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HIMAA MATTERS The monthly newsletter of the Health Information Management Association of Australia Limited
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President's Report
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From the office of the CEO
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From the Membership Desk
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News from NSW
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Membership Profile
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HIMAA National Webinars
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HIM Awareness Week
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IAM 2020 Survey
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50th Reunion
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IFHIMA Jubilee Video
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Latest from HIMJ
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HIMAA RAC - EOI
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POW
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WORK WEB
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From the COVID Frontlines
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PRESIDENTS
REPORT
Hello Members, As we adapt to our new lockdown lifestyle to support flattening the curve we need to continue to look after ourselves and each other. Even as I write this article, the talk of the possibility of eliminating COVID-19 from Australia is occurring. This new lifestyle can be isolating so don’t be shy to reach out, as I’ll be happy to receive your correspondence, even if it’s to say hi!
My COVID-19 Experience The first signs of things not being right was last Tuesday afternoon when I went for my daily walk with my kids around our local park. My legs felt like jelly. I dismissed it at first as the night before I went for a late-night bike ride through the city. It was a cold night but I was curious to see what the city looked. Never I have I seen the city streets so deserted except for the bike couriers who are fulfilling the surge in take-away meals. The other people on the streets were the security guards in fluorescent vests stationed outside hotels that have been turned into mandatory quarantine hotels for returning overseas travellers. Tuesday night was a difficult night as I experienced fever and chills throughout. By the morning I had developed a sore throat. My wife called the Coronavirus Helpline and shared with them my symptoms and they said I should present to the nearest clinic and state that I was a suspected COVID-19 patient. My wife, an Anaesthetic nurse asked me to immediately apply a face mask to prevent spread to her and the kids. She’s part of the COVID-19 response team at the hospital she works at because she is qualified to intubate patients! (I thought I’d better listen to her as she seems to know what she’s talking about). I’ve also learnt during this episode the amount of hygiene processes she goes through before and after every shift. Apparently, she’s told me numerous times about it in the past, but I either haven’t listened or never fully appreciated the task. I arrive at the ED entrance and stated that I was a suspect COVID patient and they directed me next door to the separate COVID-19 clinic. The staff asked me to register myself through an online link before being seen. I received text messages, email and a video link to a message from the Victorian Chief Health Officer whilst waiting. The tests involved a blood test, throat and nasal swabs. The nasal swab was the most uncomfortable of all. A good reason to avoid catching COVID-19 I say. I was given a couple of handouts on COVID-19 and told to self-isolate at home until I receive my result. I was impressed by the whole process with the registration process and the information I received both from staff and through digital means. I put on my mask as I exited the clinic to return to my bike. As I cycled home the realisation hit me that this could be my last outing for at least two weeks. I passed a park where I stopped, removed the mask
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HIMAA MATTERS | APRIL 2020 and took in some fresh air whilst the sunlight hit my face. A simple pleasure I usually take for granted. The rest of the day was filled with naps, avoiding others at home and contemplating how to manage living arrangements if I did have COVID-19. I received a text message overnight which said “NEGATIVE”. I was relieved but still felt tired from the flu like symptoms. My patient experience was exceptional. I was fully informed of the process and provided with relevant information verbally, on paper and electronically. The testing process was efficient and the staff were diligent in maintaining hygiene between every patient. This adds to my confidence that our healthcare system can handle this pandemic. I should note the clinic is attached to a major hospital and hope all patients have a similar experience.
