Effective: 18 October 2018 - 1 October 2021
The purpose of the My Health Record (MHR) Policy is to set standards for Health Service Providers regarding the appropriate use of the MHR.
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Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 13 September 2017 - 13 September 2020
This policy is to be read and understood by all staff accessing ICT resources in the WA health system.
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Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 21 October 2013 - 21 October 2018
Intellectual Property(IP) is a term used to describe the results of intellectual activity and creative effort. Intellectual property assets are intangible, and their economic value exists largely in the set of exclusive rights that an owner has in the asset. The Computer Software Intellectual Property Rights Policy reminds WA Health ICT staff they must respect and manage intellectual property.
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Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 1 February 2014 - 30 June 2016
The aim of the policy is to provide a framework which will enable all users of the WA Statewide Telehealth Service infrastructure and resources to deliver and receive safe, appropriate and high quality services. In doing so the policy also describes the principles, roles and responsibilities for identifying, implementing and evaluating relevant Telehealth service standards to ensure these high quality services.
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Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 15 August 2006
This policy clearly sets out what is required to ensure the safe, secure and authorised operation of teleworking - ICT facilities connected to WAGHS network.
Source:
Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 9 August 2018 - 13 September 2020
The Acceptable Use of lCT and Information Security policies are two high risk policies that, together, provide a framework underpinning many of the digital security strategies employed in the WA health system. The Information Security policy outlines the security controls required to be implemented, monitored and reviewed across the WA health system. It aligns to the principles of the Australian Standards for information security management which support a risk-based approach to information security that is appropriate to sensitivity, risk profile and business need. It outlines actions that all staff need to take and additional actions for lCT staff, including those at HSS.
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Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 1 July 2016 - 30 June 2021
WA Health is committed to maintaining efficient and effective internal audit functions as required by the FMA through the provision of independent and objective assurance and consulting activities. This will assist WA Health accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and contribute to the improvement of risk management, control and governance processes.
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Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 1 July 2016 - 30 June 2021
The WA health system is committed to the management of its risks including those associated with the activities it performs, those inherent in its operations and others by which it may be adversely affected. This includes prudently conducting risk assessment processes to identify, analyse, evaluate and treat risks and being able to demonstrate the management of risks.
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Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 1 June 2016 - 1 July 2021
The Principle of the Policy is to ensure that the Department CEO is provided with timely and useful information in regard to External Reviews to enable proper evaluation of the impact of Review outcomes on one or more HSP's or across the whole WA health system.
Source:
Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 1 October 2014 - 30 September 2016
The WA Health Style Guide for Corporate Visual Identity – 2014 edition – has been prepared to govern and guide the application of WA Health’s visual identity.
Source:
Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 15 June 2013 - 15 June 2018
This Operational Directive's purpose is to bring consistency to the use of the term 'Aboriginal' in all forms of WA Health Communications
Source:
Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 1 January 2016 - 31 December 2020
All WA Health communication materials are required to display the State Coat of Arms as a key element of the Department of Health State Government Badge
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Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 3 April 2012 - 3 April 2017
Guidelines for web content, design and development of all WA Health websites including public-facing internet, staff-only intranets, extranets, e-learning packages and application interfaces which open in a web browser.
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Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 3 April 2017 - 3 April 2022
The WA Health Language Services Policy ensures the provision of interpreting and translating services to facilitate effective and consumer- focused communication between consumers and carers and HSP staff, and promotes fundamental consumer rights such as access to high quality care, safety, respect, communication and participation.
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Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 7 November 2018 - 7 November 2018
Guidelines for determining which promotional materials submitted by external organisations are suitable for display in WA Health facilities
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Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 7 November 2018 - 7 November 2018
The WA Health Delivering Information in Accordance with State Government Access Policy has been amended to align with the Disability Services Act 1993 and the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. This policy ensures that people with disability have the same opportunities as other people to access Health services and facilities.
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Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 1 January 2016 - 31 December 2020
The Locked State Coat of Arms is to be used when services/projects/goods events, provided by the State Government, are delivered in conjunction with non-State Government third party providers.
Source:
Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 1 May 2008 - 1 May 2020
Outlines the policy for all Department of Health comment to the media. Covers media inquiries, proactive media opportunities and contentious issues.
Source:
Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 15 October 2012 - 15 October 2017
This Information Circular outline guidelines for staff in relation to their profiles in HealthPoint, in particular the appropriate use of photographs in profiles.
Source:
Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 25 July 2018 - 6 September 2020
The Health Service Provider Boards - Governance Policy specifies the governance and operational requirements that all board governed Health Service Providers must comply with in order to ensure effective and consistent board operations across the WA health system.
Source:
Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 14 November 2014 - 13 November 2019
The purpose of the Guidelines for the Release of Data (Guidelines) is to ensure data are released in a responsible manner and meets the requirements of its intended use. This is achieved through the proper documentation of the requester’s requirements and the completion of a Data Release Pro-Forma highlighting specific details of the data provided.
Source:
Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 1 January 2014 - 1 January 2019
The Practice Code for the Use of Personal Health Information Provided by the Department of Health (Practice Code) sets out the obligations that are imposed on all users of personal health information provided by the Department of Health and represents the minimum standard of practice to ensure the security and confidentiality of the information.
Source:
Department of Health - Policy Frameworks
Effective: 14 February 2014 - 14 February 2019
The Guidelines for the Transmission of Personal Health Information by Facsimile Machine (Guidelines) are intended as a guide to WA Health staff using the fax machine to transfer personal health information.
Source:
Department of Health - Policy Frameworks