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AIMS National Scientific Meeting, 2-4 September 2013, Melbourne, Australia
25th April 2013: HCI will be exhibiting at The Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) - is the professional association representing medical scientists in all disciplines of pathology working predominantly in hospital and private medical laboratories in Australia. The 2013 AIMS National Scientific Meeting is expected to attract delegates from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific Region, and will bring to Melbourne a top level forum of leading national and international speakers to address topical issues in the medical science profession.
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Patient Safety - Australian Landmark Research Project Reveals Shortfalls
12th April 2013:
Australians receive “appropriate” health care in only 57 per cent of consultations, according the first ever national snapshot of the quality of clinical care in Australia, says the Australian Patient Safety Foundation.
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CAREX, 17-18 April 2013, Melbourne, Australia
12th April 2013: HCI will be exhibiting at CAREX – this event represents a unique opportunity for information, education, networking and review. With its mix of product and service based exhibitors, free and fee paying workshops/seminars and other activities, CAREX is an event not to be missed. CAREX is designed for the following sectors: Acute Care, Home & Community Care, Residential Aged Care, Disability Services and Retirement Living.
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) publish Making Health Care Safer II: An Updated Critical Analysis of the Evidence for Patient Safety Practices
8th March 2013: Making Health Care Safer II: An Updated Critical Analysis of the Evidence for Patient Safety Practices(AHRQ Evidence Report No. 211) updates the 2001 report, Making Health Care Safer: A Critical Analysis of Patient Safety Practices (AHRQ Evidence Report No. 43). The 2001 report analyzed the strength of evidence for patient safety practices in use at that time. The 2013 report analyzed a growing body of patient safety research to determine the level of evidence regarding the outcomes, as well as implementation, adoption, and the context in which safety strategies have been used.
After analyzing 41 patient safety practices, an international panel of patient safety experts identified 22 strategies that are ready for adoption. Enough evidence exists that health systems and institutions can move forward in implementing these strategies to improve the safety and quality of health care.
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American Medical Association Issues 5 Patient Safety Guidelines
18th February 2013: The American Medical Association has outlined five key responsibilities physicians should adopt when providing care for patients recently discharged from the hospital.
The recommendations listed in the report were developed to improve safety and reduce hospital readmissions for patients returning home, according to the AMA Center for Patient Safety, which is attempting to build a bridge between inpatient and outpatient settings.
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Developing ISQua’s Quality Management System - Health Care Informed (HCI) has been chosen as the partner to support ISQua through the review, development and ongoing support of its QSMS.
8th February 2013: In 2013, ISQua will undertake a major review and development of its current Quality and Safety Management System (QSMS) in order to ensure it is providing its services to the highest level and to fulfil its own International Accreditation Programme (IAP) Organisational Standards.
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Australian Private Hospitals Association Congress, 3-5 March 2013, Melbourne, Australia
7th February 2013: HCI will be exhibiting at the Australian Private Hospitals Association Congress – it is the premier opportunity for those engaged in Australia's private hospital sector to convene during the year. The program offers a variety of sessions that will appeal to a wide cross-section of participants from all areas of the private healthcare system. This year the program will focus on international experiences in health care. In addition to the keynote and plenary speakers, the Congress will facilitate debate and discussion through a program of formal and informal networking opportunities, and present a showcase of industry innovation at the Congress Trade Exhibition.
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ISQua’s International Conference, 13 - 16 October 2013, Edinburgh, Scotland
7th February 2013: HCI will be exhibiting at the ISQua’s International Conference, Quality and Safety in Population Health and Healthcare - the conference offers an opportunity to share expertise and knowledge via a multidisciplinary forum. The planned programme combines a mix of scientific, educational and networking elements that will deliver an impactful delegate experience. The theme for 2013 is Quality and Safety in Population Health and Healthcare. The conference is attended by Senior Healthcare professionals, Medical providers, Policy makers, Academic’s and Health Care agencies from over 70 countries.
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Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control, 30 September – 2 October 2013, Gold Coast, Australia
6th February 2013: HCI will be exhibiting at the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) – it will showcase science to practice advances, the latest innovations from industry, and provide invaluable networking opportunities. Ground-breaking approaches to surveillance, infection prevention management, standards compliance and demonstrated improvement in patient/client outcomes will be a vital part of this Conference
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Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), 28 - 30 October 2013, Gold Coast, Australia
5th February 2013: The conference is brought to you by three of Australia’s most respected health organisations, covering three significant areas of health:
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Catholic Health Australia National Conference, 26-28 August, Melbourne, Australia
1st February 2013: HCI are exhibiting at Catholic Health Australia National Conference - is the forum for a significant gathering of front-line health care professionals in the Catholic health and aged care sector. The 400+ participants include key executives, medical and nursing staff, mission directors, board members and other people committed to the delivery of health and aged care services.
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Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), October 2013
25th January 2013: HCI are exhibiting at Leading Age Services Australia conference- is the new national peak organisation for all providers of care, services and accommodation for older Australians.
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10th September 2012: Health Care Informed (HCI) will be exhibiting at The International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) 29th International Conference on 21st - 24th October in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Co-Author of Landmark Patient Safety Publication
“To Err Is Human” to visit Ireland
6th September 2012:
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The Four Habits of High-Value Health Care Organizations
14th May 2012: Recent attention to the question of value in health care — the ratio of outcomes to long-term costs — has focused on problems of definition and measurement: what outcomes and which costs? Less attention has been given to an equally difficult but important issue: how do health care delivery organizations reliably deliver higher value?
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How iPads Improve the Patient Experience
2nd May 2012: Since the first-generation iPad hit the market in 2010, physicians have embraced the gadget and its apps, many of which enhance or expedite clinical care. But until recently, the patient experience has not been directly influenced by Apple's hit device, other than by way of the patient being impressed with their physician’s technological prowess.
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Health Care Informed will attend Nursing Homes Ireland Annual Conference
28th October 2011: Health Care Informed (HCI) will attend the Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) Annual Conference on Thursday, 10th November 2011 at Citywest Hotel Dublin
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Regulation and the Disability Sector – Seminar
12th September 2011: Health Care Informed (HCI) are hosting a half day practical seminar on Regulation and the Disability Sector on Thursday, 29th September 2011 in Dublin.
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