ACT Health: ACT Lymphoedema Services Background Paper and Implementation Plan 2015-2018
Published: 2015 Local
HCCA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the ACT Lymphoedema Services Background Paper and Implementation Plan 2015 - 2018. In preparing for this submission we consulted with interested members and held a consumer focus group on 28 January 2015 with ACT Health.ACT Health: Consumer responses to Allied Health Workforce Projects
Published: 2015 Local
On 9 April 2015 HCCA facilitated a discussion with ACT Health representatives to discuss the current projects in allied health and the impacts on consumers, carers and families. Workforce is key priority area for HCCA and we recognise the importance of including consumers in discussions about scope of practice, credentialing…ACT Health: Model of Care and Model of Service Delivery for the University of Canberra Public Hospital
Published: 2015 Local
HCCA provided Feedback on the Model of Care and Model of Service Delivery for the University of Canberra Public HospitalACT Health: Patient Information for ACT School Immunisation Program & Kindergarten Health Check
Published: 2015 Local
We would like to commend your team for developing this resource to increase understanding of vaccination and early health checks and the importance of children and youth health. The fact sheets also inform families and carers of what they can reasonably expect from their child’s participation in this program.ACT Health: ACT Pharmacist Vaccination Program
Published: 2015 Local
A considerable number of our members provided comment on this discussion paper. There was overall support for the proposed pharmacist vaccination program in the ACT. That said, many members raised serious concerns regarding possible risks involved and had questions regarding, quality and safety, privacy and respect and out-of-pocket cost to…ACT Health: Smoke-Free Environment Policy
Published: 2014 Local
HCCA supports the implementation of this policy, however has some concerns around the support for visitors of ACT Health facilities, and how to address non-compliance with the policy for visitors. Whist the strategy for staff and patients is well developed, there is not a clear strategy or description of resources…ACT Health: Restraint of Patients Policy, Process, and Standard Operating Procedure at The Canberra Hospital
Published: 2014 Local
HCCA supports the review of the current policies and SOPs relating use of restraints with patients to ensure this reflects current best practice, the National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards (NSQHS) and promotes of a culture which minimises the use of restraint.ACT Health: ACT Mental Health & Wellbeing Framework 2015-2025
Published: 2015 Local
HCCA is the peak health consumer organisation in the ACT and has extensive experience in the development of frameworks such as the ACT Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework 2015-2025. We see that there is work still to do to make this document meet the needs of the community.ACT Health: Patient Information from Gastroenterology Unit
Published: 2015 Local
In preparation for this feedback we circulated these documents to our members who have had a recent experience with gastroenterology, have an interest in this area or have an interest in health literacy and patient information. The feedback provided is the collated responses to each document. We would like to…ACT Health: Review of Elective Surgery Access Patient Information
Published: 2015 Local
HCCA understands that improving elective surgery access is a very difficult task, but one that is of great importance for consumers. We consider that the consumer’s right to access, safety, communication and participation to be extremely relevant when addressing the issue of elective surgery.