Positives The lockdown measures is putting a strain on our mental health as our work and domestic lives are blurred. Try to find some positives in this new world. For example, I’ve been frustrated by not being able to play weekly indoor soccer but have found joy in taking daily walks with my kids. During our walks through our local park I’ve noticed that there’s a lot more bird life because of the reduced pollution and activity. I’m sure this is a positive that a lot of our rural and regional members are accustomed to. This was my journey. Please make sure you all stay healthy! Cheens Lee President cheensl@himaa.org.au
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE
Chief Executive Officer Hello all and welcome to my third CEO report. The HIMAA National Office is working well in our new Work From Home environment. The Team are engaging electronically with each other and from all accounts I see that productivity is high. Over the past couple of weeks the HIMAA National Office has migrated to the Microsoft 365 Office suite. Email and calendar migration did see us face some technical challenges but I’m glad to report that we are now back to business as usual. For those of you who may have encountered delays with communication or meeting support we apologise. The new Office suite will see significant benefits and improvements for our team, including: • Global email sync, regardless of device and client. • Permanent cloud backup of emails and files • Increased device security allowing remote system lockdown to protect sensitive information. • Organisation wide access to TEAMS • Webmail seamlessly integrated with Outlook • All modern email features including calendar sharing and self-managed Out of Office replies. • Highly effective spam filters to keep from security breaches. Milla our Events and Marketing Manager has been undertaking some great work regarding opportunities for HIMAA to deliver on-line digital content for Professional Development (PD), or as just an opportunity for members to gain professional learnings from home. We have also carefully considered our pricing structure to ensure that any digital content offered is well and truly affordable to members and non-members alike. Several PD events have been planned, so watch this space for news! Also don’t forget that HIM Awareness Week is scheduled for 11-17 May 2020. Members can access the email banner and you can also contact Milla to have some HIMAA merchandise delivered to help
you set up a fantastic display in your workplace. Not currently working from work I hear you say? You can still display the banner and possibly download a poster from the internet to display in your home office so that when you attend those skype/zoom/ teams meetings you can proudly promote the HIM Profession. Now that we have the webpage up to date, the National Office, with direction from our IT & Support Officer Pat will be casting our eye over our suite of paper-based forms, such as voting and registration forms. Many of you have expressed frustration over the need to manage paper forms (download, print, manually fill in, scan and send) and we hear you. Our aim will be to transition away from the reliance of paper forms and implement electronic options. The team are currently working on a priority list and you will soon see electronic forms becoming available for use. We are conscious that this years AGM may need to be somewhat delivered in an electronic format, so it is important that we get voting forms completed as a priority. The Expressions of Interest period for the newly formatted Conference Committee has closed. I am very pleased to announce that we have received some excellent expressions and the member formation of this committee will be released shortly. I would also like to take this opportunity to report that our Director of Finance & Operations Philida and I have been looking at Government Stimulus packages and what opportunities are available to HIMAA during these challenging financial times. Options such as JobKeeper support, (boosting) cash flow and waiving of payroll tax will all be investigated as part of our fiduciary responsibility to ensure our organisation stays well placed to continue to deliver a service to our members and students. Mark Upton (ACTING) CEO, HIMAA
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MEMBERSHIP DESK
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Whilst we are all in lockdown and working from home, membership is continuing to deliver and stay engaged with members over the phone and via email. We hope everyone is keeping safe and adapting to the remote working situation
• Refer 2 members and receive 20% off your membership fee*
In the coming months we are planning to deliver more online professional development webinars. Our first online webinar ‘’Evolving CDI” presented by Nina Lean is free to our members. For registration and details, click HERE.
A separate eAlert will be sent out to all members on how to participate, the week leading up to HIM Awareness Week and all who participate in the referral program please contact membership@himaa.org.au
As with other businesses, HIMAA is also adjusting to new ways to deliver membership services during this global pandemic. As a membership organisation, we are exploring how we can continue to maintain relevance and thrive during the COVID-19 crisis and with that, the HIMAA Membership team is looking at ways of innovating and pivoting membership services. In the coming weeks reviewing membership renewal for 2020-21 will be on the top of our list. The reviewing process will take into consideration a more streamlined and hassle-free direct debit monthly option or instalment payments. We acknowledge that our members are also facing challenging times like everyone else and we can reassure you that we are working tirelessly to put in place a less stressful renewal process for our members. This month we are launching our new referral program as part of the campaign for HIM Awareness Week to encourage our members to stay connected with their industry peers and help bring awareness to health information management profession.
What’s in the Referral Program?
• Refer 3 members and receive 35% off your membership fee*
(*Note that your % discount will be applied in the next membership renewal cycle. Please note, for the New Graduates category no further discount applied but will be eligible to go into the member prize draw.)
Member Prize Draw We are offering two prize draws! Current members who participate in the referral program will be eligible to go in the draw for an online gift voucher up to the value of $85.00 from alittleluxury.com.au (who deliver Australia wide). New members who sign up for a 12-month subscription from March 1 2020 will be eligible to go in the draw for an online gift voucher up to the value of $55.00 from alittleluxury.com.au (who deliver Australia wide). (Students signing up to become New Graduates in this period will receive a gift from HIMAA in our currently running separate campaign).
