Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Delays Workforce Restructure
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand has decided to postpone its planned workforce restructure, which included cutting positions in digital and data roles across the organization. This decision comes after discussions with the trade union Public Service Association, which had raised concerns about the potential impact of job cuts on the organization’s IT security.
Interim chief human resources officer, Fiona McCarhy, stated that the restructure of three directorates within the organization has been put on hold. These directorates include the National Public Health Service, Planning, Funding and Outcomes Group, Data and Analytics, and Community Mental Health Funding and Investment.
McCarthy explained that cost savings have been achieved through operational efficiencies, voluntary redundancies, and early exit processes in these areas, leading to the decision to pause the restructure.
Australia Launches AFib Data Registry Project with $4M Funding
Australia is embarking on a groundbreaking project to establish the country’s first national registry for atrial fibrillation ablation. The Australian Registry for the Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation aims to collect standardized data on AFib ablations, enabling clinicians to benchmark their performance and identify areas for improvement.
With over 200,000 hospital admissions related to AFib each year in Australia, the registry will play a crucial role in improving access to the most effective treatment for the condition. The project, funded with $4 million over five years from the Medical Research Future Fund, will involve collaboration among 50 chief investigators and heart research institutions.
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Implements Electronic Medication Management
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, a not-for-profit cancer hospital, has introduced electronic medication management in its inpatient setting. The implementation includes electronic prescribing, point-of-care, and bedside workflow solutions integrated into the existing Meditech EMR system, facilitating closed-loop medication management.
Rockingham General Hospital Launches Cancer Record Management System
Rockingham General Hospital in Western Australia has rolled out a cancer record management system developed by Magentus as part of the South Metropolitan Health Service’s transition to a full electronic prescribing system. The system provides near real-time access to cancer patient information and is already operational at Fiona Stanley Hospital and Peel Health Campus.
