AMA and AHA launch rostering kit to make hospitals safer
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) and the Australian Healthcare Association (AHA) have jointly developed a best practice rostering kit to assist hospitals produce more efficient rosters that will make hospitals safer for doctors and patients.
Australian and international studies show that long hours and fatigue contribute to inefficiencies and poorer health outcomes in hospitals.
The BEST PRACTICE ROSTERING: TRAINING AND RESOURCE KIT (Practical Tools for Rostering Doctors) will be launched by AMA President, Dr Bill Glasson, and AHA Executive Director, Prue Power, at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Thursday, 21 August 2003.
Media are welcome to attend the launch:
Event: Launch of AMA/AHA Hospital Rostering Kit
Venue: The Heart Centre Conference Room
The Alfred, Commercial Road, Prahran
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Time: 10.30am
Date: Thursday 21 August 2003
CONTACT:
AMA: John Flannery (02) 6270 5477 / (0419) 494 761
Judith Tokley (02) 6270 5471 / (0408) 824 306
AHA: Prue Power 0417 419 857
The Alfred: Tracey Ellis 03 9276 2381