For the months of April and May, all members who participate in the Program will be rewarded as follows:
Become a member of HIMAA or refer other new members to receive your discount and go into the draw for our fabulous gift vouchers. Let the challenge begin!
• Refer 1 member and receive 10% off your membership fee*
Lorisa Bhasale Membership Officer
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NEWS FROM NSW We hope that all our NSW members are safe and well. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many of our roles and day-to-day duties and it is a testament to the diverse skills of Health Information Managers to how well we have adapted. As Branch Convenors we were disappointed to have to cancel our professional development sessions for March and June. However, are looking forward to meeting with everyone again as soon as we can. We are hoping to run a HIMAA NSW Branch online ‘Zoom’ meeting in the first week of June. This meeting will give us the chance to catch up, discuss how we are managing in these circumstances and share lessons learned from working in a COVID-19 environment. If you would like to register your interest for this session please send us your details in an email to: nsw@himaa.org.au with the subject ‘June ZOOM mtg’. A meeting invite will then be sent to your inbox. In the meantime, we have gathered some resources that might be useful to our NSW HIM colleagues: • IHPA – Rules for coding and reporting COVID-19 episodes of care • SNOMED CT Coronavirus Content • World Health Organisation COVID-19 Situation Reports • COVID-19 Dashboard – Johns Hopkins University • ACI – Telehealth in practice guide • NSW Health COVID-19 Case Definition Good luck over the next few months, we know for many of us we look after large numbers of staff, family and friends. Please take time out to look after yourself. There are some great resources here: Mental health and COVID-19 From Kara and Kim (HIMAA NSW Branch Co-Convenors).
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MEMBERSHIP PROFILE ABBEY NEXHIP April 2020 In December 2019, I graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Classification)/Bachelor of Health Information Management from La Trobe University in Bundoora, Victoria. A born and raised regional Victoria girl, I made the move to Melbourne to pursue my studies. In my four years of study, I learnt so much about our wonderful profession and the people in it – all whilst making lifelong friends along the way!
Why did you choose Health Information Management? My HIM journey began in Year 12, when I was introduced to the profession by a friend who works in the industry. The uniqueness of the field provoked my curiosity to delve deeper into this unknown profession of Health Information Management. Upon researching, I was drawn to the idea of working in healthcare without the requirement of treating patients from a direct clinical perspective. The diversity of skills in streams such as coding, informatics and health data analysis, as well as the jobs available for a HIM enticed me to pursue this career pathway.
Where are you working now and what opportunities may be ahead for you? I am currently working as an Associate Lecturer at La Trobe University in Bundoora, where I am involved in a range of tasks. These include assistant facilitation in the teaching of second year data analytics and management of health information subjects, as well as involvement in research activities. I am not the type of person who paves a future pathway for myself, and I remain open-minded and welcoming to opportunities which may lie ahead.
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those words be? Similarly, to every HIM, I have a rehearsed response to questions such as: What will you do after university? What kind of job does that get you? So, you work in administration? I like to begin by highlighting the four streams of HIM – health information management, health classification, health informatics and data management and analytics. This ‘sets the scene’ of our complex and diverse profession. I then explain the areas in which HIMs can work; such as hospitals, insurance companies, government departments and IT companies, to name a few. In short, I describe HIMs as experts in anything and everything to do with health information!
Why did you choose HIMAA as your association? I became involved with HIMAA as a student, to keep up to date with HIM related news, resources and research. This allowed gradual exposure to our professional association and I am looking forward to being involved with HIMAA in years to come. Throughout my four years of study and the five months beyond, I have developed an appreciation for the unparalleled nature of our field. We have a range of skills and knowledge, and it is very special that we share this unique language in the world of HIM!
of CDI, coding improvement initiatives undertaken by WSLHD, strategic direction and measuring benefit. She will focus on the impact of clinical documentation, modern CDI initiatives and CDI process for 2020 as well as clinical documentation integrity. This webinar is not to be missed if you have interest in evolving CDI. You would be able to ask questions during the webinar that Nina will address at the end of her presentation. Proudly Supported by:
Webinar Enquiries: In the face of the COVID-19 outbreak, HIMAA has cancelled all previously scheduled face-to-face meetings. Instead we will be delivering professional development content to our members in digital format where possible. HIMAA values its members and would like to support you in these tough times by providing most webinars free of charge. A few might incur only a small fee which will be substantially reduced from the non-member rates. We will be scheduling our webinars mainly on Fridays during at 12 pm AEST.
