18 December 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.
LAST CHANCE: GP Engagement Survey - We want to hear from you!
This is your final chance to take part in our CESPHN GP Engagement Survey!
Just a few minutes of your time will help shape the way the PHN can support you in your practice.
Click here to take the GP engagement survey.
PSS end of year closures
Due to the large number of referrals recently, the PSS programme is now closed to referrals. We will be open for referrals on Monday 6 January 2020.
If you would like to discuss referral options for your patient, please call the Mental Health Intake Team on 1300 170 554. We are available to assist you with options until Friday 19 December 2019, after which we will be closed for the CESPHN end of year closure period until Monday 6 January 2020.
For emergencies please call 000 or the Mental Health Access Line on 1800 011 511.
Project ECHO - coming soon in SLHD
Do you want direct access to an expert panel including Staff Specialist Psychiatrists who will provide free teaching and guidance on the management of people with complex mental health issues? Sydney LHD will be launching three Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) networks in the inner west in 2020, each offering a 10-week program via videoconferencing consisting of weekly didactic education and complex case presentations.
For more information, contact ji.kim2@health.nsw.gov.au.
GP Antenatal Shared Care - Coverage over holiday period
Please remember if you will be away over the holiday period women scheduled for routine antenatal care visits are required to be seen by a recognised/affiliated ANSC GP within your practice. If there are no recognised /affiliated ANSC GPs within your practice to attend this consultation, the woman should be referred to the hospital for a one-off visit. For all urgent clinical concerns, please contact:
- O&G Registrar via hospital switch - RPA Women and babies 9515 6111; Canterbury 9787 0000
- The Royal Hospital for Women Delivery Suite 0439 869 035
- St George Hospital Delivery Suite 9113 2126 or 9113 2125
- Sutherland Hospital Birth Suite 9540 7981 or 9540 7982
Please visit the CESPHN website for key contacts and resources or visit Healthpathways Sydney or Healthpathways South Eastern Sydney.
Australian National Audit Office Report on the Implementation of the My Health Record system
The ANAO undertook an investigation to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of the My Health Record system under the opt-out model, considering whether the risks of the system are being appropriately assessed, managed and monitored and consider the arrangements that are in place to monitor and evaluate it.
Click here for more information.
Security Update – Windows 7 end of support
If you are still using Windows 7, then it's time to plan an upgrade! Support for the Windows 7 operating system is ending on 14 January 2020. After this, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for computers or devices running Windows 7.
Click here for more information.
Does your practice have a My Health Record policy in place?
Some practices who have registered under the My Health Record system are being requested to produce their organisation's policies on the access and secure use of the system for an internal review being undertaken by the system operator, the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA).
Click here for more information.
NCIRS webinar: Working together to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation
The burden of many vaccine preventable diseases remains higher in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander than in non-Indigenous communities. This webinar focuses on how we can all work together to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation with an aim to reduce this inequity.
The webinar video recording is now available on the NCIRS website.
Cold chain management reminder
Many practices and facilities will be closed over the festive season. It is important for those who are storing vaccines to immediately check their fridges and data loggers when the practice or facility reopens to ensure appropriate cold chain has been maintained.
Further information is available in the National Vaccine Storage Guidelines ‘Strive for 5’.
Disability Royal Commission Accessibility Strategy
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has released it Accessibility and Inclusion Strategy.
You can provide feedback on the Strategy here.
Immunisation providers reminded to record all adult vaccines on the Australian Immunisation Register
All adult vaccines including flu vaccine are required to be recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). A new NCIRS report highlighted the need for providers to improve completeness of reporting adult vaccination data to AIR.
Click here for more information.
EOI - Allied Health Small Group Learning 2020
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN is seeking Expressions of Interest from Allied Health Professionals
to participate in our 2020 AHP Small Group Learning (SGL) Program which is being rolled out across
the PHN region. The AHP SGL learning format of education allows AHPs to share their knowledge and discuss daily practice issues with peers. Allied Health Professionals will be able to self-report on their learning.
Click here for more information.
Australian National Audit Office Report on the Implementation of the My Health Record system
The ANAO undertook an investigation to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of the My Health Record system under the opt-out model, considering whether the risks of the system are being appropriately assessed, managed and monitored and consider the arrangements that are in place to monitor and evaluate it.
Click here for more information.
Security Update – Windows 7 end of support
If you are still using Windows 7, then it's time to plan an upgrade! Support for the Windows 7 operating system is ending on 14 January 2020. After this, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for computers or devices running Windows 7.
Click here for more information.
Does your organisation have a My Health Record policy in place?
Some organisations who have registered under the My Health Record (MHR) system are being requested to produce their policies on the access and secure use of the system for an internal review being undertaken by the system operator, the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA).
Click here for more information.
Disability Royal Commission Accessibility Strategy
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has released it Accessibility and Inclusion Strategy.
You can provide feedback on the Strategy here.
Improving digital health literacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people
The Australian Digital Health Agency met with representatives from state and territory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services on 4 December to support improvements in digital health literacy.
Click here for more information.
Disability Royal Commission Accessibility Strategy
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has released it Accessibility and Inclusion Strategy.
You can provide feedback on the Strategy here.
Thank you for attending CESPHN CPD events in 2019. The calendar of CPD events for 2020 will be launched in early January. The CPD Team would like to wish you all a safe and happy new year!
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.
As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts. If you would like to submit an article or have suggestions on content you would be interested in reading, please email editor@cesphn.com.au.
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and Sovereign People of the Aboriginal land. CESPHN recognise their continuing connection to land, water, community and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.