Dr Priya Martin1, Ms Martelle Ford, A/Prof Anne Hill, Ms Nicky Graham, A/Prof Geoff Argus 1Darling Downs Health, Toowoomba, Australia Background: The Rural Interprofessional Education and Supervision (RIPES) model is an innovative professional entry clinical placement model, developed in Queensland, to...
- May 17, 2021
Ms Andrea Verde1, Ms Kathy Maggs1, Dr Joanne Wrench1, A/Prof Robyn Woodward-Kron2, Mr Rob LoPresti1, Ms Brit Gordon1 1Austin Health, Heidelberg, Australia, 2Medical Education, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia Allied Health graduates face expectations and pressures from employers to be...
- May 17, 2021
Dr Kwang Meng Cham1, Dr Arno Parolini1, Professor Kathleen Gray1, Mr Karl Lawlor’, Dr Zerina Tomkins 1 1The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia Introduction/background: Interdisciplinary engagement with digital health data such as electronic health records (EHR) makes competency in health information technology...
- May 17, 2021
Mrs Lorrie Cramb1, Mrs Susan Paul 1British Columbia Ministry Of Health, Victoria, Canada Allied health professionals are integral members of the health care team who make significant contributions to service delivery and improving health outcomes for British Columbians. They are...
- May 17, 2021
Ms Katelyn Clarke1, Catherine Stephens1, Liza Jane McBride1 1Queensland Health Background: Despite a significant increase in the availability of leadership development programs for allied health professionals within Queensland Health, there remains low allied health representation in senior executive positions prompting a...
- May 17, 2021
Dr Patricia Bradd1,2, Professor Joanne Travaglia1 1Clinical Excellence Commission, St Leonards, Australia, 2University of Technology Sydney, Haymarket, Australia Allied health leaders have a role in the clinical governance of healthcare through the facilitation of systematic and integrated approaches to ensuring...
- May 17, 2021
Dr Clare Ramsden1, Ms Barbara Moerd1 1Tasmanian Health Service, Hospitals South, Hobart, Australia Allied Health staff are highly trained in a specific discipline and bring clinical expertise, skills and knowledge to the health organisation. However, as they become more experienced...
- May 17, 2021
Dr Abby Foster1,2, Dr Debra Mitchell1 1Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia, 2La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia Background: A strategic approach to research in allied health is essential to culture and capacity building. Developing a coordinated and multidisciplinary approach is considered a...
- May 17, 2021
Dr Rachel Wenke1,3, Dr Jodie Wiseman2, Dr Caitlin Brandenburg1, Dr Paulina Stehlik2, Dr Ian Hughes1, Mrs Katherine Richards1, Dr Sharon Mickan2 1Gold Coast Health, Southport, Australia, 2Bond University, Robina, Australia, 3Griffith University (Academic Title), Southport, Australia Background: Journal clubs (JCs)...
- May 17, 2021
Dr Mitchell Sarkies1, Dr Lauren Robins2, Ms Megan Jepson2, A/Prof Cylie Williams2, Prof Nicholas Taylor3,4, A/Prof Lisa O’Brien2, Prof Jenny Martin5, Prof Anne Bardoel6, Prof Meg Morris4,7, Prof Leeanne Carey4,8, Prof Anne Holland2,9, Dr Katrina Long2, Prof Terry Haines2 1Macquarie...
- May 17, 2021