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9:30am - 12:00pm - Optional Site Visits
The Day Hospitals Australia Conference always provides a broad program of professional opportunities to delegates, including optional site visits on Wednesday before the Conference begins.
Site visits are a great opportunity for delegates to tour another facility, and take practical ideas back to your own workplaces.
Site visits are now fully sold out for the 2024 National Conference. For more information or to join the wait list please contact aasta.thomson@dayhospitalsaustralia.net.au
12:00pm - 7:00pm - Registration Desk & Exhibition Hall Open
Registrations open at 12pm
Level 3, Bellevue Lounge & Bellevue Ballroom 1
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA
For transport information – click here
12:30pm - Welcome lunch in the Exhibition Hall
Join us to kick start the Conference with a delicious lunch in the exhibition hall, before we begin presentations at 1:30pm on Wednesday 28 August.
When: Wednesday 28 August – 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Where: Trade Exhibition Area, Level 3, Bellevue Ballroom, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost: Included in full conference registration
Dress: Smart casual or business
1:30pm - Start of Day 1 Presentations
Presentations begin at 1:30pm in the main Plenary Hall (Bellevue Ballroom 2, Level 3, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre)
Conference MCs – Troy & Zara Love
Our Conference MCs are the Founders of Great Talk, Troy & Zara Love, two of Australia’s most versatile performers and coaches.
With 30 years experience each as actors, comedians, speakers, facilitators, radio hosts and entertainers, Troy & Zara have shared a mic or stage with some amazing names including Heath Ledger, The Black Eyed Peas, Chris Rock, Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaughey, Richard Branson and Destiny’s Child.
And with over 10,000 appearances on-stage, online, on radio and screen to a collective audience of more than 10-million, Troy & Zara know a thing or two about performance. As coaches, they worked with professional speakers, thought leaders and influencers to help them to shape, share and deliver their message for making the world a better place. We hope you will “love the Loves” too!
Our MCs are sponsored by
1:40pm - Welcome - A/Prof Philip Truskett AM, Day Hospitals Australia Board Chairperson
A/Prof. Philip Truskett AM is a General Surgeon with an interest in Upper GI and HPB Surgery at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, where he is a senior staff specialist.
A/Prof. Truskett was appointed as Chairperson of Day Hospitals Australia in March 2019 and has taken an active role in both the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and General Surgeons Australia. He is a past President of General Surgeons Australia. As a College Councillor he has served on many College committees. He was the Chair of the Board of Surgical Education and Training and then served as Censor in Chief. He is the immediate past President of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He is the current Chair of the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC).
He is a proud patron of the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association and a committed advocate for equity of access for indigenous Australians to medical schools and specialty training.
2:00pm - Keynote Speaker - Dr Alan D. Thompson: Artificial intelligence - Working in the new reality
Artificial intelligence: Working in the new reality
2024 AI is extraordinarily capable. We are now in the middle of a shift more profound than the discovery of fire, the harnessing of electricity, or the birth of the internet. Join Alan as we dive into what AI means, how it’s being used across healthcare and hospital services, and how you can integrate it more completely…
Click here to read Dr Alan D Thompson’s bio
Sponsored by EBOS Healthcare
2:50pm - Afternoon tea and networking in the Exhibition Hall
Delegates are invited to join our sponsors and exhibitors for afternoon tea in the Exhibition Hall
3:20pm - Panel Discussion - Solutions for Cyber Security
In recent years, several high-profile cyber-attacks have targeted Australian organisations, underscoring the need for proactive cybersecurity strategies. This panel discussion will provide practical solutions for cyber security in hospitals, including incident management plans and how to prepare for a cyber-attack.
Panel Chair: Josh Paul, Managing Director, Tecnic Group
Panellists:
- Dwight Hellings, Account Director, PSC Mediprotect
- Serena King, Assistant Director, Cyber Security Outreach, Cyber Security Response Coordination Unit, National Office of Cyber Security, Home Affairs Department
- Grant Lockwood, Chief Information Security Officer, Virtus Health
- Dr David Canty, Associate Professor and Academic Director of Ultrasound Simulation, University of Melbourne; Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Medicine and Nursing, Monash University; VMO Consultant Anaesthetist Cabrini Health; Medical Director, Sleep Dentistry Services
4:20pm - Panel Discussion - Solutions for Workforce Access
Healthcare services continue to encounter workforce challenges, with staff shortages and difficulties finding new, experienced, and dedicated staff. Panellists in this session will provide some solutions for addressing workforce accessibility issues, offering insights into recruitment, training, mentoring, and strategies for retaining staff.
