17 January 2017 No Images? Click here Weekly UpdateCall for expressions of interest: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Advisory Committee The role of the Advisory Committee is to provide strategic advice to CESPHN on mental health and suicide prevention strategies and best practice, to improve the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities in the central and eastern Sydney region. How to apply The expressions of interest are due by 9 am, Monday 6 February 2017. Please submit these by email to Mariam Faraj. GP Skin Cancer Fellowship enrolment open Over six months, participants will gain hands-on training from specialists covering topics including MOHS surgery, dermoscopy and skin biopsy. For more information contact Anna McGlynn at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District on Do you need help with data quality in your practice?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Putting Data into Practice (PDIP) program might be for you. PDIP can assist your practice to improve patient outcomes, enhance data management, measure improvement in the quality of patient care, and improve business revenue. You can also see how your practice compares to the whole CESPHN region. A dedicated project officer is available to your practice to support quality improvement activities. For further information, please see the registration form here, or contact the Quality Improvement Team on 9799 0933 (Ashfield) or 9330 9900 (Kogarah). ComDiab Community Diabetes Education Program now offered at Rockdale and Kogarah libraries ComDiab is a FREE interactive group education program supporting people to:
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Click here for further information or contact ComDiab Project Officer Jennifer Tragardh on 9330 9958. Seeking GP representatives for Antenatal Shared Care Advisory Committee General practitioners who are affiliated with the RHW GP ANSC Program are invited to submit an expression of interest. GP representatives will provide valuable advice and input to the ANSC Program and will work collaboratively in the committee to enhance various aspects of the program. To receive more information on the opportunity including the selection criteria and application process, please contact Maternal and Child Health Program Officer Keren David on 8752 4967. Have you received new SHA-2 PKI site certificates?
These users will require a site certificate to log onto the claiming program within DHS and are not able to be transitioned to PRODA. They’ll need to install the new certificate on their browser to avoid potential issues in the New Year. For technical support, they are advised to contact Online Technical Support on 1300 550 115. We are seeking general practices with an interest in mental health for an innovative digital health project CESPHN and the Black Dog Institute are seeking expressions of interest from general practices to participate in a stepped care project focussing on the innovative use of digital health technology to deliver better screening and treatment to patients with mental health difficulties. Click here to view the expression of interest. The project will commence in early 2017. To express your interest or to request additional information please email the completed expression of interest to digitalhealth@cesphn.com.au or fax to 9799 0944. NDIS readiness events for frontline workers These sessions are designed to support frontline managers and staff to develop and increase their understanding of the NDIS and how to work with participants in this new environment. Click here for a listing of events. NDSS product supply changes Click here for information on important changes to NDSS product supply and delivery. See below for other relevant links: Opioid podcasts for GPs – 20-week series The latest podcast (released 16 January 2017) is on epidemiology of opioid use in chronic pain. Click here to listen to the series of podcasts. APNA Transition to Practice Pilot Program - Support for newly graduated and experienced nurses transitioning to primary health care APNA are seeking nurses, new or experienced, who work in aged care, community health, general practice or another area of primary health care. Applications for the Transition to Practice Pilot Program are now closing Friday 20 January. Click here for more information including application guidelines. Your opportunity to drive real improvements in primary health care for our primary health network Applications close 9 am Monday 30 January 2017. For more information please contact Member Support and Engagement Program Officer, Christine Russell on 8752 4907. Central and Eastern Sydney PHN Upcoming Events Lumps and Bumps - Head and Neck Dermatology Update At: Education Centre, L5, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, 119-143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown Swimming Between the Flags: Common Gastrointestinal Problems and when to Refer At: Ashfield Office, L1, 158 Liverpool Rd Practice Management Monthly Meeting At: Ashfield Office, L1, 158 Liverpool Rd Immunisation Update For: GPs and practice nurses Click the dates below to register: Thursday 16 February - Torwood Lounge, 247 Rocky Point Rd, Sans Souci Wednesday 15 March - Education Centre, War Memorial Hospital, 125 Birrell St, Waverley Wednesday 12 April - Education Centre, L5, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, 119-143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown Secure Messaging Facilitating Communication - Update for Medical Specialists At: Ashfield Office, L1, 158 Liverpool Rd St Vincent's Private CPD Series - New Innovations in Interventional Cardiology At: St Vincent's Clinic, L4 Function room, Barcom Ave, Darlinghurst Professionals: Ageing with a Twist At: Hazelhurst Art Gallery, 782 Kingsway, Gymea Prince of Wales Private Hospital Medical Update At: POWP, L7 Conference Room, Barker St, Randwick The Sydney Diabetes Forum At: Carles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, John Hopkins Drive, Camperdown For external event opportunities click here Kogarah Office 9330 9900 Ashfield Office 9799 0933 |