22 - 24 February, 2012, Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria
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One of the greatest challenges to the prosperity and success of Australia is meeting the coming healthcare demands of the population. Whether it be access to expertise in the bush or responding to endemic health trends – what is clear that healthcare cannot be viewed in silos - a collaborative, connected solution is the only remedy.
Australian Healthcare Week has been specifically designed to bring together the key stakeholders in the provisioning and delivery of healthcare. As technologies in diagnostic imaging and surgery revolutionise the fields, how we plan and develop healthcare facilities must not only keep pace, but foresee the future and this can only be achieved by a consistent dialogue between all parties involved.
On 2 August, the Federal Government, along with each state and territory government, signed off an agreement that will see the Federal Government invest an extra $19.8 billion in public hospitals to 2020, and an extra $175 billion by 2030. This funding will be delivered through the establishment of the National Health Funding Pool.
Our success in delivering thought leading and industry best practice health infrastructure forums continues with Health Facilities Design and Development 2012. Based on our phenomenal success in our series of events, Health Facilities Design and Development 2012 will again take a focus on all types of health infrastructure projects across Australia.
With an ageing population and increased need for health services, it is imperative that Australia can provide enough health facilities to accommodate the population’s needs. Australian Healthcare Week will ensure that Australia is able to provide health facilities that are effective in their design to ensure that the increased need can be sustained.
Although the healthcare budget is suggesting billions will be allocated over the next 10 years in Australia, the amount of facilities that could benefit from funding allocation outweighs the investment amount. The limited budget means that each facility will need to demonstrate that they can maximise the use of their funding allocation by effectively planning, designing and developing health infrastructure that is flexible to accommodate redevelopment when funding has been reallocated.
As many health facilities were built in the 1960’s the health industry is now being forced to make changes to existing facilities through redevelopment, expansion, new build and retrofitting projects that can accommodate the growing population with changing needs. This is placing serious pressure on the government, the facilities and health professionals to respond to these needs quickly and efficiently.
Health Facilities Design and Development 2012 has been specifically designed to educate all stakeholders involved in the planning, design, construction and funding of health facilities as well as the people employed to manage and service them to share knowledge, experience, challenges and solutions.
Sustainable design, construction and development of health facilities is key to achieve patient centricity and meet the government guidelines; it is therefore essential that you fully understand how to plan, design, construct, redevelop, manage and co-ordinate with all stakeholders effectively.
Healthcare Facilities Design & Development 2012 is a unique opportunity for all healthcare professionals, construction contractors, architects, consulting engineers, state and federal government to share insights and strategies on how to collaborate effectively to achieve overcome specific challenges facing industry at the moment.
This event will provide insight from some of Australia’s largest, complex and innovative health facilities to assist you in developing your own solutions, enabling you to successfully manage and overcome these key issues:
The Healthcare industry in Australia faces a multitude of challenges and opportunities over the coming years. The dynamics that will direct how the healthcare system must adapt are multifaceted and inter-dependent and it will be this interplay of multiple causal factors that the plenary session will examine.
A fully interactive discussion forum with thought leaders from across the healthcare industry in Australia, the potential impact of current trends in population health, funding and technology will be assessed by their influence on policy, staffing and funding.
Topics to be considered include:
The sessions will cover the central challenges faced by all stakeholders involved in the planning, design, development and commissioning of hospital facilities! Presentations, panel sessions and discussions will combine to cover themes such as future proofing, delivery models, infection control, funding, design challenges, innovative techniques/technologies and more. You will hear a range of experiences and perspectives from across Australia and overseas, all maintaining a case study focus with learning outcomes that can help your project with practical advice and insights into common pitfalls and areas of difficulty.
Session topics will include:
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