7 October 2020
Dear subscriber,
Welcome to this week's edition of Sydney Health Weekly.
Sydney Health Weekly is your one-stop-shop for primary health news and events within the central and eastern Sydney region.
COVID-19 UPDATE
In the past week (28 September to 4 October) there have been 2 new cases of COVID-19 in our region. One case was acquired interstate and the other overseas. It is now 11 days since there has been any community transmission in NSW. Testing rates have dropped significantly however and people should remain alert and get tested if they display any symptoms of COVID-19.
Check the NSW Health website for COVID-19 updates.
For local advice visit the CESPHN coronavirus webpage.
VOX POP
Get involved in our CESPHN Vox Pops
We are looking for people working in health and related services in our region willing to be interviewed and filmed for our weekly eNewsletter.
If your service is located in the Central and Eastern Sydney area, please contact communications@cesphn.com.au
LATEST NEWS
Expression of Interest: CESPHN Clinical and Community Councils
We are seeking expressions of interest from people who live or work in the Central and Eastern Sydney region to join our Clinical and Community Councils.
Wound care support
South Eastern Sydney Healthpathways has a range of comprehensive wound pathways. See here for more information. Login: sesydney Password: healthcare
You can also refer to the Chronic Wound Assessment Clinic in Miranda
This integrated GP/Specialist clinic operates Thursdays from 1-4pm and can support patients with chronic and slow to heal wounds.
Co-designing better care – physical health of mental health consumers
UNSW and CESPHN are seeking general practitioners and practice nurses to be part of a co-design research process to improve the effectiveness of physical health consultations with mental health consumers. This is an opportunity to develop a solution by combining professional and lived expertise. Please contact: k.thorburn@unsw.edu.a
Improving your communication with people with disability
Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) launched their new My Health Matters training video at the CESPHN Disability Network meeting in August.
National Community Connector Program
The National Community Connector Program supports people with disability from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities to navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
SPARC: A new mental health respite service
A new mental health respite service is available for people who live or work in the CESPHN region who would benefit from a short stay for rest and respite from mental health distress and situational crisis.
Mental Health Community Pharmacy Program
The NSW Government is working with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia NSW Branch to improve confidence and upskill pharmacists and pharmacy support staff in responding to, and assisting people with mental health conditions in their community.
New emergency relief support for vulnerable temporary visa holders
CORE Community Services have received funding through Multicultural NSW’s Vulnerable Temporary Visa Holders Grants Program.
Areas of support to eligible temporary visa holders include:
- Food relief
- Medical support
- Essential Housing
- Transport
- Telecommunication
GP20 – the premier event for GPs
Join your colleagues from all around the country and internationally for two weeks of practical and inspiring presentations from leading industry experts. GP20 will dive into the challenges of the pandemic and offer the clinical and research education that helps you be the best GP you can be.
- Connect with your peers through our interactive platform
- Watch on-demand content at your convenience
- Network one on one with exhibitors
- Celebrate the winners of the 2020 RACGP National Awards
Dates: Monday 16 – Saturday 28 November 2020
RACGP members: $99
Non-members: $199
Health Direct Video Call Service Pilot Program extended
We are pleased to announce the extension of the Healthdirect Video Call Service Pilot Program by the Department of Health until 30 June 2021.
Embrace Multicultural Mental Health
This website has a wide range of multilingual information and resources on mental health for community members and service providers.
Improve your service's cultural responsiveness with the Framework for Mental Health in Multicultural Australia .
N.B: Any referrals faxed to the general fax number at CESPHN will not be accepted and will need to be re-submitted via the correct referral pathways.
PSS Referrals
The GP software templates (Best Practice and Medical Director) used when sending PSS referrals via Secure Messaging HealthLink have been recently updated. Please ensure you download the latest templates from the CESPHN website https://www.cesphn.org.au/PSS.
To continue to improve the security of our clients' private information the CESPHN Psychological Support Service (PSS) program has phased out the fax referral option for ALL PSS referrals and reviews. We now only accept referrals via HealthLink and our Online Referral Form Click here
Do you provide Allied health services to Aboriginal clients?
