Monitoring High-Risk Medicine Safely with SafeScript
SafeScript NSW is a software program developed for medicine prescribers and pharmacists. It provides users with real-time information about high-risk medications being prescribed and dispensed to a patient. Prescribers and dispensers are encouraged to take the information into account when determining the safest and most effective options for their patient. Medicine prescribers can also use […]
Streamlining Health Care Information Management with Provider Connect Australia
In the dynamic landscape of the health care industry, communicating with multiple business partners about the changes of your health organisation’s details can be an administrative burden. However, with the Australian Digital Health Agency’s (ADHA) Provider Connect Australia (PCA) service, health care organisations such as general practices and pharmacies can streamline information management. PCA is […]
My Health Record Improving Efficiency for Health Care Providers
My Health Record is an online tool that summarises an individual’s health information and can be shared securely online between the individual and health care providers. My Health Record gives health care providers access to patient health information in a timely and efficient manner to improve the coordination of care of their patients. The system […]
MediSecure Cyber Security Incident
We are writing to inform you about a recent cyber attack on MediSecure that has compromised both patient and doctor data. Although WentWest is not involved in this incident, we believe it is essential to keep you informed and encourage vigilance to protect your data and that of your patients. What Happened? In May 2023, […]
New Electronic Referral System in NSW
The use of electronic referrals (eReferrals) is being introduced as a statewide project through eHealth NSW and HealthLink in response to GP feedback that the existing referral processes are too time consuming. An eReferral is an electronic document that can be sent electronically from one health care service to another, which can improve the quality […]
HealthPathways: A Fundamental Tool for All Health Professionals
As the Western Sydney Primary Health Network, we’ve partnered with the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), and the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) for ten years to deliver the Western Sydney HealthPathways tool. This valuable online resource provides health professionals with quick and easy access to localised, up-to-date, evidence-based information, resources, and referral options […]
Provider Connect Australia
Health care organisations are invited to use Provider Connect Australia tool. What is Provider Connect Australia? Provider Connect Australia (PCA) is a brand new free service operated by the Australian Digital Health Agency, PCA streamlines how you maintain the accuracy of your health care organisation’s information and practitioner’s details with your business partners. Simply update […]
My Health Record Facilitating Patient Care Coordination
28 July 2022 My Health Record is an online tool that summarises an individual’s health information and can be shared securely online between the individual and health care providers. My Health Record gives health care providers access to patient health information in a timely and efficient manner to improve the coordination of care of […]
Lumos: Supporting Primary Care – Shedding Light on the Patient Journey in Health Care
Lumos is a partnership initiative between Western Sydney Primary Health Network and NSW Health. Having expanded across all 10 NSW Primary Health Networks (PHNs) and 17 Local Health Districts, it can reach over 500 general practices and four million patients. Lumos supports your practice to gain an unprecedented understanding of your patient’s journey and how […]
Is your Practice or Pharmacy Ready for Electronic Prescriptions?
Electronic Prescriptions supports the safe and secure transfer of prescription information between a prescriber (doctor, specialist, dentist, optometrist, nurse practitioner, etc) and a dispenser (community pharmacy) using an electronic system known as a Prescription Exchange Service. Under the National Health Plan for COVID-19, the Australian Government has accelerated the delivery of electronic prescribing to help […]