Panel Chair: Alex Konstandinidis, Strategic Finance Business Partner, Tier One Advisory
Panellists:
- Michelle Bibby, Infection Control Consultant, Manager of Day Hospitals Australia University Project
- Prof (Practise) Alison McMillan PSM, Chief Nurse, Department of Health (joining virtually)
- Carina Mathiasen Gabell, Director of Clinical Services, Vista Day Surgery
- Dr Gail Ross-Adjie, Senior Lecturer, Perioperative Program Coordinator, University of Notre Dame Australia
5:30pm - End of Presentations Day 1
5:30pm - 7:00pm - Evening Cocktail Reception in the Exhibition Hall
Our Evening Reception is a networking event for our delegates, exhibitors and presenters and provides the perfect opportunity to catch up with colleagues, meet with suppliers and build new business relationships in a relaxed environment.
Light canapes and beverages will be served in the Exhibition Hall.
When: Wednesday 28 August – 5.30pm – 7pm
Where: Trade Exhibition Hall, Level 3, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost: Full conference registrations include a ticket to the Evening Reception. Additional tickets also available to purchase.
Dress: Smart casual / business attire
Sponsored by
7:30pm onwards - Day Hospitals Australia Member Dinner
Members of Day Hospitals Australia and their guests are invited to attend an informal dinner at the Conference. Join us to network with peers, exchange insights, and foster meaningful connections within the day hospital community.
Email info@dayhospitalsaustralia.net.au if you would like to attend and we’ll send you further information.
This function is intended for individual members and staff employed at hospitals who are members of Day Hospitals Australia
8:00am - 5:00pm - Registration Desk & Exhibition Hall Open
Tea, coffee & light snacks will be available from 8am in the Exhibition Hall
Level 3, Bellevue Lounge & Bellevue Ballroom 1, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
8:00am - 9:00am - Tea, coffee & light refreshments available in the Exhibition Hall
Join our sponsors and exhibitors from 8:00am for Tea, coffee & light breakfast snacks in the Exhibition Hall
Level 3, Bellevue Lounge & Bellevue Ballroom 1, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
9:00am - Start of Day 2 Presentations
Presentations begin at 9:00am in the main Plenary Hall (Bellevue Ballroom 2, Level 3, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre)
9:10am - Collective bargaining for better outcomes
Small Hospitals Collective is a group of like-minded day and small overnight hospitals that work together for better outcomes in health fund and supplier negotiations. Simon and Alex will outline how it works, how it makes life easier and how you can join.
Presented by Simon Coupe and Alex Konstandinidis
Sponsored by
9:40am - Panel Discussion - Solutions for Revenue Generation
While private health insurers acknowledge the value of day hospitals in providing quality, safe, efficient and cost-effective care, they often fail to ensure sufficient volume and compensation to sustain the long term viability of the private healthcare system. In this discussion, panellists will examine solutions for day hospitals to receive fair payment for quality, safe, cost-effective care.
Panel Chair: Oliver Peterson, 6PR Perth
Panellists:
- Nick Bailey, Hub Lead – Healthcare Funding & Policy, Medibank (appearing virtually)
- Scott Bell, healthcare innovator & strategic leader, former COO of Nexus Hospitals
- Simon Coupe, Business Consultant
- Luke Givney, General Manager – Hospital & Medical Partnerships, Bupa
- Brian Kelleher, Assistant Secretary, Private Health Industry Branch, Australian Government Department of Health
- Sam Webster, Head of Health Service Contracting, Honeysuckle Health
Sponsored by
10:40am - Morning tea and networking in the Exhibition Hall
Delegates are invited to join our sponsors and exhibitors for morning tea in the Exhibition Hall
11:10am - Keynote Speaker - Reframing Duty of Care, Dianne Driscoll
Every day, millions of people go to work while experiencing mental illness and mental ill-health. Employers have a Duty of Care for employee mental wellbeing, however employees also have a Duty of Care for their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of their colleagues.
Through this presentation you will learn:
- The 3 guiding principles for a mentally healthy workplace
- How to immediately implementable strategies to Care for Self and Care for Others
- 3 key ways to develop a culture of Courageous Conversations across your team and organisation
Dianne Driscoll is a Change & Resilience Coach, Consultant, Facilitator, and Speaker. Having had an extensive 20+ year corporate career in technology and organisational change, she now focuses her expertise on helping global leaders build change, resilience, and leadership capability in themselves, their teams, and their organisations.
Click here to read Dianne’s bio
Sponsored by
12:10pm - Presentation - AI in Medicine - Dr Ishita Barua
This presentation explores the use of artificial intelligence in medicine, specifically focusing on its applications in surgery. It will examine the clinical evidence supporting the use of AI, highlighting how it can enhance patient outcomes and streamline medical procedures. Additionally, the talk will address the ethical challenges that arise when implementing AI technologies in healthcare settings, discussing the balance between innovation and patient safety. This session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and future potential of AI in the medical field.
