Professional development opportunities and events read more

Grant closing soon for Chronic Disease Service Mapping Project
Do you work in chronic disease management? read more

GPs generosity for women in crisis
There is still time to assist women in crisis read more

My Health Record Webinar series
New series of webinars read more

More dispensing systems connect to My Health Record
2017 Clinical Practice guidelines released read more

Biannual Frankston Forum: Best approaches to sensitive clinic visits
Learn about codeine seeking behaviour, STI management and AOD in pregnancy read more

Cancer Screening Community of Practice
2017 Clinical Practice guidelines released read more

The Implications of Codeine Rescheduling
Webinar will discuss the implications of codeine rescheduling read more

Frankston HIV Treatment and Prevention Clinic
Symposium will look at issues surrounding the management of chronic pain the community read more

Chronic Disease - A preventive health initiative
Video campaign highlighting impact of chronic disease read more

National Skin Cancer Action Week
Display resources and read some practice points read more

SEMPHN is seeking proposals from suitably qualified organisations to undertake a Chronic Disease Service Mapping Project in our catchment.

A grant of between $300,000 and $500,000 is available for the work, which will contribute to SEMPHN improving chronic disease services for people in the region.

Tenders close 3pm, 1 December.

To see full details, register your interest and apply for these tenders, go to SEMPHN's Tenderlink page.

All questions about the tenders must be asked via the online forum on SEMPHN’s Tenderlink page by 2pm, 24 November 2017.

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SEMPHN would like to thank Berwick Healthcare and Hastings Clinic for donating New Day Boxes for women in crisis.

It is great to see the generosity of general practices within our region.

There’s still time to make a donation to help reach the target of 15,000 New Day Boxes.

More information.

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The Australian Digital Health Agency is hosting a series of webinars over the coming months to help healthcare providers build confidence and familiarise themselves with using the My Health Record system. All Australians will be assigned a My Health Record by December 2017 in preparation for the move to opt-out in 2018.

Webinar 1: An Introduction to My Health Record

Date: Thursday 23/11/2017

Time: 5:00-6:00PM (AEDT)

More information and registration.

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This month three dispensing system vendors announced their products are now integrated with the national My Health Record system. This increases the opportunity for pharmacists to participate in the sharing and viewing of information such as adverse reactions, current conditions, dispense records, and discharge summaries. The three products are:

- Minfos
- RxOne
- Dispense Works

They join Fred Dispense and Aquarius, which have been integrated for a number of years.

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Join Area 4 Pharmacotherapy Network on the 6 December for patient engagement tips and an in-depth look at challenging topics:

- Codeine seeking behaviour
- Sexual health and STI management
- Alcohol and drug use in pregnancy

The forum will assist with identifying the tools and treatments available for common STIs, developing methods for engaging patients seeking Codeine and provide appropriate management and treatment. In addition the forum will explain key issues that can occur with use of drugs and alcohol in pregnancy and develop strategies for optimising best care for the patient and baby.

This Activity has been approved by the RACGP QI&CPD Program Activity ID: 115943. Total Points: 4 Category 2 points.

Register here or for further information contact Jacqueline Apostolopoulos.

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The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) have approved the 2017 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention, Early Detection and Management of Colorectal Cancer.

These guidelines provide information and recommendations to guide general practices across the continuum of bowel cancer care including:
- Prevention;
- Screening and diagnosis;
- Clinical aspects of surgery;
- Treatment;
- Follow-up; and
- Psychosocial care.

The attached fact sheet outlines the key changes to the Guidelines relating to the Program and how GPs can support the Program in line with the NHMRC’s evidence-based recommendations.

For more information please visit Clinical practice guidelines for the prevention, early detection and management of colorectal cancer  and The National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Guidelines.

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The RACGP Victoria New Fellows and Drug and Alcohol Committees are offering members a webinar on the implications of codeine rescheduling. Held on 6 December the aim of this session is to inform GPs about the upcoming changes in the rescheduling of this drug and the potential implications it may have. It also aims to provide GPs with strategies on how to treat patients who may have developed an addiction to codeine.

More information and registration.

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Alfred Health, in partnership with Frankston Healthcare, now operates a monthly HIV treatment and prevention clinic based in Frankston. The clinic is staffed by an Alfred Health Infectious Diseases Physician and operates once a month on a Tuesday afternoon (1 – 4pm). The clinic provides access to both HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) via the PrEPX trial, and HIV treatment for people living with HIV in the Frankston & Mornington Peninsula area.

Visit Alfred Health PrEPX website for further information or download the flyer with details on the referral process.

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Alfred Health in support of the Department of Health and Human Services, are launching the initiative Right word. Right time - a digital campaign promoting patient behaviour changes around alcohol, physical activity, diet and smoking.

The video campaign highlights the impact of chronic disease and the health of Australians. To view the video go to Right word. Right time.

For more information on the initiative, contact Alfred Health prevention team.

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With two in three Australians diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70, National Skin Cancer Action Week is an important reminder of sun protection and early skin cancer detection.

More than 2,000 people in Australia die from skin cancer each year, and Cancer Council estimates that Australia spends more than $1 billion per year treating skin cancer.

Yet, most skin cancers can be prevented by the use of good sun protection. That’s why this National Skin Cancer Action Week, Australians of all ages are urged to use the five forms of sun protection. These are to:

• slip on sun-protective clothing
• slop on SPF30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen
• slap on a broad-brimmed hat
• seek shade
• slide on sunglasses.

A combination of these measures, along with regular checks for any changes, are the keys to reducing skin cancer risk.

Check-out the National Skin Cancer Action Week Resources that can be used in your practice rooms.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

22 Nov		What is new in Meningococcal Disease Vaccination? GPs, Practice Nurses Webinar Details and registration
23 Nov		Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) GPs Bentleigh East Details and registration
28 Nov		Nellie: supporting your Chronic Disease Management General Practice Brighton Details and registration
28 Nov		Cancer Screening in General Practice GPs SEMPHN Heatherton Details and registration
29 Nov		Dandenong Practice Networks Practice Nurse, Practice Managers Dandenong Details and registration
29 Nov		Identifying and Managing Prescription and Over-the-Counter Opioid Dependence in General Practice GPs St Kilda East Details and registration
2 Dec		The Alfred Pain Symposium: Agendas surrounding the Management of Chronic Pain in the Community GPs, Medical Specialist Melbourne Details and registration
4 Dec		Stop Domestic Violence Conference Australia All Melbourne Details an registration
5 Dec		Changes to the Victorian law on consent for medical treatment: Are you ready? Palliative Care Services, General Practice, Aged Care, Community Health Sandringham Details and registration
5 Dec		Tender and submission writing Manager, Owner/Principal, Practice Manager Webinar  Details and registration
6 Dec		The Implications of Codeine Rescheduling GPs Webinar Details and registration
6 Dec		Biannual Frankston Forum : Best approaches to sensitive clinic visits Allied Health Professional, GPs, Practice Nurse, Pharmacist, Practice Administration, Practice Manager Frankston Details and registration
7 Dec		Codeine rescheduling & its impact on the treatment of opioid dependence GPs Richmond Details and registration
7 Dec		St Kilda Practice Networks Practice Nurse, Practice Managers St Kilda Details and registration

For more information about events contact Stephenie Cook ph: (03) 8514 6609 or events@semphn.org.au

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