WEBINAR #1 - Evolving CDI Friday 24 April 2020 | 12 pm – 1 pm AEST Cost: Free for members (registration is essential)
Milla Krivozhnya, Marketing & Events Manager events@himaa.org.au All members participating in this webinar will earn 35 points towards their Professional Credentialing Scheme – CHIM (Certified Health Information Manager) or CHIP (Certified Health Information Practitioner) post nominal lettering after their surname. Please go to this link https://himaa.org.au/pcr/ and download the Participant’s Diary and Point Allocation Guide and submit to membership@himaa.org.au. You will receive a Certificate & Letter via email original copies to follow.
You can earn 35 points towards your professional credentialing (more details below)
1st time members to the program you only need 75 points and for 2nd or 3rd time members completing this program, you need 150 points.
$33.50 (GST incl.) for non-members
HIMAA Acting CEO, Mark Upton says:
$102.00 (GST incl.) group fee for non-members
Professional credentialing is an important measure of evidence regarding retaining currency in the health information knowledge domain. This allows our organisations to see, that as Health Information Professionals we continue to undertake professional development to support personal growth for the betterment of the local and national health information agenda. In regional and rural areas, where opportunity for professional development is limited, being able to utilise the HIMAA national certification system provides our members an opportunity to increase, expand or retain HIMP knowledge.
Register by clicking here Speaker: Nina Lean Nina is HIM professional with clinical coding and ABF experience in the Public & Private NSW Health Sectors. Nina & her team have implemented innovative & forward thinking initiatives that have re-invented WSLHD’s traditional coding workforce, including the largest local CDI structure nationally. WSLHDs initiatives evidence high quality coding & documentation and realistic benefits analysis & realisation that have proved essential in engaging clinicians and realise ready management of areas identified as in need of improvement in a manner regarded as the most mature in the NSW Health Sector. During this webinar, Nina will discuss the early days
WE VALUE YOU AS OUR MEMBER Professional Credentialing Enquiries: Lorisa Bhasale, Membership & Events Officer membership@himaa.org.au
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Let's bring our profession to light! With COVID-19 pandemic, data is more important than ever and it is a great opportunity to make that point with the HIM Awareness Week this year. We understand that this year’s HIM Awareness Week will look different due to unforeseeable forces, but it is still in our hands to spread the word out about our wonderful profession and its passionate members. We look forward to hearing from you what planning is underway, and we thank you for the tremendous support in advance. We would like to encourage all members to record and submit to us digital presentations on the topics of your choice (HIM and CC related) that you are happy to share with your peers. HIMAA will host them on our website and all participants will be rewarded with excellent prizes. We are also running a National Poster Competition amongst HIM and CC Students. To be eligible to enter you must be a current HIM Course student or a HIMAA Clinical Coding student. Creativity is not limited in any way, any HIM or CC topic is welcomed. All posters should be submitted as an image file (.jpeg or.png) with your 20-word biography at events@himaa.org.au by COB 4 May. All entries would be published on HIMAA’s social media platforms. Amazing prizes are waiting for the winners of the competition. Upon request HIMAA will supply event Posters for display as well as other collateral and potentially merchandise. To request your promo pack, please email events@himaa.org.au When planning your virtual events and social media presence please make sure you submit them to events@himaa.org.au as well. We will add them to the HIM Awareness Week webpage. Do not forget to use the event’s # when you will be posting on social media #himawareness20 Enquiries: Milla Krivozhnya, Marketing and Events Manager, HIMAA Ph: +61 2 9887 5821 E-mail: events@himaa.org.au
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IAM 2020 Welcome Because of COVID-19, the Information Awareness Month Organising Committee will only be holding online events as part of IAM2020. All planned face-to-face activities have been cancelled including the IAM Seminar & Opening which was to be held on May 1st at the University of Canberra. Your response to the survey below will provide an insight as to what is important to you.
All personal information, sensitive information, and otherwise provided by you ('personal information') is collected, analysed, used and disclosed in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth of Australia) and other applicable laws and good practices. By clicking 'Next' below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood all of the information detailed in this notification and agree to undertake this survey.
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IAM 2020 About You * 1. Please advise all professional associations you are a member of?