About the speaker: Dr Ishita Barua
Dr. Ishita Barua is a medical doctor with a PhD in artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine from the University of Oslo. She is Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Livv Health.
Dr. Barua is an award-winning AI researcher and was a Fulbright scholar at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and she has previously served as the Lead AI in Healthcare at Deloitte. Prior to this Dr. Barua worked as a resident in Gastroenterology, specializing in colorectal cancer screening with AI-enhanced colonoscopy.
Recognized as one of Norway’s 50 most influential women in technology, Dr. Barua has also made her mark as an author, publishing her book “Artificial Intelligence Saves Lives” last year. She also serves as deputy member of The Norwegian Biotechnology Advisory Board appointed by the Norwegian government and as a board member of The Norwegian Council of Digital Ethics.
12:50pm - Networking lunch in the Exhibition Hall
Delegates are invited to join our sponsors and exhibitors for lunch in the Exhibition Hall
1:50pm - Panel Discussion - Solutions for Hospital Leadership in Difficult Times
Recognised senior leaders from the Australian Healthcare sector will discuss strategies for hospital management in difficult times and provide insight into the solutions they’ve successfully implemented to combat the increasing cost of delivering safe and quality healthcare.
Panel Chair – Tim Traill, Managing Director, Hobart Eye Surgeons
Panellists:
- Cameron Fuller, CEO (Interim) Nexus Hospitals
- Matt Kelly, CEO PresMed Australia
- Fiona Langley, Southern Operations Director, Nexus Hospitals
- Cheryle Royle, former CEO, St Vincent’s Hospital Brisbane
- Richard Royle, former Group Executive Director, UnitingCare Health Queensland and past President Australian Private Hospitals Association
Sponsored by:
3:00pm - Afternoon tea and networking in the Exhibition Hall
Delegates are invited to join our sponsors and exhibitors for afternoon tea in the Exhibition Hall
3:30pm - Panel Discussion - Benefits of day hospitals for Medical Specialists and their patients
The day hospital sector provides safe, quality and cost-effective health care. In this session, panellists will discuss the benefits of day hospitals for medical specialists and their patients, ways to increase patient services and procedures in the day hospital sector, and collaborative solutions to achieve innovative care and sustainability of the Australian healthcare system.
Panel Chair: A/Prof Philip Truskett – Day Hospitals Australia Board Chairperson
Panellists:
- Dr Aaron Buckland, Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Spinal and Scoliosis Surgeon, Melbourne Orthopaedic Group (joining virtually)
- Dr Leena Nagappan, Consultant Anaesthetist, ANZCA Day Surgery Special Interest Group ASA
- Dr John Napoli, Gastroenterologist, Pennant Hills Gastroenterology
- Dr Glen Power, CEO, Lions Eye Institute
- Dr Ernest Tan, Dermatologist, Clinical Senior Lecturer UWA
- Dr Edward van Beem, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Sponsored by:
5:00pm - End of Day 2
7:00pm - 11:00pm - Conference Dinner & Awards Ceremony @ Frasers Kings Park
Enjoy a taste of Perth while catching up with friends and colleagues. The Conference Dinner includes canapes, dinner, drinks and entertainment, and the inaugural Day Hospitals Australia Awards Ceremony.
Fraser’s Kings Park is located in the tranquil surrounds of Kings Park and sits high above the city with views of Perth and the beautiful Swan River.
Buses will transport guests to / from the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre to Fraser’s Kings Park.
When: Thursday 29 August – 7pm – 11pm
Where: State Reception Centre, Frasers Kings Park
Cost: Included in full conference registration with additional tickets available to purchase
Dress: Cocktail
Awards Ceremony sponsored by
7:30am - 9:00am - Optional workshop - Private Health Insurance – what providers need to know
In this optional workshop (capped at 40 delegates), attendees will hear from Dr Daniel Heredia (Group Executive Insurance and Health Services at HBF) who will provide an insight into how private health insurance works, including information on business models and motivations of insurers.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
Email Aasta.Thomson@dayhospitalsaustralia.net.au to join the Wait List.
About the speaker:
Dr Daniel Heredia
Group Executive Insurance and Health Services – HBF
MBBS (Hons), MBA (Distinction), Dip. Public Health, GAICD, FRACMA, FCHSM
Dr Daniel Heredia is a specialist medical administrator who works as the Group Executive – Insurance and Health Services at HBF Health. HBF is the fifth largest health insurer in Australia and includes the wholly owned Queensland Country Health Fund and see-u by HBF. Daniel is responsible for HBF’s insurance function and clinical services businesses including product design and monitoring, actuarial services, provider contracting, claims integrity, Queensland health fund operations (QCHF & See-U) and chronic disease management programs. Daniel also oversees HBF’s clinical businesses as the Managing Director of HBF Wellness, which includes HBF Dental and the Life Ready Health Group.
