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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 PapersOngoing: 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 recently authored the following response documents: ACHI Response to DoHA "PCEHR Proposals for Regulations and Rules" (April 2012) 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) Please 'Share' this Information with anyone that may be interested:
MembershipThe College has four levels of membership reflecting the expertise and contributions to Health Informatics: Fellow ("FACHI") 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 of College of Health and Human ServicesSaturday, 15th June 2013 Department: College of Health and Human Services Institution: Bowling Green State University Dean of College of Health and Human Services at Bowling Green State University (Ohio) Bowling Green State University invites inquiries, nominations and applications for a visionary and transformational leader for the position of Dean of the College of Health and Human Services. The College contributes to improvements across the spectrum of health and human services through resea... (Visit http://academickeys.com/r?job=46510&tag=46510-rss for the complete position description.) Associate Professor, Professor of Exercise, Healthy and Physical Activity Monday, 17th June 2013 Department: Faculty of Health Sciences Institution: University of Sydney [b]FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES REFERENCE NO. 1095/0611[/b] The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney is the largest and most comprehensive grouping of allied health professions, researchers and teachers within Australia. The Faculty is a world leader in health sciences and allied health research and education and is an acknowledged leading global hub of excellen... (Visit http://academickeys.com/r?job=46527&tag=46527-rss for the complete position description.) Professor/Associate Professor: Paediatric Infectious Diseases Monday, 17th June 2013 Department: Paediatrics and Child Health Institution: Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University Paediatrics and Child Health Professor/Associate Professor: Paediatric Infectious Diseases (Ref. TGB08/137/0613) Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers Appointment will be made on the joint establishment of Stellenbosch University and the Provincial Government of the Western Cape. Duties: • Management of the Paediatric Infectious D... (Visit http://academickeys.com/r?job=46533&tag=46533-rss for the complete position description.) Assistant, Associate or Full Professor -- Tenure-track (2 New Positions) Tuesday, 18th June 2013 Department: College of Public Health - Department of Health Services Management and Policy Institution: East Tennessee State University Assistant, Associate or Full Professor -- Tenure-track (2 New Positions) The Department of Health Services Management and Policy, College of Public Health at East Tennessee State University, is inviting applications for two new tenure-track faculty positions (open rank). The Department, part of a CEPH-accredited school, offers established MPH and baccalaureate degree programs, p... (Visit http://academickeys.com/r?job=46538&tag=46538-rss for the complete position description.) Clinical Instructor Tuesday, 18th June 2013 Department: College of Public Health - Department of Health Services Management and Policy Institution: East Tennessee State University Instructor Position Department of Health Services Management and Policy The Department of Health Services Management and Policy, College of Public Health at East Tennessee State University, is inviting applications for a new Instructor position, to contribute to the continued growth of our academic programs. The Department, part of a CEPH-accredited school, offers established b... (Visit http://academickeys.com/r?job=46539&tag=46539-rss for the complete position description.) IMIA NewsRemember this site:
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The College is an Academic Institutional Member of the 
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: