...Improvement equity of Australian Health Care system is a continuous process and the system change will affect all consumers from all background as well all health professional. Rural and remote areas health care: The shortage of healthcare professionals in rural communities is a global problem that poses a serious challenge to equitable healthcare delivery. In Australia rural areas are underdeveloped in most of these areas (rural and remote areas). About one-third 32 per cent of Australians live in rural and remote areas 29 per cent in regional areas and 3 per cent in remote areas (AIHW, 2008a). Persons in rural communities can suffer more chronic health due to the lack of health care services in rural areas. My review discusses an overview of and the lack of services within these communities. As stated in the a discussion papers on Primary Health Care (www.health.gov.au), geographical location accessibility to and availability of appropriate health services and rural and remote environments including socioeconomic status, lifestyles, and are undoubtedly the hallmark characteristics of rural and remote Australia. The lack of distance and transport are major problems to accessing health care for many rural Australians. Health care systems servicing the needs of rural and remote Australians cannot be seen apart from the transport system that either takes services to the people or brings patients to those services. Health transport may be required at different points...
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...These six Aboriginal Rns would have two major issues to begin their new career. One initial problem would be there being ex-students and new to the professional field of nursing. Being ex-students’ becomes quite an issue for new RNs. Acceptance by more experienced staff in the field, still treated as students and not fully accepted as RNs. These newly qualified RNs have to prove themselves to other staff. A difficult burden to carry when attempting to learn the new system, get to know different staff as well as give an efficient and effective nursing service to patients. This occurs when they are acknowledged, their demonstrated skills, education, training and form professional relationships. Raises another issue in our study as the new RNs are of local Aboriginal network and culture, working in a Western based medical system. We are informed that the Indigenous groups were pleased with the concept of nursing being given by same culture nurses, in fact they were asked for rather than the non Indigenous patients. This of course would give some positive feedback and acceptance for the new RNs. It is likely that some non Indigenous staff would not appreciate this, it causing some envy and further thoughts and treatment of the Aboriginal groups as ‘other’ holding consequences for them. Whilst others may appreciate knowledge of the local indigenous population. Such non acceptance demonstrates that although they have joined the system they are officially ‘in’ they have not been accepted...
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...makes a good health care system? A health care system is an organization consisting of individuals and associations delivering health requirements and services towards the society. These health care systems differ in a large variety around the world as certain nation meets a different necessity. In a good health care system, factors such as financial, technological and policies are important and greatly affect the structure of the system. An important role of financial in the health care system is the funds provided by authorities. Funds supported by the government for public hospitals benefits the system where patients are provided with sufficient sickbeds, nurses, emergency wards, ambulance vehicles and food. These subsidies allow hospitals to prevent over flowing of patients left unattended during emergency and casual consultation times. In most general hospitals, subsidised funds allow hospital authorities to hire more nurses which increase the efficiency of patients being tended and decrease the workload on the doctors (Palmer and Short, 2010). Furthermore, the funds are greatly beneficial towards the practices of specialised doctors in certain types of patients such as cancer and other complicated diseases. In a health care system, technological factors are required to improve the quality of resources provided to patients and assist greatly in medical research departments. In most countries, health practitioners increased the adoption of Health Information Technology...
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...Dua Phone: 716-310-5482 Email: mansidua14@gmail.com Health Status and Health Care Services in (Australia) With comparison to the United States HSM310 Introduction to Health Services Management Course Project Date submitted: 04/17/2011 ------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Population and Health Status………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Demographic characteristics of population Life Expectancy, mortality data, causes of death Health Status Availability of Health Services Health care Providers Issues related to access of Health Care Expenditures Health services Expenditure & Financing………………………………………………………………………… Roles of the government Macro environmental influences on the health care system Political Socioeconomic Cultural Technological/Other relevant influences Summary Bibliography Executive Summary Australians have among the highest life expectancy in the world, and most have ready access to comprehensive health care of a high standard. The primarily tax-funded health system achieves reasonably cost-effective health care and good health outcomes and generally enjoys public support. Australia has a federal form of government with fiscal and functional responsibilities divided between the Australian Government and the six States and two Territories. Australia...
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...documentation is at the core of good wound care” (p. 174). In order to practice efficient, standardized, electronic wound documentation and management, the solution can be discovered in health informatics software and digital wound imaging technology. The focus of health informatics is the patient and the process of care, and the goal is to enhance the quality and efficiency of care provided (Hebda & Czar, 2013). Category of Solution Rationale The rationale for the utilization of health informatics software and digital wound imaging technology is to decrease charting errors, staff frustration, and increase efficiency of wound documentation. It would also enhance workflow, cost-efficiency, and most importantly patient care. Fosco (2012) stated, "Facilities save on labor cost due to more efficient workflow, better clinician and staff time management, accelerated coordination of care, and automated processes” (Labor savings section, para. 1). Using a health informatics software and digital wound imaging technology together allows for an interoperable solution to manage health care information better. Regulatory, Legal, or Ethical Issues Regulatory, legal, and ethical recommendations are practiced in the health care setting to ensure safety, security, and reduce or eliminate the risk of injury or illness. When applying a new informatics and technology solution it is imperative that the policies and procedures of the health care organization are followed. The policies...
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...property or business from the government to the private sector is termed privatisation. The privatisation of a public organisation will involve either the sale of government held assets or removal of restrictions that previously prevented private individuals and businesses from participating in a given industry. Public organisations, such as the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC), SBS and the Bureau of Meteorology are developed by the government to provide specific services to the public. These organisations are owned by taxpayers and there is not generally a focus on profit making. On the other hand, private companies are said to be more efficient than public companies because they must make a profit. Just like the public companies, private firms provide a range of valuable services to the public. There are both advantages and disadvantages to privatisation. Some people argue that it’s important to keep services in the hands of the public so the government can assure that every Australian citizen will receive an affordable service. On the contrary, the argument exits that the government should step back and let businesses take care of the needs and wants of society. It is argued that private companies are more efficient and less likely to be swayed by politics. In addition, selling public assets...
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...www.pc.gov.au. If you require part or all of this publication in a different format, please contact Media and Publications (see below). Publications Inquiries: Media and Publications Productivity Commission Locked Bag 2 Collins Street East Melbourne VIC 8003 Tel: Fax: Email: (03) 9653 2244 (03) 9653 2303 maps@pc.gov.au General Inquiries: Tel: (03) 9653 2100 or (02) 6240 3200 An appropriate citation for this paper is: Productivity Commission 2009, Annual Report 2008-09, Annual Report Series, Productivity Commission, Canberra JEL code: D The Productivity Commission The Productivity Commission, is the Australian Government’s independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians. Its role, expressed most simply, is to help governments make better policies, in the long term interest of the Australian community. The Commission’s independence is underpinned by an Act of Parliament. Its processes and outputs are open to public scrutiny and are driven by consideration for the wellbeing of the...
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...challenging global economic conditions since the Great Depression. In 2009, the global economy contracted for the first time in the post-war era. In contrast, Australia grew by almost 1.5 per cent supported by monetary and fiscal policy stimulus, a well-functioning banking system, and strong growth in a number of East Asian economies. The third Rudd Government Budget, presented on 11 May 2010, was developed within an improving but still uncertain outlook, with events in Greece and other European Union countries reminding us of the risks to the global economic recovery. Strong economic growth in China and India is expected to continue to flow throughout the region and, despite a slower pace, the US is leading the recovery among our advanced economy major trading partners. Global economic growth is in the early stages of recovery but we should remain cognisant of the precarious economic environment which is continuing to challenge government policy makers around the globe. Once again the Parliamentary Library has produced the annual Budget Review that examines the key features of a selection of crucial measures contained in the Budget to assist parliamentarians in their consideration of these issues. The first article, Budget 2010–11: Key Features, provides a macroeconomic analysis and commentary of the Budget, including the assumptions underpinning the Government’s fiscal policy and the main spending and taxing features contained in the Budget. The remaining articles...