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applicable)
Australian Library & Information Association (ALIA) Australian Society for Knowledge Management (AusKM) Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) DAMA Australia (DAMA) Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) Institute for Information Management (IIM) Information Governance ANZ Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA) I am NOT a member of any association Other
* 2. What is your level of responsibility and decision making in your organisation? Managing Director
Team Leader
Executive Director
Information Specialist
Director / Owner
Data Specialist
Senior Manager
Information Manager
Program Director
Knowledge Worker
Project Manager Other (please specify)
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3. What type of organisation do you represent / work for? Public Sector
Information Solutions and Services Provider
Not-for-Profit Organisation
Industry
Information Technology Vendor Other (please specify)
4. How many staff does your organisation have working in the information management space? None
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Organisational Information Maturity Model (for questions 5 & 6) Level 1 - Initial: The organisation’s information management practices are informal; information environment is inconsistent, with information skills, capabilities and practices varying between business units and functions. Information management lacks discipline and consistency, resulting in a reaction-driven culture and a very limited, unpredictable decision-making capability that is ad-hoc in nature and commonly not supported by evidence. Level 2 - Repeatable: The organisation’s information management practices are emerging; the organisation’s policies, standards and practices for managing information assets are being developed and procedures to implement those policies, standards and practices are established. Effective information management processes are implemented on a divisional/business unit level. The organisation’s information management capabilities are mature enough to be able to repeat successful practices developed on earlier projects, but the specific processes, standards and practices implemented by various divisions/business units / projects often differ. Impact analysis of business decisions performed manually and reactively. Level 3 - Defined: The organisation’s information management practices are defined; the organisation’s policies, standards and practices for managing information assets are documented. Procedures to implement those policies, standards and practices are tested and well established. Information Management policies, standards and practices are integrated into business processes and regularly used by the managers, decision makers, team leaders, information specialists, knowledge workers, information consumers and development team members to perform more effectively. Limited ability to predict impact of change. Decisions owned and measured on a division / project level. Level 4 - Managed: The organisation’s information management practices are monitored and controlled; the organisation has established metrics for monitoring efficiency of performed functions, provided services, business processes and associated decision-making practices. These metrics are regularly measured and reported; their impact on business outcomes and results evaluated. Individual divisions / business unites / projects control their processes by narrowing the variation in their business performance to remain within planned boundaries. Structured decision-making practices aligned with metrics, performance information and allocation of resources. Level 5 - Optimised: The organisation’s information management practices are continuously assessed and enhanced; the entire organisation is focused on continuous improvement of processes and information-based decision-making. The organisation has the means to identify weaknesses and strengthen the process proactively, preventing the occurrence of defects and/or sub-optimal performance. Innovations that exploit the leading practices and provide a platform for optimal performance are identified and implemented throughout the organisation. Information-based decision-making practices integrated into the business process.
* 5. What is your view of the maturity of capturing, storing, valuing, using and managing information assets in your organisation (as per model described above)? Level 1 - Initial
Level 4 - Managed
Level 2 - Repeatable
Level 5 - Optimised
Level 3 - Defined
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* 6. Using the maturity model defined in the previous question, what is your view of the average maturity of information management processes and practices in majority of Australian organisations? Level 1 - Initial
Level 4 - Managed
Level 2 - Repeatable
Level 5 - Optimised
Level 3 - Defined
IAM 2020 IAM 2020 Events * 7. Which of the following themes would attract you to attend and/or send representatives to an event organised by the Information Awareness Month participating organisations? (Please check all applicable) Pace of change
Exploring the 'Digital White Space'
Strategy - capability alignment
Digital native workforce
The value of information
Handling disruption
Improving CX for better engagement with customers
Intelligent information driving modern economy
Information security threats
Minimising corporate risks with decisions based on smarter information
Skill and capability gaps
Risks and benefits of outsourcing
Discover and retain talent
Role and value of data analytics
Digital transformation and innovation Other (please specify)
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8. What gaps do you see in the information management space (topics, services, etc)?
9. What would make you engage / participate in Information Awareness Month and/or with its supporting organisations?
10. What would make you disengage / not participate in Information Awareness Month and/or with its supporting organisations?
* 11. As Information Awareness Month will consist wholly of online events due to COVID-19, what would be your preferred method(s) of information transference? (please select all applicable)
Scheduled webinars with ability for attendees to ask questions / talk to each other
Events still held in person during May Events postponed until COVID-19 threat passed
Recorded videos available for a period of time, but accessible when suitable Written information (e.g. papers, daily mailout with themes of interest, etc.) Other (please specify and/or expand on checked answers above)
12. Please let us know if you have a preferred method of accessing webinars/videos/discussions (ie. a preferred platform, social media, etc).
