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SEMPHN's COVID-19 GP Webinars now fortnightlyPPE webinar seriesTo support the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The Department of Health and Human Services will be hosting a ‘PPE webinar’ series, hosted by Andrew Wilson, Victoria's Chief Medical Officer, and chair of the PPE Taskforce.
FAQs on elective surgeryAustralian hospitals recommenced elective surgery, investigations and procedures on 27 April 2020. Frequently asked questions in the link below support health services and clinicians to implement the requirements. Protecting older AustraliansA highly precautionary approach has been adopted across the aged care sector in responding to the pandemic:
Audio recordings of COVID-19 screening questions for non-English speaking patientsBolton Clarke has translated important COVID-19 screening questions in 25 languages. These questions may assist in assessing clients or patients before they enter face to face interactions in health care or residential facilities. Access the recordings here. Hepatitis A outbreak
Read the full alert here. Carbon monoxide and gas heater safetyCarbon monoxide is an odourless, colourless gas that may cause symptoms including tiredness, shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness, nausea, weakness, confusion or chest pain if inhaled. Symptoms can be mistaken for a flu-like illness. Very high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal. This winter many Victorians are at home for longer periods due to the current circumstances of coronavirus (COVID-19) and may be running gas heaters for longer periods than usual. This could increase the risk of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning if domestic gas heaters are not regularly maintained, or operated without adequate ventilation (fresh air). Medical professionals should:
Read the full alert here. ePrescribing resourcesOur Health VitalIT resource has useful information and easy to follow guides to help your practice prepare for ePrescribing. Also, the Australian Digital Health Agency is hosting webinars about ePrescribing. During the webinars, there is an opportunity to have your questions answered.
You can also contact SEMPHN's Digital Health team on 03 8514 4460 or email digitalhealth@semphn.org.au Last chance to register: SafeScript - Tackling the Difficult ConversationsSafeScript presents an opportunity to reduce harms associated with high-risk medications, to promote quality use of medicines and to support patients with substance use disorders such as opioid dependence. Join us for this live Webinar to learn more about how to navigate the honest, and sometimes difficult, conversations which have the potential to make a significant difference in the lives and health outcomes of your patients. This webinar will take into consideration changes to practice due to COVID-19, such as physical distancing and telehealth, and the current mandatory SafeScript period. Topics and Speakers
When: 26 May,
7pm - 9pm. Ask the experts: caring for people with CVD during COVID-19 webinarSocial distancing and strict hygiene measures are particularly important for people living with cardiovascular disease (CVD) given their increased vulnerability to the most severe complications of COVID-19. Together with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) and NPS MedicineWise, the Heart Foundation is hosting an ‘ask the expert’ style webinar aiming to:
When: 26 May, 7pm Back by popular demand: Riwka Hagen and Kym PoynerPractice Managers are invited to our next webinar: Q&A Session on How General Practice Can Adapt in the World of COVID-19. Due to the fantastic response to the Q&A session with Riwka Hagen and Kym Poyner on 13 May, Riwka and Kym will join us once more for a second Q&A webinar on Thursday, 4 June 2020 at 12.30pm. They will answer questions remaining from the first session, along with any new questions you provide. Practice Nurses, mark your diaries for 3 June for a Diabetes updateMaggie Stewart, a credentialled diabetes educator, will join us in this webinar to provide a Diabetes Update on Wednesday 3 June at 6.30pm. Maggie has been working in health care for 36 years specializing in diabetes for the past 15 years. Maggie’s’ passion is to enable people living with diabetes to understand and be able to manage their condition so that their diabetes is one piece of their life, not their whole identity. Maggie works with people living with diabetes combining best practice evidence with real life daily challenges to achieve best health outcomes. Practice nurses can register here for the webinar. APNA’s Transition to Practice Program is open for applicationsAPNA’s Transition to Practice Program is a 12-month education, support and mentoring program for nurses new to primary health care. APNA is looking for:
Applications close 5 June 2020. Don’t let this opportunity be the one that got away, find out more at www.apna.asn.au/transitiontopractice The Transition to Practice Program has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. Free access to local Alcohol and Other Drug treatment pathwaysDid you know that SEMPHN has over 150 local health care pathways available online? This includes 16 assessment and referral pathways relating to Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) including:
Access SEMPHN's AOD pathways here. Butterfly Foundation launches new virtual group for 18–24 year-oldsButterfly is piloting its first Virtual Youth Program Group on 22 June for eating disorder treatments. Content has been developed in line with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-Enhanced (CBT-E) treatment and the program will run for 20 sessions delivered over 10 weeks. The focus will be initially on behavioural change, followed by maintenance skills and relapse prevention strategies. The program will be facilitated by therapists and delivered via a videoconferencing platform that meets data privacy and safety requirements as determined by the Privacy Act of 1998. The groups will be held Tuesdays and Thursday evenings each week for 2-3 hours. The Butterfly's Virtual Youth Program is offered to young adults aged 18-24 years who have symptoms consistent with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, binge eating disorder, Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders, or disordered eating. Contact treatment@butterfly.org.au or leave a voicemail message for us at 02 8456 3915 and we will return your call with more information. If you would like to refer a client, please complete a treatment referral form on our website here. Professional development and events
For all events, visit SEMPHN's event calendar. |