tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post8787333360948826277..comments2024-03-29T09:18:22.495+11:00Comments on Australian Health Information Technology: Is Extra Work On Training For PCEHR Use A Waste Of Time Until You Fix The PCEHR Itself? You Bet!Dr David G More MB PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06902724829795199526noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-40059028684915799962015-10-07T08:06:37.613+11:002015-10-07T08:06:37.613+11:00Madman, there would be quite a selection that fit ...Madman, there would be quite a selection that fit that bill, and probably with an apprentice in toe. Good to see the polling up again, it looked like a few tens of people had left the industry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-33588814875495239072015-10-05T17:12:21.328+11:002015-10-05T17:12:21.328+11:00"The professor has already gone, just wait fo..."The professor has already gone, just wait for the madman<br /><br />.. who are they?"<br /><br />Guesses..... Jane Halton and Paul Madden?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-23750807017581769282015-10-05T09:32:23.581+11:002015-10-05T09:32:23.581+11:00The professor has already gone, just wait for the ...The professor has already gone, just wait for the madman<br /><br />.. who are they?<br /><br />Oh and is the Board still in place with its illustrious Chair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-61884653674872044322015-10-04T19:22:16.401+11:002015-10-04T19:22:16.401+11:00Armed with a benefits review indicating a ten year...Armed with a benefits review indicating a ten year period before we see system utilisation at levels required (for something not sure what), and a new Standard to use (as an array of funding pots and excuses) the central document library will go on. There is still a layer waiting to pickup where others have left off. I guess NT was a small price to pay for power. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-35658218436873443662015-10-04T17:03:06.031+11:002015-10-04T17:03:06.031+11:002 options:
1. ACeH is being created to oversee th...2 options:<br /><br />1. ACeH is being created to oversee the failure of the PCEHR<br />2. Health really thinks that this pile of excrement is worth pursuing.<br /><br />Given the arrogance and incompetence displayed so far, option 2 is the favourite.<br /><br />It's going to be a slow hard death, and those responsible will have flown the coop well before it breathes its last. The professor Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-69652389302220040512015-10-04T12:30:18.391+11:002015-10-04T12:30:18.391+11:00So the conclusion is that ACeH is being created to...So the conclusion is that ACeH is being created to distance the Health Department from subsequent fallout when the PCEHR fails. The other conclusion therefore has to be that if the focus is to be the PCEHR it will be at the expense of all all the other elements required to drive eHealth forward in Australia. I recall a previous commentator made the valid point that the foundations for eHealth Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-87263844040247658452015-10-03T22:35:05.197+10:002015-10-03T22:35:05.197+10:00ACsH is being created to look after the PCEHR. The...ACsH is being created to look after the PCEHR. The people appointed to the ACeH will be well known by DoH and the States as being "true believers" in the PCEHR.<br /><br />I would be very surprised if anyone even knows what the hard questions are, never mind asks them.Bernard Robertson-Dunnhttp://www.problemsfirst.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-89626275136280430862015-10-03T19:57:25.076+10:002015-10-03T19:57:25.076+10:00@October 03, 2015 6:46 PM "There will alwa...@October 03, 2015 6:46 PM "There will always be toxic workplaces."<br /><br />Yes and NEHTA historically has been shown to be as bad as any as described in PulseIT and on this blog a year or so ago. Consequently if NEHTA's management culture is transferred to ACeH nothing will have changed and we will continue witnessing the perpetuation of a toxic eHealth workplace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-60320105928828844732015-10-03T18:46:39.894+10:002015-10-03T18:46:39.894+10:00@October 03, 2015 8:30 AM we read .... The workp...@October 03, 2015 8:30 AM we read .... The workplace culture nowadays is truly toxic. <br /><br />There will always be toxic workplaces and there will always be supportive, nurturing, positive, motivated workplaces.<br /><br />If you are experiencing a toxic workplace then you should either attempt to change the culture from within if you have the courage and ability to do so (which might not Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-17558385198694324192015-10-03T15:37:14.801+10:002015-10-03T15:37:14.801+10:00@October 03, 2015 12:46 PM "I am pointing out...@October 03, 2015 12:46 PM "I am pointing out that the boards and management do not care (much) about failure." .... You seem to be saying they don't care if they fail as long as they don't get into any trouble and can take the money. That's a very cynical and embittered view if you don't mind me saying so.<br /><br />There are plenty of excellent and diligent Boards inAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-84461377525464342362015-10-03T12:46:54.573+10:002015-10-03T12:46:54.573+10:00@October 03, 2015 9:53 AM I am not discouraging Dr...