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IAM 2020 Thank-you for taking the time to complete this survey If you would like more information about this survey, Information Awareness Month 2020, or the Institute for Information Management (IIM) please contact iim@iim.org.au or 03 5424 8551.
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In early 1970 15 young women met for the first time in the School for Medical Record Librarians at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. I was the newly appointed Director of Training and they were my first full time students. Most were from the city, with two from Sydney outskirts and one from Wagga Wagga. All were eager and I was a little apprehensive! Following Betty James and Judith Young was a major challenge. Judith took over from
Unfortunately, they lost contact with two fellow graduates, Lesley McKenzie and Roslyn Rudge, over the years. The deaths of Elaine Harris, Ann Waters and Susan Forsyth was extremely sad for the remaining ten (10), Susan only last year. On Saturday 14 March 2020, I was invited to their 50th reunion held at the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney. Seven (7) were able to come but unfortunately, we missed Margaret Hoey and Joy Wilks who were unable to join us due to problems with travel, and Barbara Lynch who was not well. As can be seen, the reunion was a lot of fun with many stories of recent activities, lovely photographs of grandchildren and discussions about husbands who are also great friends. Except for the grandchildren it was like the past 50 years had evaporated and we were
L. to R. Angela Cook, Carolyn Hamilton, Jann Wood, Lorraine Davies, Phyllis Watson, Helen Tarn, Dale Dalley and Margaret Cook.
Betty in 1968 as Director of Training but was offered a position with the Department of Veteran Affairs in 1970, which she accepted. From day one, the group connected extremely well and over the next two years became great friends, a friendship which has continued to this day. They graduated at the beginning of 1972 and took up positions in hospitals, not only in Sydney but also in NSW rural areas and inter-state. Over the past 50 years they have played a substantial role in the development of our profession as an MRL/MRA and HIM. I am sure many will know them and will remember their substantial contribution to the health information management profession in Australia. Two are still working today, Margaret Hoey, Far West Local Health District and Lorraine Davies in Sydney.
all young again! This was one of the many reunions this small group have had over the years and I hope they will be able to have many more in the years to come. Phyllis J Watson AM
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IFHIMA JUBILEE VIDEO AND LINKS
Enjoy reminiscing about 50 years of Congresses, IFHIMA members and leaders, and global friendships. We've added the 50th Anniversary Jubilee video which can be found on the homepage http://ifhima.org. Of particular interest to members may be that many of the jubilee video images came from Phyllis Watson and Carol Lewis and you will also find valuable information from the most recent congress. ¡ WHO COVID-19. WHO continues to share updates on at least a weekly basis about the pandemic, the impact to global health and the healthcare workforce, and forward progress. The WHO section of the IFHIMA website houses some links, and I've included some below. EPI WIN #19 call this week focused on social distancing and prevention. 1. WHO situation dashboard https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/685d0ace521648f8a5beeeee1b9125cd 2. WHO Situation Reports https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports 3. UNWFP World Travel Restrictions http://unwfp.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/db5b5df309ac4f10bfd3614 5a6f8880e
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Latest from
HIMJ Latest from HIMJ …
During March, HIMJ published three On-lineFirst articles. A brief summary is provided below.
New Articles Research article Collaborative data familiarisation and quality assessment: Reflections from use of a national dataset to investigate palliative care for Indigenous Australians John A Woods, Claire E Johnson, Samuel F Allingham, Judith M Katzenellenbogen, Sandra C Thompson Mar 27, 2020 | OnlineFirst This article investigated the role of external researchers in data quality assessment (DQA) in the context of secondary use of large curated datasets for research. The involvement of external researchers may influence he analytical method and improve data curation processes through feedback to data managers. Research article Options to enhance the veracity of Australian health service accreditation assessments Reece Hinchcliff, Deborah Debono, David Carter, Miriam Glennie, Hamish Robertson, Joanne Travaglia Mar 24, 2020 | OnlineFirst This article employed a systematic search and synthesis of peer-reviewed and grey literature associated with three assessment processes: short-notice or unannounced methods; patient journey or tracer methods; and attestation by governing bodies – to investigate the likely benefits of these models when applied within health service accreditation programs. Research article The likelihood of requiring a diagnostic test: Classifying emergency department patients with logistic regression Görkem Sarıyer, Mustafa Gökalp Ataman Mar 30, 2020 | OnlineFirst This study proposes predictive models for classifying patients at Emergency Department presentations according to the likelihood of their requiring diagnostic tests. Age, triage category, type of arrival and referral diagnosis were significant predictors.
