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ACT Health: Consultation on Guidelines for Rehabilitation Aged & Community Services Client Management for NDIS-funded Services
Published: 2019 Aged Care/Health of Older People Health Directorate Quality and Safety in Health Care
We understand that RACS is developing a transition plan that will cover all those who have already used RACS’ services. However, we believe that consumers will continue to find that their service plan does not reflect their current needs on occasions. Therefore, we would like to see the policy and…Royal Commission: Inquiry into Aged Care & Safety
Published: 2019 Aged Care/Health of Older People Inquiries Quality and Safety in Health Care
The Health Care Consumers’ Association (HCCA) is very pleased that the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was established. The Commission will undoubtedly uncover cases where older Australian’s have not been treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. In doing so, you will give them a voice…TGA: Regulation of Software, including Software as a Medical Device
Published: 2019 Digital Health Quality and Safety in Health Care Therapeutic Goods Administration
Overall, HCCA supports TGA’s proposed changes to the regulation of medical device software in Australia. Our consumers feel that the existing medical device framework does not adequately address more recent (and future) advances in technology. TGA’s consultation paper recognises a variety of issues and proposes a range of regulatory changes…TGA: Proposed Regulatory Scheme for Personalised Medical Devices, including 3D-Printed Devices
Published: 2019 Quality and Safety in Health Care Therapeutic Goods Administration
Personalised medical devices and 3D-printed devices are transforming health care. These kinds of devices are allowing technology and materials to be personalised for consumers and changing health care in ways that could not previously have been envisaged. HCCA’s consultation with consumers on the proposed regulatory scheme for personalised medical devices,…CHS: Consumer Privacy & Consent
Published: 2019 Canberra Health Services Quality and Safety in Health Care
HCCA appreciates this opportunity to provide feedback and to partner with Canberra Health Services in ensuring that processes for consent that are clear, health literate, and meet the needs of consumers and of the organisation.Page 4 of 12