The Australian Digital Health Agency is delighted to announce the appointment of Karen Booth as its inaugural Chief Clinical Adviser (Nursing). Ms Booth is a highly respected and experienced nurse, with a background in primary care, preventative care, clinical governance and leadership.
Agency CEO Amanda Cattermole PSM said Ms Booth's appointment was a significant milestone for the Agency and the digital health sector, as it augments and strengthens the Agencys clinical leadership alongside the recent appointment of Dr Amandeep Hansra as its Chief Clinical Adviser (Medicine).
"Ms Booth is an influential leader who has been advocating for the role of nurses in digital health for many years. She has been a key contributor to the advancement of digital health in the nursing profession and played a pivotal role in the future of the Australian healthcare system as a member of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce. I am thrilled to welcome her to the Agency and look forward to her guidance and advice on how to better support the nursing workforce in the adoption and use of digital solutions," Ms Cattermole said.