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HIMAA RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Background The Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) identified research as a strategic priority in its Strategic Plan 2014–2016, and this research continues to be recognised as an important strategic direction in the current HIMAA 2017-2022 Strategic Plan. The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) is set up as a permanent committee of HIMAA to implement a work plan and coordinate the HIMAA research agenda. The Terms of Reference for the RAC can be found HERE.
Committee Membership Call for Expression of Interest A number of vacancies have become available on the RAC. The National Board calls for nominations to the RAC through an expressions of interest process. Membership of this Committee will include a minimum representation from individuals working in academia, research, industry and student representation. The Terms of Reference outline the requirements for membership of the Committee. If you have an interest in, or are involved in health information management or health research, and would like to submit an EOI, please email the HIMAA Executive Office by 9am AEDT Friday 22 May 2020. Applications are to include a current curriculum vitae and a 150-word statement as to why you would like to be considered for membership of this Committee. Applications are to be submitted via email to executiveoffice@himaa.org.au and please include the following in subject line: EOI Application for Research Advisory Committee. You will be notified of the outcome of your expression of interest within a month of the submission deadline. For further information about this Committee, please contact the Chair, Research Advisory Committee at executiveoffice@himaa.org.au
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HIMAA MATTERS | APRIL 2020
JOB OF THE WEEK
Senior Clinical Coder Mount Barker, Australia Job Ref: 716112 - W1673 You will be accountable to the Administration Manager for the timely and accurate translation of medical and procedural terminology into International Classification of Diseases (Current Edition) Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM). This data is used in statistical analysis, epidemiology, hospital planning, research, and for the auditing of quality of patient care. You will apply and maintain a high level of knowledge and performance outcomes for advanced abstraction, code assignment, interpretation and application of the National and South Australian (SA) Coding Standards. As the Senior Clinical Coder, you will be responsible for contributing to the auditing of health records and education of staff. Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network means you will be supported both...
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Job Title: Audit & Performance Coordinator
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Organisation: Canberra Health Services
Organisation: Northern Health
Location: Canberra, Australia
Location: Epping, Australia
Contact Name: Kerri McGufficke
Contact Name: Matthew Soo
Contact Email: kerri.mcgufficke@act.gov.au
Contact Email: matthew.soo@nh.org.au
Application Closes: 09/04/2020
Application Closes: 29/04/2020
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Organisation: CHQ HHS
Organisation: South West Healthcare
Location: South Brisbane, Australia
Location: VIC, Australia
Contact Name: Deborah Jeffers
Contact Name: Cathy Dow
E: deborah.jeffers@health.qld.gov.au
Contact Email: cdow@swh.net.au
Application Closes: 29/04/2020
Application Closes: 12/04/2020
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Organisation: Hunter New England Local Health
Organisation: Peninsula Health
Location: Newcastle, Australia
Location: Frankston, Australia
Contact Name: Jodie Pride
Contact Name: Peter Jackson
Contact Email: jodie.pride@health.nsw.gov.au
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CALENDAR ENTRY Create an Outlook calendar event and send to your colleagues with the following information in it. Alternatively, you can submit it to your organisation’s events calendar / notice board. Date: 24 April 2020, 9am – 4pm Venue: Online - Participate in real time
or watch on-demand Website: https://digitalhealth.org.au/ events/from-the-frontlines-virtualconference/ Contact: events@digitalhealth.org.au or +61(3) 9326 3311 Organiser: Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) From the Frontlines: Virtual care and telehealth in action From the Frontlines is a virtual conference bringing you a firsthand account of virtual care and telehealth in action from those who are battling the crisis from the #frontlines. Never before in the history of modern medicine and healthcare has the health system needed to change so drastically, so quickly. Telehealth and virtual care have become a global systemic response to deliver healthcare differently to #flattenthecurve. Join us to hear from expert clinicians and advisors on the frontlines who are innovating at pace in response to COVID-19.