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MEDITECH Training and Resources

As part of our commitment to improving clinical workflows, Meditech Expanse has replaced deLacy.

What has changed?

deLacy has entered read-only mode as of the 7 March. You still have access to deLacy in read-only mode for 90 days to review past records as needed.
We are migrating five years of patient data into Meditech Expanse. If the data migration isn't complete, please use deLacy in read-only mode to access historical data.

Training and Resources

If you have any questions or experience technical or operational issues. Please contact Meriam Dhanapaul - SVPHS Clinical Information Coordinator: meriam.dhanapaul@svha.org.au

How to effectively use the MEDITECH EMR to review your patients and document in their electronic medical record.

Watch a recording of the previous session.

Thank you for your engagement and cooperation in making this transition to Meditech a success.

HealthLink Secure Messaging is being activated across all St Vincent’s Private Hospitals in New South Wales.

From the week commencing 18 August, patient discharge summaries will be sent automatically via HealthLink to a patient’s GP — if that GP is registered with HealthLink and listed in the patient record.

This change will:

Improve communication with community GPs
Reduce manual processes and administrative burden
Support better continuity of care for our private patients

Thank you for your continued support as we modernise and improve how we share information with our community healthcare providers.

Applying for Credentials at SVPHS

Prior to commencement at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney (SVPHS), you must first be granted Credentialing Privileges by the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC).

Please complete and submit the online application by clicking on the link below. Once your application is received it will be processed and forwarded to the Executive Team to review for completeness and recommendation that it be presented at the next Committee Meeting for review and/or approval.

If you hold current credentials at another SVHA facility, please contact the credentialing officer (T: 02 8382 7409 or email SVPHS.Credentialing@svha.org.au) before completing the online application form, as we may be able to access your National Credentialing file.

LINK TO ONLINE CREDENTIALING APPLICATION FORM

The Committee meets every 2 months. If you require credentials sooner, please contact the credentialing officer once you have submitted your application with your scheduled start date and names of VMOs you will be assisting so that we can request temporary credentials for you.

Please take the time to read the “Guide to Applying Online” at the beginning of the application. You will be required to attach copies of necessary documentation to your application. These must be attached individually in PDF format and named in such a way to ensure easy identification of the document.

Types of documentation which may be required:

National Medical Registration – AHPRA
Current Medical Indemnity Insurance Certificate (mandatory)
Current CV (mandatory)
Completed Criminal History Consent Form and 4* proof of identity documents (mandatory)
* 1x Category A Document: Australian Passport, Australian Birth Certificate, Australian Visa, or ImmiCard.
* 1x Category B Document: Australian Drivers Licence, Foreign Passport, Australian Marriage Certificate, Proof of Age Card, or Photo Identity Card.
* 2x Category C Documents: Medicare Card, Enrolment with the Australian Electoral Commission, Australian Government Photo Identity Card, Private Health Fund Card, Credit/Debit Card, or Utility Bill.
Signed SVPHS declaration (mandatory)
Evidence of Educational Qualifications
Medicare provider number and letter
Three referees’ names, phone numbers, and email addresses (mandatory)
* At least one referee must be a currently credentialed VMO at SVPHS.
* At least one referee must be an immediate supervisor.

If you have any questions with regard to the online application process, please contact the Credentialing Officer:

02 8382 7409
E: SVPHS.Credentialing@svha.org.au

In a recent audit, we identified that 72% of our patients are being discharged after 11.00am. This note is a reminder of the Hospital’s Admission Criteria Policy which states discharge time is 10.00am or earlier.

It is important that this criteria is adhered to, as it supports room preparations for new admissions and ensures nursing and support staff are scheduled appropriately for anticipated patient volumes throughout the day.

We understand there may be instances where a 10.00am discharge is not appropriate due to the patient's condition. In such circumstances, please communicate with the Nurse Unit Manager to facilitate alternative discharge arrangements.

Managing Medico-Legal Risk

VMO Education Session on 25 March

Topics include Managing medico-legal risk, De-identified case examples where documentation has had a significant impact on findings / outcomes and HCCC annual report complaint/investigation data and issues.

Click the link to view the session - View Session

deLacy will not be accessible from June 5 2025

Starting June 5, 2025, you will not be able to access deLacy as the system is being discontinued from use.

What does this mean for me?

All deLacy patient records from Jan 2020 have been migrated into MEDITECH.
If a patient has been pre-admitted since March 4, 2025, these records will be available to be viewed in the chart.
For patients who have not been pre-admitted since March 4, 2025, these records will not appear in the chart but can still be accessed through e-Chart.
Hospital Coordinators and NUMs have been provided access and training on eChart.
Doctors can access the migrated records from Jan 2020 through the Medical module, they do not need to access records via eChart.
If you require access to deLacy patient records pre-Jan 2020, please contact your local Health Information Management team.

If you have any issues accessing MEDITECH, please reach out to the MEDITECH training team at MEDITECH.EMR.Training@svha.org.au.