South Australia Completes Statewide EMR Rollout
The South Australian government has successfully implemented a single electronic health record system across public state hospitals. This initiative, powered by Altera Digital Health, marks a significant milestone in Australian healthcare as it provides seamless access to patients’ medical histories, treatment plans, and clinical data in real-time. With nearly 100 sites now live, the integrated EMR and PAS system has created electronic medical records for over 1.5 million individuals since its inception in 2019.
Victoria Introduces Digital Health Training Program
The Victorian government has launched a digital health training program aimed at enhancing the skills of frontline, clinical, and IT staff in healthcare settings. In partnership with Grampians Health, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, and Cisco Networking Academy, this initiative is part of the state government’s Skills Solutions Partnerships program. The pilot training, currently underway at Grampians Health with over 360 participants, covers modules on emerging health technologies, AI, and data management. Plans are in place to expand this training to over 7,000 staff members in Victoria’s north west region.
HNECC PHN Implements AI Scribe Pilot
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) in New South Wales has launched an innovative program to integrate AI-powered clinical note-taking, or scribing, in general practice settings. With a focus on scalability, the initiative aims to establish a framework for adopting AI scribing technology. Fourteen practices have been selected as flagship sites for the project, which involves testing ambient scribe technology in its initial phase.
Royal Perth Hospital Adopts AI-Powered Rostering System
Royal Perth Hospital in Western Australia has transitioned to an AI-powered rostering system to streamline workforce allocation and shift management. By replacing manual spreadsheet-based rosters with technology from RosterLab, the hospital aims to optimize shift distribution, respond to varying patient volumes, and ensure compliance with industrial agreements and department-specific rules. The new system can generate complete 13-week rosters in under 30 minutes, support diverse shift patterns, and automate roster adjustments with minimal disruption. Initial implementation at the hospital’s acute medical and intensive care units is expected to be completed by May.
