Sydney Health Weekly 9 October 2019

Dear subscriber,

Welcome to this week's edition of Sydney Health Weekly! Central and Eastern Sydney PHN aims to make this newsletter your efficient one-stop-shop for primary health news and events within the central and eastern Sydney region. We are constantly working on making your news as targeted and relevant as possible and welcome your feedback to editor@cesphn.com.au.

Upcoming Annual General Meetings for member companies

All financial members will have received an invitation to their member organisation AGM which are being held in October and November. Attendance is only for current financial members. The dates are below:

Central & Eastern Sydney Allied Health Network: Thursday 17 October 2019 at 7pm
Central Sydney GP Network: Friday 25 October 2019 at 7pm
General Practice Eastern Sydney (GPES): Monday 28 October 2019 6.30pm
Shire GPs (Sutherland Division of General Practice): Thursday 7 November 2019 6pm
GP Crew: Sunday 10 November 2019 6pm
Sydney Health Community Network: Tuesday 12 November 2019 11.30 am

Please contact Sue Moxon for details or to RSVP, 9304 8720.

Practice Incentive Payment Quality Improvement (PIP QI)

PIP QI came into effect from 1 August 2019 and requires participating practices to share de-identified data with their local PHN and participate in continuous quality improvement. To quality for PIP QI the August quarter deadline is approaching. Your practice needs to use a clinical audit tool – either POLAR or PEN and share de-identified data with CESPHN as well as register for the incentive on PRODA and undertake Quality Improvement Activities.
Click here for more information or email pipqi@cesphn.com.au.

Guidance on a new Guidance: Your input is important!

CESPHN is one of seven PHNs nationally that have been successfully selected to implement and review the new intake guidance set by the Department of Health. We would like to invite you to a GP consultation on Wednesday 16 October.
Catering will be provided and you will be remunerated for your time.
Click here to view the flyer.
Click here for more information and to register.

Upcoming changes to MBS items - eating disorders

From 1 November 2019, a new suite of 64 Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items will be introduced to support a model of best practice evidence based care for patients with anorexia nervosa and other eligible patients with eating disorders.

The listing of these new items is a result of recommendations in 2018 by the independent clinician-led Medical Benefits Schedule Review Taskforce and the Australian Government’s response to those recommendations
This new item structure means eligible patients will be able to receive a Medicare rebate when eligible providers undertake the development of a Eating Disorder treatment and management plan or a review which will activate:
- a course of evidence based eating disorder psychological treatment services (up to a total of 40 psychological services in a 12 month period); and
- up to 20 dietetic services, in a 12 month period, depending on their treatment needs.
It is intended that the MBS services will be provided by practitioners with the knowledge, skills and experience in providing treatment to patients with eating disorders.
Treatment provided under the Eating Disorder Psychological Treatment items are limited to the defined list of evidence based eating disorder specific treatments.
The Better Access to Mental Health treatment pathway under the MBS remains for all patients who do not fit the eligibility criteria for the MBS Eating Disorders Treatment Pathway.
There will be an evaluation of the new items after 12 months to assess if the items are operating as intended for patients, providers and the Government.

Click here for more information.

Rapid assessment for FOBT +ve patients at St George Hospital

The aim of this service is to improve the timeliness of colonoscopies for patients with +ve FOBT. This will be done by getting fast access to the colonoscopy lists for patients in the public hospital, using a telephone Nurse-Led clinic model. The CNC will liaise with Gastroenterologists on your behalf to facilitate quick response for your patients, with the CNC your first point of call if you have any concerns. The advantages are reduced wait time between a +ve FOBT and outpatient colonoscopy within the public hospital setting, and streamlined, fast effective access to colonoscopies for outpatients. Suitable referrals are direct referrals from GPs of asymptomatic +ve FOBT patients or patients who have had previous cancer or polyp resections, and are due for their follow-up colonoscopies.

Please contact Sarah Rolls (Gastro CNC) at St George Hospital on 9113 2194 for more information.

