Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Governance Policy

Applicable to: This policy is applicable to WA health entities.

Description: In April 2014 WA Health introduced a new governance structure for Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The primary aim of the governance structure is to ensure that the right ICT systems are in place to enable WA Health to provide safe, high quality, accountable and effective health care for Western Australians in a financially sustainable environment.

This policy is a mandatory requirement for Health Service Providers under the Information and Communications Technology Policy Framework pursuant to section 26(2)(k) of the Health Services Act 2016.

This policy is also a mandatory requirement for the Department of Health pursuant to section 29 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.

Date of effect: 01 July 2016

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