Data and Application Custodianship (DAC)

• An understanding of Data and Application custodianship.
• An understanding of the importance of Data and Application custodianship for Queensland Health.
• An understanding of the supporting information management governance framework.
• An understanding of key Data and Application custodianship roles and responsibilities.
• Knowledge and access to relevant Data and Application custodianship reference documents and supporting materials.

Background:

• Queensland Health recognises the importance of data as a key strategic asset which is used for the clinical care of patients, funding, management, planning, monitoring, improvement, research and the evaluation of health and health services.
• Health Informatics Services (HIS) is leading efforts to identify and formally appoint Data and Application custodians and also raise awareness of Data and Application custodianship amongst Queensland Health staff.