Managed IT for GP, Dental, & Allied Health Practices
Managed IT for Healthcare Providers That Keeps Care Moving
When clinical systems slow down, patients wait and clinicians fall behind. RDS IT Solutions keeps your practice systems available and patient records protected, with local technicians who understand clinic life.
What IT support does a healthcare organisation need?
Key Recommended IT services for healthcare providers
How does managed IT for healthcare providers reduce risk?
Managed IT for healthcare providers reduces risk by keeping clinical systems monitored, isolating vulnerable equipment, and making sure patient data can be recovered quickly. RDS IT Solutions, as your local managed IT provider based in Wollongong, links each challenge to a specific service and a practical outcome for your practice.
Challenge
Shared workstations.
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Cyber Security and Cloud and Microsoft 365, with individual logins, faster sign-in options, and automatic screen locking.
Business Outcome
Clear audit trails and less temptation to share accounts.
Challenge
Ransomware and data breaches.
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Backup and Disaster Recovery, with backups an attacker can't alter, plus Cybersecurity monitoring
Business Outcome
A tested way to recover, and lower risk of a notifiable breach.
Challenge
Telehealth and multi-site practice.
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Networking, VoIP and Business Phones, and secure remote access.
Business Outcome
Reliable virtual consultations and consistent access at every location.
Why do healthcare providers choose RDS IT Solutions?
Healthcare providers choose RDS IT Solutions because we plan IT around clinic hours, protect patient records to recognised standards, and give practice managers one accountable contact.
Case Study
Microsoft 365 Migration and Defederation
A healthcare provider had a Microsoft 365 environment linked to a tenant it didn't control, which left leadership with real security and privacy concerns.
RDS IT Solutions moved the organisation's email, files, and Teams data to its own tenant, removed the federation link, and added stronger security controls and ongoing management.
The organisation now fully owns its data, controls who has access, and has one accountable provider looking after the environment.
Which compliance frameworks apply to healthcare IT in Australia?
Healthcare providers in Australia must meet privacy laws for health information, and practices that use national digital health systems have extra obligations. RDS IT Solutions helps practices put in place and maintain the IT controls these requirements depend on, and keeps records to support audits and accreditation.
- Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles: Organisations that provide a health service and hold health information are generally covered regardless of their turnover.
- The Notifiable Data Breaches scheme requires eligible breaches to be reported to affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
- My Health Records Act 2012 and My Health Records Rule 2016: Healthcare organisations registered to use My Health Record must keep a written policy on how they secure and control access to the system. They must also train staff on it and review it regularly.
- Healthcare Identifiers Act 2010: This sets rules for how healthcare identifiers for patients, providers, and organisations are used and protected.
- State and territory health records laws: These include the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 in NSW, the Health Records Act 2001 in Victoria, and the Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997 in the ACT.
- RACGP Standards for general practices: General practices seeking accreditation must show they manage information security, including access controls, backups, and business continuity. The RACGP also publishes guidance on information security for general practice.
- NSQHS Standards: Hospitals and day procedure services are accredited against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, which include expectations for managing clinical information safely.
- ASD Essential Eight: The Australian Signals Directorate's baseline cyber security strategies give practices a recognised benchmark for securing systems.
RDS IT Solutions does not provide legal or compliance advice. Accountability for these obligations stays with your board and licensee. RDS IT Solutions provides the technical controls and records that support them.
Frequently asked questions about managed IT for healthcare providers
Managed IT for healthcare providers includes monitoring and maintenance of clinical workstations and servers, helpdesk support, cyber security, secure networking, backup, and IT planning for a fixed monthly fee. RDS IT Solutions organises this support around patient care, so updates are scheduled outside clinic hours and issues affecting consulting rooms or reception are treated as a priority.
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Acknowledgement of Country
RDS IT Solutions acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.