Digital Health

AAPM, in collaboration with the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA), is committed to providing a digital competency in healthcare Practice Management. The use of digital health technologies to improve effective and efficient Practice Management is a key focus.

AAPM works to provide its members and the industry with the latest digital information to enable further understanding and capabilities to continue in its vision of providing excellence in healthcare management for optimal patient outcomes.

Latest updates and Articles

A single place to update your business information

Healthcare provider organisations can use PCA™ to provide consistent, up-to-date information about healthcare services to funders, health service directories, communication services, and other key partners in your healthcare service delivery.

Provider Connect Australia

Click on the latest updates, articles, media releases and news below.

Emergency Access of My Health Record article
Digital Learning and Development article
Digital health security and access article
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Training and support resources

There are many resources available to Practice Managers and their teams to further enhance their digital competencies and implementation of digital assets.

To access the module, you will need to register for a FREE learning and development account with ADHA. You will be offered the opportunity to download a certificate of completion. Each completed module is worth 5 CPD points.

My Health Record courses

ENROL

This course is designed to help you register
and prepare your organisation to access My Health Record.

ENROL

This eLearning module supports healthcare organisations
that wish to or are registered with the My Health Record system
to develop or update their My Health Record security and access policy.

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This module explores security measures and
legislation supporting the My Health Record system
and how your organisation's policy governs the use of the system.

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This module provides an overview of the
My Health Record system and the key health information that it contains.

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This module provides an overview of My Health Record and
describes how general practitioners (GPs) can use it within their practice.

Electronic Prescriptions courses

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This module will explore what an electronic prescription is,
how it is prescribed, and the policy requirements and legislation
that underpin the process.

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This module is for prescribers who are familiar
with electronic prescription tokens and would like
to know more about the Active Script List (ASL).

Digital Health courses

ENROL

The Digital Health Security Awareness
eLearning course has been developed to provide
an introduction to online security concepts for the
healthcare sector.

ENROL

This module outlines how to protect the confidentiality
of people's health information during telehealth consultations.

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This module outlines how to protect yourself
and your organisation when working remotely
or working from home.

My Health Record Digital Handbook

My Health Record (MHR) is a secure online summary of key patient health information, available to patients and healthcare providers anytime, including in an emergency.

AAPM and the ADHA have collaborated to develop the Digital Handbook for Practice Management. This handbook is designed to assist Practice Managers and their teams to navigate the process of registration of their practice (or organisation) to the My Health Record system and provides an understanding of how to use digital tools effectively and efficiently.

Download the Digital Handbook for Practice Management.

Useful ADHA links and resources