Branches & SIGs

HISA Branches and SIGs

HISA NSW
The NSW Branch of HISA was established in May 2001 with a very active membership since inception. HISA NSW arose from the active promotion by the Health Informatics Association of NSW (HIANSW) to support a national health informatics body.

HIANSW, 1991 to 2001, has been actively involved in promoting the discipline of health informatics since its inception. HISA NSW provides a forum for discussing health informatics issues and brings together the diversity of personnel involved in health informatics and health information management. It promotes networking amongst members and opportunities to keep up to date with the vast array of developments within the health informatics arena through its regular monthly meetings and annual conference.

This year, the HISA NSW Branch 2008 Health Informatics Conference will be held on Friday 14^th March 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Coogee Beach. The theme of the conference is "Think Globally Act Locallly". Registration is now available from www.hisansw.org.au/conference

For more information see HISA NSW website
Contact: HISA NSW: Ms Robyn Cook

HISA Victoria (1984 to present)
HISA Vic - was established as a HISA branch in November 2001. Victoria's history commenced in 1984 with the formation of the Nursing Computer Group (Vic). In 1991 the group hosted the very successful international " Nursing Informatics '91 " congress, an event of IMIA NI. In 1992 the group underwent a name change to represent all Australian nurse informaticians - "Nursing Informatics Australia". During that year the group amalgamated with AHIA Vic to become HISA Vic Inc. 1993, the birth year of HISA, HISA Vic funded the first HIC event and continued financially supporting the formation of the national organisation. The funds and activities generated during the first two years supported the young national organisation - HISA. HISA Vic is proud to have been a member of the HISA foundation group assisting in the development of the national professional association.

From 1993 to 2000 HISA Vic was a very active informatics reference/educational group.
Meetings are held at the HISA Office, 413 Lygon St. Brunswick East
(phone 03 9388 0555).

For further information: see HISA Vic
Email contacts for the branch are Jon Hilton and Julianne Oorloff

HISA WA
The Health Informatics Society of Australia (HISA), WA Branch is the Western Australian branch of the national body. The branch was officially launched on 21st July 2004. Since then, HISA(WA) have hosted or sponsored over 15 events throughout WA.

Our objectives include the promotion of health informatics in healthcare and research and in the wider community and to provide networking and education opportunities for the professional development of HISA members.

We have an exciting program of events scheduled throughout 2007 and invite you to attend and network with others. |
Contact WA Branch Chair.
For further information see HISA WA
Contact: HISA WA: Ms Louise Schaper

HISA Qld
The Qld Branch of HISA has regular forums on current topical issues. These forums have provided us with an active membership that ensures the Qld Executive Committee (that meet monthly/bimonthly) stays on track and in focus.

We aim to foster and maintain a strong health informatics community in Queensland by providing opportunities for discussion, debate, learning and networking for people with an interest in informatics in health care. As a Branch we will maintain links with HISA nationally and represent and advocate in national health informatics forums on behalf of our membership.

Contact: HISA Qld: Dr Peter Croll (peter@BLict.com )
Mike Clarke (mike@bvgroup.com.au )

HISA Sigs HISA NI [Nursing Informatics]
This HISA Sig is a good place to learn about the developments in Nursing Informatics both nationally and internationally.
Website Nursing Informatics Australia

Aged Care Informatics Australia SIG
This HISA Sig has developed over the last couple of years to be a premier event and forum for all those interested in Aged Care and Health Informatics. More information here.

Interoperability
Imnteroperability is a new and exciting way to bring users and vendors together to showcase and exhibit developments in technology.
Interoperability in Australian Healthcare

Pathology & Bioinformatics Sig
Contact: HISA or Michael Legg

Industry SIG
Contact: HISA

HISA Board Elections

Nominations will soon be called to fill 4 positions on the HISA Board. Nominations will open on Monday 7^th July and will close on Monday 28^th July. If there are more than 4 valid nominations then an election will be held during the HISA Annual General Meeting in Melbourne on 1^st September.

The call for Board nominations and the nomination form can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate hyperlink below:

If an election is required then details of candidates, and information on proxy voting, will be sent prior to the AGM.

For further information on standing for the Board please contact the HISA secretary - marcus.wise@aanet.com.au or the returning officer david@project.net.au

AHHA-HISA Position Paper on Information Management

HISA has worked with the Australian Healthcare and Hospital Association (AHHA) to develop a position paper on short to medium term projects in Health Information Management following a request from the Australian Minister's Office.

Michael Legg (HISA President) led the roundtable of over 20 industry and academic experts in eHealth. Michael Legg, David More and Richard Dixon-Hughes used the roundtable contributions to develop the position statement that was delivered by Michael and the team to the Minister's Office and senior Government officers in an AHHA briefing session on Monday 21st April 2008.

Click here to download your copy of this important discussion paper.

HISA VISION FOR EHEALTH IN AUSTRALIA

HISA has released its vision for Australian eHealth.

The document is entitled "A Vision for an Australian
Healthcare System
Transformed by Health Informatics". It establishes a vision, assesses the current position and provides a start for a national eHealth plan.

The document discusses the strategic alignment of Australian healthcare in this area, together with the accelerators for moving forward and the issues that could restrict our progress. This report represents the contributions from a large and broad group of those involved in healthcare with extensive knowledge of the eHealth domain.

Click here to download a full copy of the report.

Click here to download the executive summary.

Also we would welcome further comment and discussion on this topic, just email Brendan Lovelock at brendan.lovelock@hisa.org.au

Health Privacy Futures

The Health Informatics Society of Australia (HISA) would like to invite you to the inaugural national conference, Health Privacy Futures - HPF'08, in Brisbane on the 10th and 11th of November.

Health privacy is a key foundation of Australia's transition to a safer and more efficient health system. This conference looks to bring together healthcare providers, consumers and Australia's leading privacy experts, to bring clarity and definition to this critical issue.

To find out more go to the health privacy website at www.healthprivacy.org.au