5. Standards for systems and technologies
As procurements are undertaken for particular systems or technologies that are required, this section has been created to support the procurement processes for many common systems or technologies used to enable digital health.
Each digital health system or technology has a defined set of national standards and requirements. These standards are categorised as either "must-have" or "should-have" to assist in the procurement process. "Must-have" requirements are non-negotiable, while "should-have" requirements are strongly advised to adhere to global best practices.
The initial release of the Guidelines focuses on the requirements to enable interoperability (a priority area for the Agency) and includes an initial set of systems. The Agency aims to broaden the scope of requirements to include other aspects of digital health overtime. These will be informed by representatives from various user groups. Additional systems and technologies will also be introduced in the coming months.
Select your system or technology
Click on a system or technology below to review relevant standards and requirements for your procurement project. Several draft systems have been populated to provide examples of the planned detail and approach. Feedback to these is welcome.
Electronic Medical Record (eMR)
Definition:
A system utilised day to day by clinicians and staff to gather, manage and consult patient information and data to inform and record patient care delivery in real time.
These systems may also be referred to as Electronic Patient Record (EPR) or Digital Health Record (DHR).
Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Definition:
Computer software that processes, stores and manages data from all stages of medical processes and tests.
Electronic Medication Management system (EMM)
Definition:
The utilisation of electronic systems to facilitate and enhance the communication of a prescription or medicine order, aiding the choice, administration, and supply of a medicine through knowledge and decision support, and providing a robust audit trail for the entire medicines use process.
Medical Imaging / Radiology System
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Integration / EMPI Solutions / Services
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Referral Systems
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Directories
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Billings
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Vendor Neutral Archives (VNAs) / BLOB Stores
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Human Resources Systems
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Supply Chain Systems
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Emergency Department Systems
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Specialty Specific Systems (Theatre, Cardiology, Renal, etc)
Content is being developed.
Cloud Solutions
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Practice Management Software
Content is being developed.
Clinical Coding
Content is being developed.
Scanned Medical Record
Content is being developed.
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