A project manager was appointed to ensure the successful implementation of this project throughout June 2000 to July 2001. During 2000, the Consortium membership also developed Portfolio wide guidelines for the purchase of library management systems to assist the Department in its strategic procurement processes. By ensuring that Portfolio staff have access to current and quality information to support their work, the community can be assured that they are receiving the most appropriate care. The impact of access to appropriate information for clinical care has been measured by various studies. Additional funds were also secured for the inclusion of Australian Standards Online.
Access is available to approx.
24 hour a day basis via the Internet. 7 Consortium member representatives. Clinical practitioner representative. Rural regional representative. Increased range of products available to all staff through increased cooperative buying power.