New aged care guide - Silver Book

The RACGP Silver Book Expert Advisory Group is pleased to present the new edition of the RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book). The fifth edition provides GPs with up-to-date information on the complex care of older people. The Silver Book is now published on a newly designed website and will feature three interweaving parts:

Part A: Common clinical conditions in aged care (available online now)
Part B: General approaches to aged care (early-to-mid 2020)
Part C: Organisational approaches to aged care (mid-to-late 2020)

The first section to be published – Part A – is intended to be used as a point-of-care reference. It is designed to assist in clinical decision-making by presenting a snapshot view of the diagnosis and management of a range of clinical conditions.
Click here for more information.

Emerging Minds introduces a new suite of parental substance use resources for practitioners

Emerging Minds have just released a suite of parental substance use e-learning courses for practitioners working in all adult-focused services. Resources include:

Core and foundation course
Podcast discussing parental substance use and child-focused practice
A practice paper on how to keep children in mind when working with mothers affected by substance use
Webinars

Click here for more information.

BreastScreen mobile van at Flemington from 8-25 October

In Sydney Local Health District there are 423 projected cases of breast cancer in 2019. Breast screening participation in the Strathfield LGA is 44 per cent in comparison to 53 per cent in NSW. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month the BreastScreen mobile van will be at Homebush West Shopping Centre, opposite Flemington Train Station. Operating hours are Mon - Fri 8.45 am - 4.10 pm (closed for lunch from 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm). There is a Chinese interpreter available everyday from 9.00 am - 4.00 pm.
Click here for more information and to book online, or call 13 20 50.

CESPHN’s PIP QI & Quality Improvement webpage update

Be sure to check out PIP QI information & resources available on our PIP QI & Quality Improvement webpage. Whether you are a practice that is new to quality improvement activities or not, there are a range of sample templates available for download to help with your quality improvement activities under the “Getting Started with PIP QI” and “Other PHN Projects” tab. There is also information on the incentives that has been replaced, the 10 Quality Improvement Measures, our manual on how to register for a PRODA account and PIP QI, participation requirements and more.
Click here for more information.

NCIRS Immunisation schedules

NCIRS has produced the childhood immunisation schedule and the adult immunisation schedule which summarises immunisation recommendations for infants, children, adolescents and adults in Australia. It includes vaccinations funded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) as well as other recommendations for children and adults in accordance with The Australian Immunisation Handbook.
Click here for more information.

Seeking GPs for survey on chlamydia management in general practice - closing soon!

If you’re a GP working in Australian general practice, researchers at The University of Melbourne would love to hear about your chlamydia management practices and your opinion on some proposed strategies to support care of patients with a chlamydia infection. Complete this short 15-20-minute survey to be in a draw for one of ten $100 gift cards.This study has been approved by the University of Melbourne Ethics Committee. Ethics ID: 1853183.1. This survey is part of the Management of Chlamydia Cases in Australia (MoCCA) Project, administered by researchers at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, in collaboration with the Department of General Practice.
Click here to participate and click here for more information.

Join a project to improve child health to identify developmental problems

This project is looking at children's development problems, such as speech delay or autism from 18-24 months.The benefits of the project are:

Children identified will receive a gold-standard developmental assessment at 24 months
$500 for practice staff time
Free online module for RACGP 40 Category 1 QI & CPD points
Free workshop for Practice Nurses eligible for 4 CPD hours subject to approval by APNA
Parents will get access to child health information

Click here for more information on the study. Click here for an expression of interest.

Being an NDIS service provider

This is the last in our popular series of NDIS education sessions and it is focused on being an NDIS service provider. You’ll learn about registration, service agreements, quoting and billing, auditing, the new Quality and Safeguards Commission and more. If you are thinking of becoming an NDIS service provider, don’t miss this session. We start with dinner and networking at 6:30 pm, followed by presentations and Q&A. The session will held be at The Juniors Kingsford on Anzac Parade on Thursday 17 October.
Click here for more information and to register.

Community Diabetes Education - Greek

Diabetes NSW will run a FREE Greek education program for people at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and are not using insulin). This program will increase participants’ knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes.
Date: October 21, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club, 20-26 Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park
Click here for more information. For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.

