August 21, 2025From Monday 18 August to Friday 22 August, Northern Health will join colleagues across Australia in celebrating Health Information Management Awareness Week.
This year’s theme, “Our Identity, Our Impact: Demonstrating Our Value,” highlights the shared professional identity of Health Information Managers (HIMs) and the vital role they play in delivering safe, high-quality care.
At Northern Health, our Health Information Services (HIS) Program spans a wide range of critical areas, including:
- Clinical coding (NWAU), statutory reporting, and data governance
- Digital health and health records management, including iPM and CPF
- Clinical documentation improvement and privacy
- Administrative workforce management, supporting ward clerks, ED & VVED clerks, Hospital Reception, and Revenue services
- Specialty areas, including Mental Health
We also have HIM professionals embedded across Digital Health, EMR, GSD, and Medicolegal Teams.
These experts ensure that health data is accurate, secure, accessible, and meaningful. The workflows and systems they manage form the foundation for safe care, informed decision-making, and operational excellence across our health service.
Odette Taylor, Health Information Services Director, Northern Health says, “This dedicated week is an opportunity to recognise, celebrate, and raise awareness of the HIM profession. We encourage our HIMs to amplify their voice, showcase their expertise, and highlight the breadth of their contribution to patient care and organisational success. HIM professionals at Northern Health make an impact every day, and we thank them for their dedication and expertise. There is access to HIS HIMs across every Northern Health site, and we now have a HIM representative on each of the NSQHS Clinical Improvement Committees (CICs), so please reach out!”
“As the Chief Medical Officer at Northern Health, I deeply value the pivotal role Health Information Managers (HIMs) play in supporting clinical leadership and operational excellence. Their expertise in ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of health data empowers informed decision-making at every level. HIMs are instrumental in helping us demonstrate our impact, both financial and clinical, and uphold our standards. We thank them for their tireless efforts,” comments Prahlad Ho, CMO, Northern Health.
“I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge the work the Health Information Managers and their teams do across our Health Service as we celebrate Health Information Management Awareness Week. The 2025 theme, Our Identity, Our Impact: Demonstrating Our Value, reflects the critical contribution HIMs make in enabling accurate reporting, compliance, and financial sustainability,” adds Basil Ireland, CFO, Northern Health.
Across the week, the HIS Program will:
- Host delegates from Saudi Arabia to showcase our robust Coding and Casemix Program
- Collaborate with the CareSync Project Team from the Department of Health as we prepare for the go-live in September
“Your work may happen behind the scenes, but it’s absolutely essential. From keeping patient records accurate and secure, to helping guide better decisions across the health service — you make a real difference, every day. Thank you for your dedication, your attention to detail, and the vital role you play in supporting quality care. Happy Health Information Management Week!” says Linda Romano, Chief Operating Officer, Northern Health.
Pictured in featured image (L-R): Claire Poulter Associate Director HIS – ABF & Reporting, Odette Taylor, Health Information Services Director and David Mangano Associate Director HIS – Healthcare Records.
