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…Guidelines for Prescribing Amphetamines for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Published: 2014 Local
HCCA strongly supports the position of ADDACT in the need for review of these guidelines and believes these changes ensures clarity in current protocols and practice, and increases people’s choice, opportunity and access to treatments and medicines that offer effective management of ADHD and its associated effects.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.Consideration of Hepatitis treatments Sofosbuvir & Simeprevir
Published: 2014 National
HCCA supports the addition of Sofosbuvir and Simeprevir to the Australian Government’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). HCCA strongly advocates for the introduction of these treatments in Australia to ensure choice, opportunity and access to these medicines which present significant advantages over currently available treatment options.Independent Hospital Pricing Authority: Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2017-18
Published: 2016 National
HCCA's Submission to the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority's Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2017-18.ACT Health: Overcapacity Protocol at Canberra Hospital
Published: 2014 Local
HCCA are generally supportive of this approach to peak times and recognise the importance of developing a risk management framework to ensure those sickest and most at risk receive adequate health careReview of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for Health Professionals
Published: 2014 National
The six key objectives of NRAS all have impacts on consumers, particularly, protection of public safety, facilitation of high-quality education and training, promotion of access to health services, and the development of a flexible, responsive and sustainable health service.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 Government: Expenditure Review of the ACT Concessions Program
Published: 2015 Local
HCCA welcomes the opportunity to provide input into ACT Government Concessions Review. HCCA recognises the ACT context of current fiscal pressures and budget constraint in reviewing expenditure on concessions in the region, however we urge you to continue to look at these concessions through a lens of social inclusion, equity…Take Action! Mental Health Complaints and Feedback in the ACT
Published: 2022 Local
This guide to mental health care complaints is made up of 6 Fact Sheets. You can start with Fact Sheet 1. Is there a problem with your mental health care? by hitting the download button on the right.