafts. This is a paper prepared as background for the NHHRC. The views and findings expressed in it should not be taken to be the views of the NHHRC or of the Australian Government. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................................................................................................4 International overview of efficiency .............................................................4 Health status – due to more than the health care system ............................7 An Australian focus ......................................................................................8 Summary ......................................................................................................8 A framework for efficiency............................................................................9 Operational Efficiency .................................................................................10 Health sub-sectors .....................................................................................11 Hospitals...........
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...mission is to follow Jesus Christ in His mission of mercy through the delivery of health, aged care and community services. Our vision is to build an enduring capacity and passion to serve those with special needs. Our values of compassion, hospitality, respect, innovation, stewardship and teamwork guide us in all that we do. Mercy Health About Mercy Health As a Catholic organisation, Mercy Health is grounded in a 2,000 year tradition of caring for people in need. Established by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health provides acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, specialist women’s health, early parenting education and support, palliative care, home and community care, and health worker training and development. Our organisation is also supported through Mercy Health Foundation, which secures philanthropic support and donations to foster the constant improvement of care. Strategic Plan 2013-17 Mercy Health Level 2, 12 Shelley Street Richmond Victoria 3121 Phone +61 3 8416 7777 mercyhealth.com.au Mercy Health Strategic Plan 2013-17 The Vision As a ministry of the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea, Mercy Health is grounded in a rich history of providing compassionate care to people in need. We remain committed to working collaboratively with the Institute and its ministries to advance health and aged care services in Australia. Our key focus will continue to be responding to the current and emerging needs...
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...NHPA | Summary | Why selected (all selected for similar reasons; finical impact on health care system) | Determinants as risk factors | Health promotion Program | CardiovascularHealth | Refers to maintaining healthy functioning of the heart and blood vessels. CVD encompasses all diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels (including coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease) caused mainly by blood supply to the heart, brain and legs. | -To improve cardiovascular health by reducing CVD.-CVD is leading cause of premature death and second leading cause of burden of disease.- CVD is also largely preventable and places a large economic burden on the health care system. | 1. biological: cholesterol levels, age, sex and genetics. high blood pressure-indicates that the heart is already working harder and under pressure, which can lead to stroke and kidney disease.Body weight- excess body weight places greater strain on heart and increases hypertension and cholesterol levels.2. Behavioural: physical activity, tobacco smoking poor nutrition-diets high in saturated fat such as cholesterol can contribute to overweight and obesity. Low intake of fruit and vegetables can contribute to increased snacking on high fat and high sugar foods, increasing obesity, which heightens risk of CVD.Physical enviro: air quality (tobacco smoke) Access to recreational facilities-if lacking access, they might not exercise as much as otherwise might. Heightens risk of CVD...
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...healthcare, which comes from sequences of economic ideologies and based on interpretations about the equity and the effectiveness of care that considered as the core components for determining performance of health care system. Duckett (2008) suggests that the requirement of the reformation process of the Australian health care system and the evidence-based research by Marmot investigates about the social determinants of health. Marmot’s Whitehall studies which explain the interrelated relationship between unequal health outcomes, social justice and equality which are depending on the individuals’ social standing. The studies demonstrated that the great gaps of mortality and morbidity...
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...midwifery organisation established in 1992 to develop a national approach to nursing and midwifery regulation. The ANMC worked in conjunction with the state and territory nursing and midwifery authorities (NMRAs) to produce national standards – an integral component of the regulatory framework – to help nurses and midwives deliver safe and competent care. educated overseas seeking to work in Australia involved in professional conduct matters. The National Board may also apply the competency standards in order to communicate to consumers the standards that they can expect from nurses. Universities also use the standards when developing nursing curricula, and to assess student and new graduate performance. The ANMC officially became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) on 24 November 2010. The name change reflected ANMC’s appointment as the independent accrediting authority for the nursing and midwifery professions under the new National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme) that came into effect on 1 July 2010 (18 October 2010 in Western Australia). These are YOUR standards — developed using the best possible evidence, and using information and feedback provided by nurses in a variety of settings. Included also are the principles of assessment to help you understand how these standards may be used to assess performance. We believe you will find them user-friendly and easy to understand. ...