@October 03, 2015 9:53 AM I am not discouraging Dr Ian Colclough be any means. Even to get on the 'Governing Board and Committee' would probably require some special invitation. I am pointing out that the boards and management do not care (much) about failure. Look at the false economy we live in, be it failing projects or businesses dependent on cheap $8 or so an hour labour onshore or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-4358603423299537822015-10-03T09:53:36.959+10:002015-10-03T09:53:36.959+10:00October 03, 2015 8:30 AM would appear to be the ro...October 03, 2015 8:30 AM would appear to be the root cause of the entire eHealth problem in Australia. If the Board has no plan that stands up to intense scrutiny then the Board cannot govern. <br /><br />October 3 suggests an accept the status quo philosophy and don't ask questions. <br /><br />Boards which embrace that culture are destined to fail. <br /><br />Dr Colclough at least has the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-58734856797954418242015-10-03T08:30:25.406+10:002015-10-03T08:30:25.406+10:00@Ian, The most dangerous thing you can ask of any ...@Ian, The most dangerous thing you can ask of any board or management these days is "what's the plan"? You will be treated in the same way as a whistleblower. Like somebody rocking the boat, or spoiling their privileges. In Australia in particular, asking questions is seen as being 'challenging'. The workplace culture nowadays is truly toxic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-65436690920597585222015-10-02T21:18:10.843+10:002015-10-02T21:18:10.843+10:00It's clear the Governing Board and Committee M...It's clear the Governing Board and Committee Members have been agreed. My deep seated concerns are that unless some individuals have been brought on board with practical experience, in both the health and ICT sectors, which is broad, deep and long, and who are prepared to ask the HARD questions and keep drilling until satisfied then the ship will flounder before it sets sail.Dr Ian Colcloughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-52284172372393987922015-10-01T22:35:35.360+10:002015-10-01T22:35:35.360+10:00And what if? Come on that is a given surely, might...And what if? Come on that is a given surely, might be a few additions, there was mention of informatics and none of the current lot could claim that discipline Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-46698489104590849382015-10-01T22:08:49.438+10:002015-10-01T22:08:49.438+10:00The PECHR won't change, the strategy (whatever...The PECHR won't change, the strategy (whatever that may be) won't change, don't expect management and support staff to change. SNAFU. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-76662092903907736192015-10-01T19:54:40.959+10:002015-10-01T19:54:40.959+10:00... and what if, after reinventing themselves, NEH...... and what if, after reinventing themselves, NEHTA's senior management bob up in senior management roles with ACeH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-41282078806129282682015-10-01T12:32:51.349+10:002015-10-01T12:32:51.349+10:00To think ACeH will make a difference will be a ...To think ACeH will make a difference will be a 'triumph of hope over experience' in my view.<br /><br />That said if it is properly staffed, skilled and resourced and given the leadership and independence it needs then there is some hope....<br /><br />Time will tell - and the expected announcement will provide a good initial clue.<br /><br />David.<br /> Dr David G More MB PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902724829795199526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-57234243485226978732015-10-01T12:17:42.834+10:002015-10-01T12:17:42.834+10:00David, In PulseIT today we read:
1. ACeH to be se...David, In PulseIT today we read:<br /><br />1. ACeH to be set up to oversee the governance of eHealth in Australia<br />2. ACeH to take over operational control of the PCEHR from the Department of Health<br />3. The government has agreed to abolish NEHTA<br />4. ACeH will be established as a new corporate Commonwealth entity.<br /><br />Abolishing NeHTA is very good news indeed.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-10044003503138510262015-10-01T06:41:02.857+10:002015-10-01T06:41:02.857+10:00Speaking of wastage, as well as the doing what the...Speaking of wastage, as well as the doing what they do at "the cost of integrity, principles and ethics", what are the PHNs doing with this and eHealth in general?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-4536765718452369492015-09-30T09:14:15.406+10:002015-09-30T09:14:15.406+10:00September 29, 2015 5:28 PM said "To waste th...September 29, 2015 5:28 PM said "To waste the time of busy doctors and their practice staff before first proving the system reflects an amazing level of ignorance and ineptitude by Departmental staff. No doubt they are all eager to show they are busy ----"<br /><br />Remember the Tiger Teams? Remember the Wave 1 and Wave 2 push? Remember the NEHTA rolling roadshow bus? These all failedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-6098650331395676512015-09-29T21:50:29.768+10:002015-09-29T21:50:29.768+10:00The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Associatio...The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA)should be telling the Department exactly what you, David, and Anon September 29, 2015 5:28 PM have said. They shouldn't be undertaking this contract unless they want the money at the cost of integrity, principles and ethics. Surely they are not that stupid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-68134701657452674932015-09-29T17:28:12.895+10:002015-09-29T17:28:12.895+10:00I began to complete the survey. The further into i...I began to complete the survey. The further into it I got the more I realised I was being used to support / justify a training program and pass opinions about a product which I have signed up for and accessed to only conclude it was totally useless. <br /><br />That being the case I discontinued with the survey as it was plainly apparent that time, money and resources would be totally wasted Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com