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| Australasian College of Health InformaticsThe Australasian College of Health Informatics is the professional body for Health Informatics in the Asia-Pacific Region. The credentialed Fellows and Members of the College are national and international experts, thought leaders and trusted advisers in Health Informatics. ACHI sets standards for education and professional practice in Health Informatics, supports initiatives, facilitates collaboration and mentors the community. Upcoming Events & Calls for Papers--- tba ---: ACHI Members' Tele-Conference RSVP 30 Jan. - 2 Feb. 2012: Australasian Workshop on Health Informatics and Knowledge Management RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia 6 - 10 Feb. 2012: Australian Health Informatics Summer School University of Western Sydney, Australia Ongoing: electronic Journal for Health Informatics Call for Papers Recently Published College DocumentsThe College regularly provides constructive input and comment on relevant government or NGO proposals and drafts. ACHI Fellows and Members have authored the following response documents: ACHI Response to DoHA "PCEHR Legislative Issues" (August 2011) ACHI Response to NEHTA Draft Continuity of Care Specifications (July 2011 - to be published) ACHI Response to Draft PCEHR Concept of Operations (May 2011, updated June 2011) ACHI Submission to Senate Enquiry into the Health Identifier Legislation (Transcripts) (Report) (March 2010) ACHI Response to Draft Health Identifier Legislation (Jan. 2010) Report on HealthCom 2009 Conference (ACHI Imm. Past President Dr Terry Hannan - Sydney, Dec. 2009) Report on "Realising Our Broadband Future" Workshop (Sydney, Dec. 2009) ACHI Response to NEHTA Draft "Electronic Transfer of Prescription" (Dec. 2009) Letter to Prime Minister Rudd re e-Health Implementation (via Coalition for eHealth - Dec. 2009) ACHI Response to AHMAC Discussion Paper on "Health Identifiers & Privacy" (Aug. 2009) Australian Health Informatics Education Council 'Work Plan 2009-10 and Beyond' (June 2009) ACHI Submission to the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission (Aug. 2008) MembershipThe College has 4 levels of membership reflecting the expertise and contributions to Health Informatics: Fellow ("FACHI")Member ("MACHI") Associate Member Student Member More details and membership application forms here: Benefits of College Membership ACHI Membership of IMIA
ACHI Membership of Professions Australia The College is a full member of "Professions Australia" (Australian Council of Professions Ltd), the national organisation of professional associations advancing and promoting professionalism for the benefit of the community. Professions Australia has ~30 member associations representing ~350,000 professionals across Australia and pursues initiatives to enhance professional standards and increase the professions' contributions to the broader community by:
More information here: www.Professions.com.au ACHI Representation on the Standards Australia IT-014 "e-Health" Committee
More information and free standards downloads here: www.e-Health.Standards.org.au ACHI Representation on the NEHTA Stakeholder Reference Forum
The NEHTA SRF Reference Groups meet 3-4 times each year to review the activities of the NEHTA work programs and to provide their input. Each Reference Group publishes regular reports ("Outcome Statements") on its work. More information here: www.NEHTA.gov.au/about-us/stakeholders (Note: Updates are often delayed.) Affiliated OrganisationsThe College is affiliated and collaborates with the following organisations: Health Informatics New Zealand (HINZ) Australian Health Informatics Education Council (AHIEC) electronic Journal of Health Informatics (eJHI) Health Informatics & Health Sciences PositionsDean -- Faculty of Health SciencesTuesday, 21st February 2012 Department: Faculty of Health Sciences Institution: The University of Sydney REFERENCE NO. 240/0212 The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and enjoys a prestigious reputation internationally. One of its 16 faculties is the Faculty of Health Sciences -- the largest and most comprehensive grouping of allied health professions, researchers and teachers within Australia. The faculty is an acknowledged leading global hub of excellence in hea... (Visit http://academickeys.com/r?job=35763&tag=35763-rss for the complete position description.) Clinical Nurse Specialtist Wednesday, 22nd February 2012 Department: College of Nursing Institution: Univeristy of Oklahoma Health Science Center The College of Nursing, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, invites applications for a faculty position in the Clinical Nurse Specialist Program. This academic position requires teaching, research and/or scholarly activities, and offers opportunity for clinical practice. Primary teaching responsibilities will take place at the OUHSC Oklahoma City or Tulsa campus, but tra... (Visit http://academickeys.com/r?job=35773&tag=35773-rss for the complete position description.) Assistant/Associate Professor Wednesday, 22nd February 2012 Department: Clinical Laboratory Science Institution: Saint Louis University This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track appointment. Position is available immediately. All candidates must possess a doctorate or masters degree; a baccalaureate degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology; certification as CLS(NCA), MT(ASCP), or MLS(ASCP); two years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting; and two years of experience in the classro... (Visit http://academickeys.com/r?job=35784&tag=35784-rss for the complete position description.) Tenure Stream Assistant/Associate Professor Tuesday, 21st February 2012 Department: Faculty of Medicine -- Department of Physical Therapy Institution: University of Toronto The Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2012. The Department is seeking applications from highly motivated individuals with research programs in the area of Neuro-rehabilitation. Candida... (Visit http://academickeys.com/r?job=35754&tag=35754-rss for the complete position description.) Assistant Professor -- Public Health and Middle Eastern Studies Friday, 17th February 2012 Department: Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Institution: University of Arizona The University of Arizona's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences invite applications for a new Assistant Professor (tenure-track, 12 month) position, jointly held in the two colleges (Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health: .51 FTE, tenure home; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences: .49 FTE). The successf... (Visit http://academickeys.com/r?job=35698&tag=35698-rss for the complete position description.) IMIA NewsRemember this site: 
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The College is a formal Member of the peak Australian committee for the development and ratification of standards for health information systems interoperability and e-health, Standards Australia IT-014 "Health Informatics". IT-014 publishes national standards that respond to the health sector’s information needs and ensure a consolidated approach in areas such as electronic health records, messaging, terminology, representation of health concepts, client/provider identification and health supply chain. Its standards will allow the exchange and longitudinal management of health information to support integrated clinical care. The membership in IT-014 provides the College and its members with:
The College participates in National eHealth Transition Authority's Stakeholder Reference Forum (SRF), which allows major national stakeholders to provide their input to NEHTA’s work program and provides information back to our members. The SRF has five Reference Groups: