Compliance & Privacy Act Consulting

Navigate Australian Healthcare Regulations with Confidence

Expert guidance to help Australian healthcare organizations meet regulatory requirements and protect patient information.

Overview

Why Compliance Matters in Healthcare

Australian healthcare organizations must comply with strict privacy laws and industry regulations. Non-compliance can result in significant penalties, legal action, and damage to your reputation.

Our compliance consulting services help you understand your obligations, implement proper controls, and maintain ongoing compliance with Australian healthcare regulations.

Our Compliance Services

Comprehensive Regulatory Guidance

Navigate the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) with expert guidance tailored to healthcare operations.

Build and maintain information security management systems that meet international standards for healthcare data protection.

Ensure your practice properly collects, stores, uses, and discloses patient health information in compliance with all 13 APPs.

Meet your obligations under the My Health Records system and protect patient digital health records.

Identify compliance risks, assess current practices, and create actionable roadmaps for remediation.

Develop comprehensive privacy frameworks, policies, and procedures that meet regulatory requirements.

Educate your team on privacy obligations, data handling procedures, and security best practices.

Compliance Consulting Process

How We Help You Achieve Compliance

1. Initial Assessment

Review your current practices, systems, and documentation to understand your compliance status.

2. Gap Analysis

Identify areas where you fall short of regulatory requirements and assess risk levels.

3. Compliance Roadmap

Create a prioritized plan with specific actions, timelines, and resources needed to achieve compliance.

4. Policy Development

Draft privacy policies, data handling procedures, and governance frameworks that meet legal requirements.

5. Implementation Support

Guide you through implementing new policies, procedures, and technical controls.

6. Staff Training

Educate your team on their privacy obligations and how to handle patient information correctly.

7. Ongoing Monitoring

Regular reviews to ensure continued compliance as regulations evolve and your practice grows.

ISO 27001 for Healthcare

Information Security Management System Implementation

Risk Assessment: Identify and evaluate information security risks specific to your healthcare operations.
Control Implementation: Establish security controls to protect patient data and meet ISO 27001 requirements.
Documentation: Create the policies, procedures, and records required for ISO 27001 certification.
Internal Audits: Regular assessments to ensure your security management system is working effectively.
Certification Support: Prepare for external audits and help you achieve ISO 27001 certification.
Continuous Improvement: Ongoing optimization of your security management system based on changing threats and business needs.

Privacy Policy Development

Essential Documentation for Healthcare Compliance

Clear explanation of how your organization collects, uses, and protects patient information.

Procedures for identifying, responding to, and reporting data breaches as required by law.

Proper documentation for obtaining patient consent to collect and use health information.

Step-by-step guidance for staff on securely handling patient information.

Processes for patients to access their information and request corrections.

Contracts ensuring vendors and partners also protect patient information appropriately.

Compliance Training

Educating Your Healthcare Team

Help staff understand their obligations under the Privacy Act and APPs.

Practical guidance on securely managing patient information in daily operations.

Teach staff how to recognize and prevent common causes of data breaches.

Train your team on what to do if a security incident or breach occurs.

Customized education for different roles, from reception staff to clinical practitioners.

Regular training sessions to keep staff informed about regulatory changes and new threats.

Benefits

Why Healthcare Organizations Choose Our Compliance Services

Avoid Penalties

Prevent costly fines and legal action from regulatory breaches.

Pass Audits

Be prepared and confident when regulators or accreditation bodies review your practices.

Protect Your Reputation

Demonstrate commitment to patient privacy and maintain trust in your practice.

Reduce Risk

Identify and address compliance gaps before they become serious problems.

Clear Accountability

Establish proper governance and responsibilities for data protection across your organization.

Peace of Mind

Know that you’re meeting your legal obligations and protecting patient information properly.

Achieve Compliance Confidence Today

Don’t navigate complex healthcare regulations alone. Get expert guidance to protect your practice and patients. Book your free 30-minute compliance consultation to discuss your regulatory requirements.