Role
The Information Management and Reporting Directorate has two major roles.
- The management and development of Western Australia’s statewide health data resources and dissemination of information from them.
- Add value to the health system through the analysis of key data of past activity, and reporting on health system performance.
The Directorate works collaboratively with WA Health Services and related groups to investigate and assess health and health service issues in Western Australia. The Directorate also works closely with other State and Australian Government agencies and with tertiary and other institutions.
The information managed by the Directorate is used for health service planning, management and monitoring. It is also used to meet health system funding, performance reporting obligations and for health research.
The Information Management and Reporting staff represents the Department of Health on a number of State and National health information committees and contributes to related legislation and policy.Branches
- Data Collections and Analysis – Statutory and Non Admitted
- Data Collections and Analysis – Inpatient and Mental Health
- Information Development and Management
- System Reporting
- Performance Reporting
Further Information
The collection of health information is authorised under law by various Acts and Regulations including:
- Health Act 1911
- Hospitals and Health Services Act 1927
- Human Reproductive Act 1991
- Acts Amendment (Abortion) Act 1998
Contact
For further information about Information Management and Reporting, please contact: Phone Enquiries on: (08) 9222 2073