Have Your Say – My Aged Care 

CESPHN is interested in hearing the views of general practitioners around the My Aged Care website. This survey consists of three short questions and will take no longer than one minute to complete. By completing this survey you will go into the draw to win a $100 giftcard. The survey will be open until 5 July 2018.
Click here to access the survey.

My Health Record: Computer security measures

To protect your practice, keep your operating system and application software’s up to date with most the recent service packs, updates and software patches. The Royal Australian College of General Practice Computer and Information Security Standards mandate adoption of computer security measures such as up to date anti-virus software, firewalls, regular, offsite backups and tester disaster recovery plans by accredited general practices.

Cervical screening in the Rockdale and Kogarah areas

GPs are reminded that Family Planning NSW provides free cervical screening for women in the Kogarah and Rockdale areas at the Rockdale Community Health Centre (16/18 King St, Rockdale NSW 2216) every Thursday and Friday. Please use the referral form here. Alternatively, women can present to the clinic without a GP referral and will be offered the next available appointment.
For further information contact FPNSW on 8752 4322.

Is your practice data ready?

Data analysis in primary care will be critical for the new QI PIP and the 5th Edition RACGP Standards. We have new tools available for free to get your practice ready to look at your data and make decisions on quality improvement. We only have a limited number of free licences available, so ensure you get in quickly to get ready for the changes that are coming over the next 12 months.
Click here for more information.

Event: Obesity - A new cancer problem

The program will include rapid fire presentations from key leaders in the field and an interactive panel discussion focusing on three key areas:

• Basic science research
• Clinical and surgical research
• Management in the community

Click here to view the flyer.

Event: Two-day cultural competence workshop

CESPHN is excited to be running two-day workshops on cultural competence at our Ashfield and Kogarah offices. Workshops are targeted at mental health providers who deliver services to clients who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Presenters are trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychologists who have delivered more than 100 workshops since 2010.
Click to download the registration forms for Ashfield and Kogarah workshops.

Event: How to provide Good Sexual and Reproductive Health

To make sure you are up to date on the latest information with respect to women’s sexual and reproductive health, make sure you attend next week’s CPD event in Ashfield on 3 July at 6.30 pm. 
Click here for more information.

Event: Polar Training Session

Calling all POLAR practices! Now that you’ve got POLAR up and running, why not come along to a training session with a POLAR expert. This session will cover the tips and tricks of using POLAR to improve clinical outcomes and maximise your billing. It will also focus on using data for QI PIP and 5th Edition standards.
Click here for more information.

Event: Mental Health First Aid Course

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (NSW Branch) is pleased to invite participants to the Community Pharmacy After Hours Project. This project provides the opportunity for community pharmacies located within the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN region to up-skill their pharmacists through participation in mental health first aid training.
Click here for more information.

Event: Here for LGBTI Inclusion

Rainbow Buzz will strengthen your understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people and communities to deliver more inclusive, informed and appropriate care. ACON, with the support of CESPHN, is providing free and essential one day training, delivered across Sydney for workers who support clients experiencing issues with alcohol and/or other drugs (AOD).
Click here for more information.

Share your thoughts about the TGA in their 2018 stakeholder surveys

Each year the TGA asks for feedback from all stakeholders including health professionals, the medical products industry, academics, consumers of therapeutic goods and more. This helps them measure satisfaction with a range of services and activities including their role and performance. Most importantly, they use the feedback received to continually improve the way they support and interact with stakeholders.
Click here for more information.

Although the CESPHN offices will be relocating to Mascot later in the year, the CESPHN CPD program will continue to operate uninterrupted across the region. We are currently scoping new and exciting venue options around the St George and Inner West area (in place of the current Ashfield and Kogarah office locations) and will continue to deliver events at various venues across our region. The CPD team look forward to welcoming our stakeholders to our new office event space in Mascot later in the year. If there are any event enquiries, please contact events@cesphn.com.au. 

CPR - $66.00

At:    Ashfield Office, L1 158 Liverpool Rd
On:   Monday 2 July 6.00 pm dinner, 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PNs, PS, AHPs

Young Women’s Reproductive Health

At:    Ashfield Office, L1 158 Liverpool Rd
On:   Tuesday 3 July 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, AHPs, PNs

GLAD Project Launch

At:    Education Centre, L5 Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, 119 - 143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown
On:   Tuesday 3 July 6.00 pm dinner, 6.30 pm launch
For:  GPs, AHPs, PNs

Prince of Wales Private Medical Updates - Neurology and Spine

At:    POWP Hospital, L7 Conference Room, Barker St, Randwick
On:   Wednesday 4 July 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs

ANSC Obstetrics Update

At:    Torwood Lounge, 247 Rocky Point Rd, Sans Souci    
On:   Wednesday 4 July 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse  Medical Update - Paediatrics and Meningitis

At:    Education Centre, L5 Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, 119 - 143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown   
On:   Wednesday 11 July 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PNs

POLAR Software Training

At:    Ashfield Office, L1 158 Liverpool Rd
On:   Monday 16 July 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PMs, PNs at POLAR practices

St Vincent’s Private CPD Series

At:    St Vincent’s Clinic Level 4 Function Room, 438 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst 
On:   Tuesday 24 July 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs

Person Centered Medical Neighbourhood Program-Building Block Four

At:    Ashfield Office, L1 158 Liverpool Rd
On:   Tuesday 24 July 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  PCMNP participants, GPs, PNs, PS

Practice Nurse Network Meeting - with Nurse Robbie Bedbrook

At:    Kogarah Office, L3 15 Kensington St
On:   Wednesday 25 July 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  PNs

Common Liver Disease in Australia

At:    Ashfield Office, L1 158 Liverpool Rd
On:   Thursday 26 July 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, AHPs, PNs

Hazlehurst CPD Series - Rheumatology

At:    Hazelhurst Gallery, 782 The Kingsway, Gymea
On:   Thursday 26 July 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For:  GPs

ANSC Obstetrics Update

At:    Education Centre, L5 Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, 119 - 143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown
On:   Saturday 28 July 12.00 pm lunch, 1.00 - 5.00 pm presentations
For:  GPs

Accreditation 5th Edition

At:    Kogarah Office, L3 15 Kensington St
On:   Tuesday 31 July 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PMs, PNs, PS

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.