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...clinicians and managers diSclaimer This publication has been produced as a service to ama members. although every care has been taken to ensure its accuracy, this publication can in no way be regarded as a substitute for professional legal or financial advice and no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions. The ama does not warrant the accuracy or currency of any information in this publication. The australian medical association limited disclaims liability for all loss, damage, or injury, financial or otherwise, suffered by any persons acting upon or relying on this publication or the information contained in it, whether resulting from its negligence or from the negligence of employees, agents or advisers or from any cause whatsoever. cOPyriGhT This publication is the copyright of the australian medical association limited. Other than for bona fide study or research purposes, reproduction of the whole or part of it is not permitted under the copyright act 1968, without the written permission of the australian medical association limited. safe handover : safe patients guidance on clinical handover for clinicians and managers PREPARED BY THE AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED ABN: 37 008 426 793 2006 Adapted from the British Medical Association’s resource ‘Safe Handover: Safe Patients.’ Dr Mukesh Haikerwal President, Australian Medical Association Dr Geoff Dobb Chair, AMA Coordinating Committee of Salaried Doctors Dr Tanveer Ahmed Chair,...
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...INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS IN FEDERAL SYSTEMS 39 7.5| INDEPENDENCE The actions and decisions of intergovernmental relations must be free from undue influence from political or private interests. They must have high-level commitment. The Productivity Commission has a very important role in Australia’s economic competitiveness in identifying reform priorities for Australia, and conducting detailed research and making recommendations on potential solutions. The Productivity Commission’s contribution to the understanding of our federal system has been seen in a number of reports it has produced, including the recent compilation of materials from the 2006 Roundtable Proceedings in Canberra entitled Productive Reform in a Federal System. The Productivity Commission’s role in federal–state relations is limited however: + The research priorities are set by the Commonwealth Government (and therefore potentially guided by political interests of the day rather than long-term objectives) and there is limited opportunity for the Productivity Commission to set its own work priorities. + There is no ‘buy-in’ by the state governments (either in terms of the direction of the Productivity Commission’s work agenda, the funding of the Commission or the outcomes). + There is no requirement for the Commonwealth Government to respond to the reports of the Productivity Commission, and therefore less accountability for the findings. Two considerations...
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...CQ1) How are priority issues for Australia’s health identified? 1. Account for the differences in health status of men and women in Australia (7 marks) 2. Define the following terms: mortality, morbidity and life expectancy (3 marks) 3. How is epidemiology used to improve the health of Australians? Provide examples (6 marks) 4. Outline two indicators of morbidity. Include examples in your answer (3 marks) 5. Why is it important to prioritise particular health issues in Australia? Include examples in your answer (5 marks) 6. Discuss the limitations of using epidemiology to describe the current health status of a population (4 marks) 7. Compare the health status of Australian males to Australian females (4 marks) 8. Analyse the importance of social justice principles in selecting health priorities in Australia (6 marks) 9. Demonstrate how an illness or disease is selected as a National Priority area (5 marks) 10. What is the role of epidemiology? Explain how epidemiology can be used to determine the priority areas for Australia’s health (4 marks) 11. Explain the main measures of epidemiology. What information do they provide about the current health status of Australians (4 marks) 12. Is Australia a healthy nation compared with the rest of the world? Explain your answer. How can Australia’s health be improved? (5 marks) 13. Distinguish between the terms ‘prevalence’ and ‘incidence’ (2 marks) 14. Identify reasons for Australia’s declining infant mortality rate...