Community Diabetes Education - Cantonese

Diabetes NSW will run a FREE Cantonese education program for people at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and are not using insulin). This program will increase participants’ knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes.
Date: October 24, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Canterbury Leagues Club, 26 Bridge Road Belmore
Click here for more information. For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.

Survey for GPs and podiatrists: Opinions about the benefit and role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic foot ulcer

UHeal Research Group are seeking a detailed understanding of what members opinions are about the benefit and role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic foot ulcer. The below link is to a short 7 question survey which will only take 5 minutes to complete.
Click here for more information.

New My Health Record resources for Practice Managers

Do you work in healthcare practice management? The Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) and the Australian Digital Health Agency have partnered to develop new resources to help practice managers and owners register and connect their practice to My Health Record.

My Health Record Handbook for Practice Managers
The handbook takes practice managers and owners through the process of registering their practice to access the My Health Record System along with advice around compliance, consent and privacy.
Download: My Health Record Handbook for Practice Managers.

My Health Record Practice Manager Registration Guide
This step-by-step guide takes practice managers and owners through registering their organisation to use My Health Record in their practice.
Download: My Health Record Practice Manager Registration Guide.

Primary care guide

New GP resources are available for care of people with dementia. These updated guidelines incorporated feedback from GPs, primary care nurses, consumers and carers on how to translate guidelines into a simple and practicable flow sheets or decision aids. Information sheets covering the following topics are available:

Communicating: Diagnoses & Consultations for People with Dementia
Caring for People with Dementia Experiencing Behavioural & Psychological Symptoms
Elder Abuse: Identification and Screening
Dementia in People with Intellectual Disability
Dementia Prevention
Supporting Carers of People with Dementia

Click here for more information.

Building your allied health business

This workshop will give you the tools you need to create an annual plan preparing you to work with time-bound goals, putting yourself on a track for even greater success. You’ll learn how to set realistic financial objectives based upon marketplace challenges, business and personal financial needs.

Click the below links to see more information on each session and to register:

Upcoming webinar: Use of My Health Record in acute settings for hospital pharmacy

This webinar will provide an overview of the My Health Record system and contextualise its use in acute settings, highlighting how the My Health Record may assist hospital pharmacists in their delivery of care. It will also describe the range of clinical information available through My Health Record and outline hospital pharmacy staff’s role and responsibilities in the context of My Health Record. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during this session. The webinar will be held 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm (AEDT) on Tuesday, 15 October 2019.
Click here for more information.

New My Health Record resources for Practice Managers

Do you work in healthcare practice management? The Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) and the Australian Digital Health Agency have partnered to develop new resources to help practice managers and owners register and connect their practice to My Health Record.

My Health Record Handbook for Practice Managers
The handbook takes practice managers and owners through the process of registering their practice to access the My Health Record System along with advice around compliance, consent and privacy.
Download: My Health Record Handbook for Practice Managers.

My Health Record Practice Manager Registration Guide
This step-by-step guide takes practice managers and owners through registering their organisation to use My Health Record in their practice.
Download: My Health Record Practice Manager Registration Guide.

Survey for GPs and podiatrists: Opinions about the benefit and role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic foot ulcer

UHeal Research Group are seeking a detailed understanding of what members opinions are about the benefit and role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic foot ulcer. The below link is to a short 7 question survey which will only take 5 minutes to complete.
Click here for more information.

Updated My Health Record guidelines for pharmacists

On World Pharmacist Day the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia launched new guidelines for My Health Record to help empower pharmacists to make a significant positive impact on patient care.
Click here for more information and to download the guidelines.

Join us for our Mad Pride Youth Expert Panel

As part of Mad Pride 2019 Weave Youth & Community Services are building on the success from last year's Youth Expert Panel and invite you to come along to 'Hear us, don't fear us, walk with us'.
Click here for more information.

