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Australian first for HSS and Digital Health Agency team 09 August 2022 In a first for Australian Public Health, the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) Program team and the HSS Applications team has developed an electronic prescribing system which is being trialled by Royal Perth Hospital. Eligible outpatients can now receive their medications via an electronic prescription in the form of a QR code which will be sent via SMS or email for them to present to their local community pharmacy. -
Welcome to the Noongar season, Djilba 01 August 2022 Today marks the first day of Djilba (August to September) in the Noongar seasonal calendar. It’s a transitional time of year with some very cold and clear days combined with warmer, rainy and windy days. It is known as the season of conception. HSS Cadet Jasmine Unno is here to share some of her kaartdijin (knowledge) about this season and Noongar culture in the video. Sharing this kaartdijin is an important part of building Aboriginal cultural awareness at HSS to help create a culturally safe and inclusive environment that attracts Aboriginal people to our workforce. It also aligns with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy which aims to create a workplace where all employees are seen, valued and respected. -
HSS integral to the WA community RAT Program 27 July 2022 In early 2022, the Western Australian (WA) Government approved the use of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to help people self-identify positive cases of COVID-19 and reduce the spread of the virus in the community. Having easy and convenient access to these self-testing kits has become a key tool in our response to the coronavirus. Without them, we’d still be relying solely on PCR testing, putting pressure on testing clinics, and taking vital health care workers away from important work - providing patient care. According to Director, Rapid Antigen Testing, Deepti Shukla - who has been involved in the procurement, storage, distribution and demand management of our State’s RAT supply - HSS has played an integral role in the rollout of the free RAT program to the WA community. -
Jess' story on International Non-Binary People's Day 14 July 2022 On 14 July – International Non-Binary People’s Day, we celebrate the rich diversity of gender by recognising those people who do not identify as either a man or a woman – the non-binary members of our community. At HSS we want to acknowledge our non-binary employees and thank Jess Darroch for sharing their story with us. -
COVIDTestWA helping Western Australians receive PCR results faster 14 June 2022 With COVID-19 caseloads climbing to record highs in our community, the process at COVID-19 testing clinics remains instrumental for achieving the most accurate test results and helps to best ensure the safety and wellbeing of Western Australians. To assist Western Australians receive their PCR results efficiently as testing numbers increase, HSS and PathWest have streamlined the PCR testing process withCOVIDTestWA, a safe and secure pre-registration system that enables upfront capture of patient information prior to PCR testing. The system was developed by HSS to minimise manual intervention and data entry during PCR sample collection and processing, leading to reduced turnaround times. HSS COVID-19 Program Manager, Melissa Harika, managed the development and ongoing support of COVIDTestWA with her team. She said the newly implemented system has had a significant impact on testing facili...
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13/08/2024