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...backgrounds and vice versa. This is usually due to a lack of understanding about their cultural and historical backgrounds which might have a big impact on issues related to their social and emotional wellbeing and mental health. There are many cultural and historical factors that we (staff) need to acknowledge in order to work with CALD people as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. By having an insight understanding and knowledge of their history and its context, it is very helpful for us to identify the recent impacts they have on communities and how we can work with them. It is also undeniable that culture and history affects their present and future. Especially for the Aboriginal people, the history had given them many tough and bad experiences which may affect the way they perceive or interact with other people. What is cultural safety? According to William (1999), cultural safety is defined as :” An environment that is spiritually, socially and emotionally safe, as well as physically safe for people; where there is no assault challenge or denial of their identity, of who they are and what they need. It is about shared respect, shared meaning, shared knowledge and experience of learning together”. The “cultural safety” term is used as a responsibility for the healthcare providers in order to “provide care with respect to a person’s culture, beliefs and without discrimination. It is also relevant to healthcare services in order to “ develop and sustain...
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...& Privacy Concerns 7 c. System Infrastructure Issues 8 d. Risk of Liability and Patient Uncertainty 8 III. EHR Technology 9 a. EHR Benefits 10 b. EHR Types 11 c. EHRs Future Evolution 13 d. EHR Technology versus Handheld SMART devices 14 IV. Trends and Consequences 15 a. Aggressive Implementation 16 b. High Costs 16 c. Labor Investment 17 d. Opportunity Cost 17 e. Impact on Researchers, Policymaker and Educators 18 V. Final Opinion 19 VI. Bibliography 22 VII. Appendix I 28 VIII. Appendix II 31 I. Advantages of EHRs In an effort to reign in rising health care costs and increased health care disparity and inequality in the U.S., former president George W. Bush doubled the funding for Health Care Information Technology to 100 million in 2005 (The White House). It was part of a larger plan to utilize latest information technology to standardize patient and health records, which despite spending 1.6 trillion dollars, attributed to 98,000 medically related errors in 2004. The plan was part of his campaign promise and was reiterated in his January 20, 2004 State of the Union address when, President Bush remarked, “by computerizing health records, we can avoid dangerous medical mistakes, reduce costs, and improve care.” Considering that the federal government is “one of the largest buyers of healthcare - in Medicare, Medicaid, the Community Health Centers program, the Federal Health Benefits program, Veterans medical care, and programs in...
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...prioritise water management. This focus has led to distinctive approaches, changes in governance, behavioural change and technology innovation. Australia’s experience and approach to addressing water management challenges is regarded as among the most progressive in the world. This publication has been prepared by the Australian Water Association, with the support of the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR ), waterAUSTR ALI A and industry partners to illustrate some of the innovative solutions developed by Australian business and research groups that have built resilience to water management by urban, agricultural and industrial sectors across Australia. June 2011 (10-11-92) Disclaimer This publication has been prepared as a general overview. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive coverage of water innovation in Australia. The information is made available on the understanding that the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and the Australian Water Association (the parties) are not providing professional advice. Therefore, while all care has been taken in the preparation of the report, the parties do not accept responsibility for any losses suffered by persons relying on the information contained in the report or arising from any error or omission in the report. Any person relying on this information does so entirely at their own discretion and...
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...may be reproduced for such purposes provided acknowledgement of the source(s) is included. Permission for any more extensive reproduction must be obtained from Regional Development Australia-Sydney Inc. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the data and other content in this document is correct at the time of printing, Regional Development Australia-Sydney Inc. its committee and employees, disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect of anything or the consequences of anything done or omitted to be done in reliance or upon the whole or any part of this document. The Regional Plan includes inputs from stakeholder consultations and draws information from 87 other existing plans and reports published by the Australian, NSW & Local Governments and other key agencies. It does not represent the ‘only’ information on Sydney however it provides a unique ‘overview’ of the entire Sydney Region. RDA-Sydney cannot guarantee the currency of the statistical data; therefore users should seek advice prior to utilising information. Last updated August 2011. Regional Development Australia-Sydney Inc. ABN 42 973 708 239 www.rdasydney.org.au August 2011 2 CONTENTS CONTENTS GLOSSARY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION What is Regional Development Australia? Roles and Responsibilities of RDA Purpose of the Regional Plan Regional Plan Overview 1. THE REGION 01 05...
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