CESPHN’s Aboriginal Health and wellbeing team is seeking to identify allied health professionals who are able to to bulk bill Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. We are asking if allied health professionals can take a moment to answer two questions.
- Do you offer bulk billing for services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients?
- Would you be willing to provide details of your practice to go on a list for GPs to use when referring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients?
- If yes please email Karina Crutch (Aboriginal health and wellbeing programs Officer) k.crutch@cesphn.com.au and she will contact you.
EOI: GPs to attend SESLHD diabetes workshop
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is holding a two hour workshop on 10 November to improve care for people with diabetes.
CESPHN would like to identify at least two GPs to attend. This workshop is your opportunity to be involved in strengthening pathways in primary care for patients with diabetes.
GPs with a strong interest in diabetes are invited to attend the workshop. CESPHN will reimburse the GPs who attend. If you are interested, please contact Kylie Sommerville at k.sommerville@cesphn.com.au
EVENTS
Recorded CPD education sessions
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN has a library of recorded CPD education. These videos cover a range of topics and can be self-reported as CPD education. You can find these videos on the CESPHN YouTube page here.
Our CPD program is now fully online!
Tonight - Getting ahead: advancements in ENT care
Prince of Wales Private Hospital series
RACGP points: 4
On: Wednesday 7 October, 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
For: GPs
Tomorrow - Direct Access Colonoscopy (DAC) and primary care
St Vincent’s Health Network in collaboration with The Cancer Institute NSW
RACGP points: 3 needs to be added
On: Thursday 8 October, 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
For: GPs and PMs
ANSC Hypertension Update
RACGP points: 3
ANSC points: 3
On: Tuesday 13 October, 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
For: GPs
Cancer assessment, survivorship and referral pathways
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse CPD series
RACGP points: 3
On: Wednesday 14 October, 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
For: GPs
The Early Years – the foundation for future child health and well-being
RACGP points: 3
On: Tuesday 20 October, 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
For: GPs, PNs, AHPs
Improving the skills and knowledge of allied health professionals in care for cancer patients and survivors
On: Tuesday 21 October 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
For: AHPs
Rebuilding your client list – getting back to normal
On: Thursday 22 October 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm
For: GPs, practice owners, practice managers, allied health professionals and specialists
Health of people with intellectual disability – Specific conditions across the lifespan
On: Tuesday 27 October 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
For: GPs, PNs, PMs, Practice Staff, AHP, Pharmacists, Community Organisations
Managing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men and women
Hazelhurst CPD series
RACGP points: 3
On: Thursday 29 October, 7.30pm – 9.00pm
For: GPs
Motivational Interviewing – how to have a difficult conversation
On: Wednesday, 28 October, 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
For: GPs and AHPs
Plastics: Quality of care, quality of life
RACGP points: 4
On: 4 November 7.00pm – 9.00pm
For: GPs
Motivational interviewing in the primary care settings
On: Tuesday, 10 November 7.00pm – 8.30pm
For: GPs and AHPs
Wound Care In General Practice - webinar series
CESPHN in partnership with Nepean Blue Mountains PHN
(This is a 3-part series and you only need to register once)
On: Session 1 – Tuesday, 10 November 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Session 2 – Tuesday 17 November 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Session 3 – Tuesday 24 November 7.00pm – 8.00pm
For: GPs, Practice Nurses, Podiatrists
Endocrinology Update
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse CPD series
RACGP points: 3
On: Wednesday, 11 November 7.00pm – 8.30pm
For: GPs
Health of people with intellectual disability – Focus on complex health issues
On: Tuesday, 17 November, 7.00pm – 9.00pm
For: GPs, PNs, PMs, practice staff, AHPs, pharmacists, community organisations
Asthma in Spring: allergies and thunderstorms
brought by the National Asthma Council Australia
RACGP points: 2
On: Tuesday, 17 November 7.00pm – 8.00pm
For: GPs, PNs and AHPs
As always, we would love to hear your thoughts. If you would like to submit an article, have content suggestions, or would like to provide feedback, 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.
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