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Primary health care nurses are key contributors to a digitally competent health system and prioritising the use of digital health technologies to improve service delivery and health outcomes is a key focus for primary healthcare.
APNA continues to drive the growth of nurse capabilities and confidence to influence a constantly evolving national digital health system for safe, effective care for people.
My Health Record (MyHR) is a secure online summary of key patient health information. It is immediately accessible and can be used to assist nurses to access information they need, to make more informed choices when caring for their patients.
The *NEW* my health app is a secure and convenient way for Australians to view key health information that has been uploaded to an individual's My Health Record.
Developed by the Australian Digital Health Agency and Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH), in collaboration with APNA and other peak body organisations, the National Nursing and Midwifery Digital Health Capability Framework outlines the capabilities required to support individuals and organisations in extending their digital health development. The framework outlines core skills, knowledge and behaviours required for professional practice across five domains, and should be used as a resource to guide individuals, employers and educators to help support professional development and planning and to identify areas where knowledge gaps exist.
What is the Framework Episode 1 (2:37 mins)
APNA President, Karen Booth joins others to outline how nurses can use the framework to ascertain their own level of digital health knowledge, and to identify where knowledge gaps exist.
Digital Health Benefits Episode 2 (2:00 mins)
APNA President, Karen Booth provides practical examples of ways that digital technologies are used to streamline patient care.
APNA Online Learning
My Health Record: Taking your patient care to the next level
Develop confidence and expand knowledge in the use of My Health Record system for primary health care nurses.
Australian Digital Health Agency Online Learning
My Health Record - supporting nurses in clinical practice
This webinar was delivered by the Australian Digital Health Agency during APNA's Nursing Australia Week (Nov 2021) and features APNA member Helen Curtin sharing practical insight as to how her use of My Health Record system has benefited and supported better care for patients.
‘Not Just a Nurse Podcast’ with Angela Ryan from the Australian Digital Health Agency (Nov 2020)
'Digital Health: NurseTransformers' with Tammy Iacomella and Mary-Anne Schlosser (June 2022)
'Incorporating Electronic Prescribing into Practice' with Nurse Practitioner Sian Pritchard (July 2022)
Real nurses outline issues facing primary health care nurses and the use of digital technologies as a solution to providing safe and efficient healthcare.
Expand your knowledge, understanding and use of digital health tools and technologies by accessing a range of Digital Health education specifically designed for nurses and midwives.
Nurse DIGEST webinars explore useful digital technologies designed to enhance your daily practice. Sessions are only 30 minutes long and recordings of past events are available.
Electronic prescriptions give patients an easy and convenient alternative to paper prescriptions for their medicines.
APNA partnered with the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) to transform how we use digital health in practice. This exciting initiative is about embracing technology head-on, and bringing our nursing colleagues along for the ride. Together we can ensure digital platforms like My Health Record are utilised to their full extent
APNA’s Digital Health Community of Practice provides an accessible online environment in which nurses and other health professionals can share their experiences, develop ideas and increase their knowledge relating to the use of digital health systems and processes within the primary health care environment.