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The Value of Partnering with the Public to Improve Health Services Join us to learn how public contributors and researchers partnered to improve health services and discuss ways to build on their work https://lnkd.in/eZv6W3BS

[Public Health Tech: NZ Innovations] In this introductory section, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of public health technology, delving into the myriad tools, . . . https://lnkd.in/gCawKxSM

Today EACH joins the world in supporting the International Day of Care and Support 🌍🤝   We would like to celebrate this day by highlighting work planned by the European Parliament Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT). SANT is preparing an upcoming INI (own-initiative procedure) report, which will focus on the sustainability of healthcare systems and an EU health workforce crisis plan.   Additionally, the European Commission funded a survey that was recently launched by WHO/Europe. The survey deals with the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals across EU Member States, Iceland and Norway. The main goal is to gather data to better understand the challenges doctors and nurses face in their work environments. Find out more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eGY464sV   The resilience of the health workforce is crucial in providing #cardiovascular care. We believe every person affected by #CVD deserves compassionate and comprehensive care that addresses their unique needs. 💖   EACH reaffirms its commitments to ensuring that health systems across Europe are equipped and supported to deliver quality care to every patient, now and in the future. We therefore welcome Commissioner-Designate Várhelyi's commitments to more resilient health systems in his answers to written questions by Committees. 🩺 👇 https://lnkd.in/eYjhmDww   #CVHealthForAll

🤝 Empowering People through Participatory Health Systems 🤝 The newly announced Lancet Global Health Commission on People-Centred Care for Universal Health Coverage is grounded in participatory principles, using community-engaged methods and shared governance models. 🌍 The Commission's approach begins with an open call for commissioner nominations, aiming to recruit a diverse, independent group of multidisciplinary experts, including: 👥 People with lived experience 🎓 Academic researchers 🏛️ Policymakers 👩⚕️ Health-care providers 🏢 Private sector actors 🤲 Civil society This shift towards transparency and shared decision-making is crucial in publications with global influence, like the Lancet, which can intentionally contribute to dismantling unequal power structures in global health. 💪 Over 2.5 years, the Commissioners will formulate research questions, synthesise evidence and conduct new research to inform policy and practice recommendations for operationalising people-centred care in diverse settings. 📊 Through this innovative and inclusive approach, the Commission aims to forge a new way of knowing and practicing health care in the post-Sustainable Development Goal era, using people-centred care as a guide to achieving Universal Health Coverage. 🎯 How do you think participatory approaches can help reorient health systems to be truly for and with the people they serve? 💡 #ParticipatoryHealthSystems #SharedDecisionMaking #CommunityEngagement #HealthForAll

Like the practice of medicine itself, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN)'s approach to health care co-design and commissioning rests firmly on evidence. Finding that evidence, however, is not a simple process. Click below to read more about our Insight, Performance and Digital Services team, in the recently published NWMPHN 2023-24 Annual Report, which you can see here: https://bit.ly/41eHTN4

How are hospitals leveraging data to address patients' social needs and social determinants of health? This insightful research brief explores the differences in data collection and usage, and how hospitals can improve patient care and community health outcomes. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/e8bcbjPf #HealthData #SDOH #HealthcareInnovation #PopulationHealth

And... introducing the Public Sector Allied Health Network. Full details available at this link: https://lnkd.in/euj7RcMc Why separate Public Sector and Primary Care networks...? •PHNs have a national allied health engagement strategy specifically for allied health in primary care •Private practice funding models are complex, unique and different to public sector funding (also complex and unique) •Public sector career structures are an important focus of the public sector and are different to private practice models •Allied health professionals in the respective sectors share distinctive issues in terms of training requirements and case studies that will not be relevant across both sectors But.. •PSAHN and PCAHN surveys will include common elements, as well issues specific to each sector to allow comparison and draw learning from common issues •PSAHN and PCAHN communities can be brought together on relevant issues (and there will be some overlap). Jenny Campbell Liza-Jane McBride Briana Baass (FCHSM CHE MAICD) Kendra Strong Dr Ingrid Lensink Sue Fitzpatrick Andrew D. Dr Hassan Kadous Renae Moore Rebecca Tivendale Beverley Harden MBE FCSP Felicity Morrow Jo Morris Sue McAllister Murray d'Almeida

💡💡💡And... introducing the second of our new networks; the Public Sector Allied Health Network (PSAHN)!!! 💡💡💡 An online community of practice for #publicsector health #alliedhealthprofessionals and #alliedhealthassistants, leveraging economies of scale, and incorporating education and information sharing at the national and State/Territory levels, while also retaining a local focus, through a dedicated online community for the AH workforce of each public sector health provider. You'll see from the prospectus (linked in Susan's post) this Network, too, also includes our innovative #geospatialmapping and an annual national survey of allied health in the public sector - an Australian first. 💡 PSAHN is, as with the Primary Care Allied Health Network, another ground-breaking initiative. Let's look at things differently, together, and see how we can improve collaboration, innovation, engagement, planning and data across the health sector - for the benefit of our allied health workers, their organisations, and the communities they support. 💡 ❤️ I'd also like to add (to Susan's comments on why there are two networks, and how they intersect, that there is intentionally no overlap with the critical work of Allied Health Professions Australia or the peak bodies. The purpose of these Networks is to support systemic improvement - and individual AHP and AHA engagement, recognition, and satisfaction within the system - by meeting needs which are currently unmet. If you would like further information on this, please reach out. I have a handy table explaining how the Networks augment (not duplicate) work by AHPA and the peaks, and can help your organisation achieve - by working together with other public sector organisations - more then it can, alone. If you work in public sector allied health workforce planning or capacity building, start the discussion with your manager today about the value of joining PSAHN. Victorian Department of Health Queensland Health SA Health Department of Health (WA Health) NT Health NSW Health ACT Health Department of Health, Tasmania

🌍 Unlocking Market Access in Public Health 🚀 In a rapidly evolving global health landscape, navigating the complexities of market access is more crucial than ever. A recent article explores innovative strategies that can transform public health delivery, emphasizing the need for strategic adaptation and policy development. Key insights include: 🔑 Regulatory Alignment: Essential for achieving global health objectives. 💡 Digital Innovations: Streamlining processes and reducing costs to enhance service reach. 🤝 Collaborative Partnerships: Boosting effectiveness in health service delivery. 🎯 Tailored Solutions: Meeting the unique needs of diverse populations. By integrating technology and fostering strategic partnerships, we can overcome existing barriers to ensure equitable access to essential health services. Dive deeper into these transformative strategies by clicking on the embedded link! #DigitalHealth #HealthEconomics #HealthEquity #Innovation #MarketAccess #PublicHealth #Publications #MarketAccess #MarketAccessToday

Allied health professionals make up the second largest clinical workforce in Australia, but they're still not fully integrated into digital health systems crucial to multidisciplinary care. It's time for digital infrastructure to include all health professionals. #AHPsDay2024 #StrongerTogether #alliedhealth #alliedhealthprofessional #evidencebasedpractice #alliedhealthprofessionsday Allied Health Professions Australia