Before joining HBF, Daniel was the Deputy CEO and Medical Director at Hollywood Private Hospital, one of the largest private hospitals in Australia. He was also involved in leading the WA COVID-19 response as the Deputy Chief Executive COVID-19 Health Operations and has previously worked as a Medical Advisor to Medicare Australia.
Daniel is a Practitioner Member of the Medical Board of Australia. He has previously served as a Board Member of the WA Country Health Service (where he also chaired the Safety and Quality Board Subcommittee), as a Board Member of Private Healthcare Australia and was the immediate past Chair of the Western Australia Registration Committee of the Medical Board of Australia and practitioner member on the WA Board of the Medical Board of Australia. Daniel has also served as a Councillor with the Australian Medical Association (WA) and the Postgraduate Medical Council of WA, and as an Honorary Clinical Consultant with The University of Western Australia.
8:00am - 11:00am - Registration Desk & Exhibition Hall Open
Join our sponsors and exhibitors from 8:00am for Tea, coffee & light breakfast snacks in the Exhibition Hall
Level 3, Bellevue Lounge & Bellevue Ballroom 1, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
8:00am - 9:00am - Tea, coffee & light refreshments available in the Exhibition Hall
Join our sponsors and exhibitors from 8:00am for Tea, coffee & light breakfast snacks in the Exhibition Hall
Level 3, Bellevue Lounge & Bellevue Ballroom 1, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
9:00am - Start of Day 3 Presentations
Presentations begin at 9:00am in the main Plenary Hall (Bellevue Ballroom 2, Level 3, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre)
9:10am - Panel Discussion - Solutions for Accreditation
The Day Hospital sector continues to face ongoing challenges with the current accreditation system, which employs a one size fits all system for public and private hospitals irrespective of their scope and associated risks. Presenters in this panel will examine the current system, and the need for a fit for purpose accreditation that reflects the model of care delivered by day hospitals in Australia.
Panel Chair: Helen Bucknell – Quality and Infection Prevention and Control Consultant
Panellists:
- Monique Dyer, Manager, Regulated Facilities, Regulatory Compliance and Operations – Health, Department of Health, Victoria
- Luke Givney, General Manager – Hospital & Medical Partnerships, Bupa
- Jane Griffiths, CEO, Day Hospitals Australia
- Brian Kelleher, Assistant Secretary, Private Health Industry Branch, Australian Government Department of Health
Sponsored by
10:20am - Morning tea and networking in the Exhibition Hall
Delegates are invited to join our sponsors and exhibitors for morning tea in the Exhibition Hall
11:00am - Keynote Speaker - Creating a Culture of Conscious Communication, Malcolm Dix, Bullshift
Malcolm Dix is a Bullshift Facilitator, Executive Coach, Counsellor, Accredited PRINT Practitioner and recovering StandUp Comedian with over 20 years of experience presenting to diverse audiences across Australia.
In this presentation, Malcolm will discuss tools to create a culture of conscious communication through Bullshift. The Bullshift Principles are 12 DON’Ts that block openness, honesty and straight talk and 12 DO’s To SHIFT them. Practising Bullshift can help people to increase self-awareness, improve communication and achieve more through collaboration.
Click here to read Malcolm’s bio
Sponsored by:
12:45pm - Conference Close - Jane Griffiths, CEO of Day Hospitals Australia
Jane Griffiths (BAppSc (Dist), MCNA, AIMM, RN) was appointed to the inaugural CEO position of Day Hospitals Australia on 1 July 2014. Previously she was the Day Hospitals Australia President from 2010 to 30 June 2014 and served on the Board of Directors and the former Management Committee of Day Hospitals Australia since 2008.
Prior to this, she was the Business Manager/DON of Perth Dermatology Clinic and conducted JG Consulting. Prior to that Jane was the Business Manager of The Women’s Clinic Day Hospital for 7½ years, McCourt Street Day Surgery for 7 years and Nursing Coordinator, Perioperative Services at St John of God Hospital Subiaco for 10 years. Whilst a Senior Nursing Executive at St John of God, Subiaco Jane was sent on 7-week sabbatical to the USA in 1997 to explore latest trends in same day surgery visiting California, Illinois, & Pennsylvania.
In 2021 Jane was appointed as one of the three Australian representatives on the International Association of Ambulatory Surgery (IAAS) General Assembly.
Jane is passionate about same day surgery and care.
1:00pm - End of Conference. Pack & Go lunch served to delegates on departure
Finish times is approx.
Pack & Go lunch served to delegates on departure
Extend your stay and explore the Perth region!
The Day Hospitals Australia National Conference 2024 will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Why not take advantage of your time in Western Australia and explore Perth and its surrounding areas. Click here for more information including Destination Perth Holiday Planner and Perth Holiday Offers.
This Conference is endorsed by ACN according to their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 12 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard.