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Changes in EAT5 for Self-Assessment (SASS) FOR ORGANISATION MEMBERS Organisations can now upload a copy of their risk register before survey submission. Please note the following in relation to this new feature: The file must be in a PDF file format The file size must be no larger than 20mb You will not be able to submit your SASS if you have not attached your Risk Register Attaching your risk register is very simple. Please follow the instructions outlined below: 1. In your “In Progress” SASS Review phase, click on the menu item “Upload / View Risk Register” 2. Click “Browse” to go to the file path of a PDF document 3. When you have located and opened the file, click “Save” in EAT 4. A link should then be available to access the file with the option to delete so that a different file can be uploaded if so desired. Check that the file can be accessed from the link. FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT READERS Organisations will now upload a copy of their risk register as part of the submission for SASS Review phases. To view the Risk Register that the organisation has uploaded, please follow the instructions outlined below: 1. Click on the left hand navigation menu item “Upload / View Risk Register” 2. Click on the file link provided. A new feature called “SASS Summary” has been added to EAT5 SASS Review phases. In this section SASS Readers should enter general comments regarding the organisation’s Member Details section, which covers the organisation’s background information. This new section replaces the need to enter feedback for SASS Review Phases into the Function Summary as previously advised. If you have any questions regarding these new features or any other EAT related enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact EAT support staff eat@achs.org.au or via AHCS Reception on 02 9281 9955. 6
ISQua Geneva Conference The annual ISQua Conference will be held in Geneva in October 2012. More than 50 speakers from 20 countries have already been confirmed, and hundreds of papers have been submitted as abstracts. The <strong>ACHS</strong> will wait to hear whether their abstracts have been successful. Information about attending the conference can be found at www.isqua.org <strong>ACHS</strong> Surveyor Ms Manbo Man, who is the Director of Nursing Services at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, was awarded the Medal of Honour by the Hong Kong SAR Government for her valuable contribution to the regulatory work of Chinese medicine practitioners. The presentation ceremony was held on 29 October 2011 at Government House in Hong Kong. Manbo has been a member of the Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board and the Chinese Medicine <strong>Council</strong> for six years and was the Chairman of the committee on assessment for the Chinese Medicine Degree Course for Hong Kong and Mainland China. Ms Manbo Man Kowloon East Cluster Team visit <strong>ACHS</strong> <strong>ACHS</strong> welcomed a new delegation to its offices in a Leap Year. On Wednesday 29 February 2012, a delegation from the Kowloon East Cluster, Hong Kong, learnt firsthand about <strong>ACHS</strong> services and the <strong>Council</strong>’s knowledge of the <strong>Australian</strong> healthcare industry as it met with staff in Ultimo. Photo: K F Chung presents Brian Johnston from <strong>ACHS</strong> with a souvenir of thanks. <strong>ACHS</strong> Education Update Continued from Page 8 New in 2012: Getting Started as a New Quality Manager Presented by Cathy Balding, <strong>ACHS</strong> Surveyor. This program is designed for newly appointed Quality Coordinators and Managers and those considering moving into a quality management role. This workshop will assist participants in defining the key components of their role and understanding where the role fits within their organisation and the broader quality context. It will also help them to prepare for the challenges of the role and to identify key quality and change tools. http://www.achs.org.au/pdf/Getting_Started_as_a_New_Quality_M anager.pdf NEW INITIATIVE in 2012 <strong>ACHS</strong> now provides one discounted registration (cost = $120) to a healthcare consumer on a ‘first come-first serve’ basis, in each full day <strong>ACHS</strong> calendar workshop which runs from 1 January 2012 onwards. Click here for details: Eligibility for Healthcare Consumer Space CLICK HERE to access. http://www.achs.org.au/pdf/Eligibility_for_Health_Care_Consumer_ Space.pdf ONLINE LEARNING Will soon be available to members to support the upcoming introduction of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS). The eLearning will outline options for <strong>ACHS</strong> members in organisations in which the standards will be mandatory, and how this will fit with the EQuIP program. eLearning is easy to access and user friendly. Once available, members will be able to access from the link on the homepage of the <strong>ACHS</strong> website. eLearning for <strong>ACHS</strong> Members CLICK HERE to access. If you do not have a password, it is easy to go online and apply via the <strong>ACHS</strong> website at: http://www.achs.org.au/memberregform All the workshops are available as customised on-site workshops in your own organisation. <strong>ACHS</strong> also offers an on-site consultancy service. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to find out more about these options. <strong>ACHS</strong> Education Phone: +61 2 9281 9955 Email: Educate@achs.org.au 7
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