Emerging Minds introduces a new suite of parental substance use resources for practitioners

Emerging Minds have just released a suite of parental substance use e-learning courses for practitioners working in all adult-focused services. Resources include:

Core and foundation course
Podcast discussing parental substance use and child-focused practice
A practice paper on how to keep children in mind when working with mothers affected by substance use
Webinars

Click here for more information.

Upcoming changes to MBS items - eating disorders

From 1 November 2019, a new suite of 64 Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items will be introduced to support a model of best practice evidence based care for patients with anorexia nervosa and other eligible patients with eating disorders.

The listing of these new items is a result of recommendations in 2018 by the independent clinician-led Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Taskforce and the Australian Government’s response to those recommendations
This new item structure means eligible patients will be able to receive a Medicare rebate when eligible providers undertake the development of a Eating Disorder treatment and management plan or a review which will activate:
- a course of evidence based eating disorder psychological treatment services (up to a total of 40 psychological services in a 12 month period); and
- up to 20 dietetic services, in a 12 month period, depending on their treatment needs.
It is intended that the MBS services will be provided by practitioners with the knowledge, skills and experience in providing treatment to patients with eating disorders.
Treatment provided under the Eating Disorder Psychological Treatment items are limited to the defined list of evidence based eating disorder specific treatments.
The Better Access to Mental Health treatment pathway under the MBS remains for all patients who do not fit the eligibility criteria for the MBS Eating Disorders Treatment Pathway.
There will be an evaluation of the new items after 12 months to assess if the items are operating as intended for patients, providers and the Government.

Click here for more information.

BreastScreen mobile van at Flemington from 8-25 October

In Sydney Local Health District there are 423 projected cases of breast cancer in 2019. Breast screening participation in the Strathfield LGA is 44 per cent in comparison to 53 per cent in NSW. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month the BreastScreen mobile van will be at Homebush West Shopping Centre, opposite Flemington Train Station. Operating hours are Mon - Fri 8.45 am - 4.10 pm (closed for lunch from 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm). There is a Chinese interpreter available everyday from 9.00 am - 4.00 pm.
Click here for more information and to book online, or call 13 20 50.

Being an NDIS service provider

“A foundational understanding about the NDIS from which you can explore a more in-depth understanding in your area of expertise.” - Psychologist.

The last in our popular series of NDIS education sessions, is on being an NDIS service provider. You’ll learn about registration, service agreements, quoting and billing, auditing, the new Quality and Safeguards Commission and more. If you are thinking of becoming an NDIS service provider, don’t miss this session. We start with dinner and networking at 6:30 pm, followed by presentations and Q&A. The session will held be at The Juniors Kingsford on Anzac Parade on Thursday 17 October.
Click here for more information and to register.

Community Diabetes Education - Greek

Diabetes NSW will run a FREE Greek education program for people at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and are not using insulin). This program will increase participants’ knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes.
Date: October 21, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club, 20-26 Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park
Click here for more information. For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.

Community Diabetes Education - Cantonese

Diabetes NSW will run a FREE Cantonese education program for people at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and are not using insulin). This program will increase participants’ knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes.
Date: October 24, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Canterbury Leagues Club, 26 Bridge Road Belmore
Click here for more information. For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.

Upcoming changes to MBS items - eating disorders

From 1 November 2019, a new suite of 64 Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items will be introduced to support a model of best practice evidence based care for patients with anorexia nervosa and other eligible patients with eating disorders.

The listing of these new items is a result of recommendations in 2018 by the independent clinician-led Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Taskforce and the Australian Government’s response to those recommendations
This new item structure means eligible patients will be able to receive a Medicare rebate when eligible providers undertake the development of a Eating Disorder treatment and management plan or a review which will activate:
- a course of evidence based eating disorder psychological treatment services (up to a total of 40 psychological services in a 12 month period); and
- up to 20 dietetic services, in a 12 month period, depending on their treatment needs.
It is intended that the MBS services will be provided by practitioners with the knowledge, skills and experience in providing treatment to patients with eating disorders.
Treatment provided under the Eating Disorder Psychological Treatment items are limited to the defined list of evidence based eating disorder specific treatments.
The Better Access to Mental Health treatment pathway under the MBS remains for all patients who do not fit the eligibility criteria for the MBS Eating Disorders Treatment Pathway.
There will be an evaluation of the new items after 12 months to assess if the items are operating as intended for patients, providers and the Government.

