University of Tasmania, Australia

Cancelled 14th August 4pm due to presenter sick- apologies!

n 2010 the Federal Government announced funding over two years to create a Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR) for Australians. One of the wave 2 implementation sites is the Cradle Coast in Tasmania. A PCEHR Program Benefits and Evaluation Partner (BEP) has been appointed to undertake evaluation activities with the eHealth lead implementation sites. In addition to this implementation a comprehensive research plan has been developed and commenced through the Rural Clinical School at the University of Tasmania.

The overarching aim of the research agenda is to evaluate the outcomes of various elements of the 4C project as it evolves and is implemented, from multiple perspectives. The research agenda is important as it expands upon the NeHTA mandated evaluation and provides an holistic overview of the PCEHR implementation process and outcomes for clinicians, patients and family members.

This presentation will detail the planned evaluation and its progress to date.

Dr. Elizabeth Cummings will present this session.

Morning tea will be provided.

This session is open to all UTAS staff and students, interested persons from the business, industry and government sectors, and people from the local community.