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...SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Cover sheet for Assignment 1 Student Surname__Ullman_________ Student First Name___Kiri_______________ Student Number _____16156957__________________________________________ Unit Name _____Healthcare Systems in Australia_______________________________ Assignment ____SWOT Analysis and Report__________________________________ Unit Coordinator__Caroline Yates__________________________________________ Date Due __10/04/2015____________________________________________________ 10/04/2015 10/04/2015 Date Submitted → I, Kiri Ullman, certify that this is all my own work, and that I have maintained academic integrity. I maintain there has been no colluding or plagiarism in this assignment. Signed Kiri Ullman 16156957 Contents 1.0 Introduction____________________________________________________________2 2.0 Strengths 2.0.1 Medicare__________________________________________________________2 2.0.2 Eligibility and Coverage of Medicare___________________________________3 3.0 Weaknesses 3.0.1 Indigenous Health__________________________________________________3 3.0.2 Availability________________________________________________________4 3.0.3 Limitations of Medicare______________________________________________4 4.0 Opportunities 4.0.1 E-health Records and Technology_____________________________________4 4.0.2 Ambulance Fees____________________________________________________5 5.0...
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...Introduction This is a critique of “An Ageing Australia: Preparing for the Future, the Overview” (the Overview), published in November, 2013. It is an outline of, and included in, the full research paper (the Paper) produced by the Productivity Commission which is an independent research and advisory body of the Australian Government (Productivity Commission, Inquiry Report No. 84, 2017). The summary in this critique will outline the substance of the Overview followed by brief sequential discussions of its aims, intended audience, and the circumstances and reasoning surrounding its’ commissioning. Finally, a critical evaluation is made concerning the article’s contribution to our understanding of ageing populations and dementia care, and its’...
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...Explain how the rapid development of electronic communication and technology as globalising processes has impacted upon the standards of health care delivery in Australia. Back in the 18th and 19th Century there were no agreed standards for record keeping or even the requirements to keep them. Medical records were written on paper and kept in folders. Papers would get lost or misplaced and there were no secure way of storing records. Today technology is a critical ingredient in the health care industry. It is an important tool for the organisation and functionality. All health services consists of human interaction and the application of technology. With the introduction of computers in the 1970’s health services have benefited greatly. By transferring all documents from paper to electronic it has greatly improved the functionality, organisation and it also assists with managing the effectiveness of a safe and efficient work place. Not only has it dramatically changed they way we record, store, access or communicate information but it is quick and easily accessible making it more time efficient. With the improvements and break throughs of technology, health care professionals are able to access a wide range of resources and information thanks to the introduction of the Internet in the early 1990’s. Now in 2015 globalisation allows the transmission of knowledge at a much greater pace than in the past. The first iPhone was released in 2007 and they have been the standards...
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...to provide high quality and efficient health services to the people of Victoria in accordance with the philosophy of St Vincent’s Health Australia. The mission is based on the values of compassion, justice, human dignity, excellence and unity. The health service embraces the policies and principles of equal employment opportunity, occupational health and safety and quality improvement. JOB TITLE Title Division 1, Grade 2 Year 1 Registered Nurse Program Graduate Nurse Program Award Hours od Duty Nurses (Victorian Health Services) Award 2000 38 plus ADO entitlement Performance appraisal 6 weeks, At 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months (end of probationary period), 9 months and 12 months and/or as required by the Nurse Unit Manger and/or Practice Development Nurse - Graduate Date October, 2010 BASIC JOB PURPOSE The Grade 2 Year 1 Registered Nurse, under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager, will be responsible for the delivery of high quality patient care within the healthcare team. The Grade 2 Year 1 Registered Nurse will Page 1 October 2010 Position Description Division One, Grade 2 Year 1 Registered Nurse be responsible for ensuring his / her own professional development in order to maintain clinical skills and knowledge. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITY AREA 1: Continuum of Care The Grade 2 Year 1 Registered Nurse will ensure that the nursing care delivered is at the highest possible standard...
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