Click here for more information.

Emerging Minds introduces a new suite of parental substance use resources for practitioners

Emerging Minds have just released a suite of parental substance use e-learning courses for practitioners working in all adult-focused services. Resources include:

Core and foundation course
Podcast discussing parental substance use and child-focused practice
A practice paper on how to keep children in mind when working with mothers affected by substance use
Webinars

Click here for more information.

BreastScreen mobile van at Flemington from 8-25 October

In Sydney Local Health District there are 423 projected cases of breast cancer in 2019. Breast screening participation in the Strathfield LGA is 44 per cent in comparison to 53 per cent in NSW. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month the BreastScreen mobile van will be at Homebush West Shopping Centre, opposite Flemington Train Station. Operating hours are Mon - Fri 8.45 am - 4.10 pm (closed for lunch from 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm). There is a Chinese interpreter available everyday from 9.00 am - 4.00 pm.
Click here for more information and to book online, or call 13 20 50.

Be a stallholder at upcoming Rethinking Mental Health Forum

CESPHN is proud to host Rethinking Mental Health 6.0 on 7 November 2019 at the Pullman Hotel in Mascot. This year’s theme is “A Whole of Health Approach”. The day will explore how acknowledging and incorporating individual's physical, spiritual and social needs into care and service delivery can improve mental wellbeing. There will be space for a select number of attendees to hold a stall at the event. We anticipate approximately 90 delegates at the forum, presenting a great opportunity to network and promote your organisation. There are a limited number of spaces so be sure to respond ASAP to apply and secure your spot!
Click here for more information and to apply to be a stallholder.

A survey of the experiences, mental health and parent-child relationship of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder in Australia

Are you the mother of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Researchers at The University of Queensland are working to find better ways to support mothers of children with ASD from the first months and years of their child’s life. Mothers of children with ASD (10 years or younger) are invited to take part in a brief (30 minute) online survey.
Click here for more information and to take part.

Being an NDIS service provider

“A foundational understanding about the NDIS from which you can explore a more in-depth understanding in your area of expertise.” - Psychologist.

The last in our popular series of NDIS education sessions, is on being an NDIS service provider. You’ll learn about registration, service agreements, quoting and billing, auditing, the new Quality and Safeguards Commission and more. If you are thinking of becoming an NDIS service provider, don’t miss this session. We start with dinner and networking at 6:30 pm, followed by presentations and Q&A. The session will held be at The Juniors Kingsford on Anzac Parade on Thursday 17 October.
Click here for more information and to register.

Community Diabetes Education - Greek

Diabetes NSW will run a FREE Greek education program for people at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and are not using insulin). This program will increase participants’ knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes.
Date: October 21, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club, 20-26 Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park
Click here for more information. For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.

Community Diabetes Education - Cantonese

Diabetes NSW will run a FREE Cantonese education program for people at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and are not using insulin). This program will increase participants’ knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes.
Date: October 24, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Canterbury Leagues Club, 26 Bridge Road Belmore
Click here for more information. For bookings and enquiries, call 1300 342 238.

To register for an event simply click the "Register Now" button on the event page.

As of 17 July, we have updated our event registration process. Users can now register for events using two of the three identifiers - email address, mobile number or member number. This means that if you do not remember your member number, you can still register with the two other identifiers. You can also enter your mobile number to receive an SMS with your member number.

Each event will be identified as a member-only event or open event. If an event is for members only, you will be prompted to either become a member or pay the event fee.

If you have not renewed your membership, please refer to the membership renewal email that has been sent to all members or contact Sue Moxon at s.moxon@cesphn.com.au.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the CPD Team at events@cesphn.com.au or by calling 1300 986 991.

Lifehouse Medical Update – Neurology

At: Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
On: Wednesday 9 October 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For: GPs