10 February 2021
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
There continue to be no cases of community transmission reported in NSW, however one hotel quarantine related case has been confirmed.
People who attended Mootch and Me café in Brighton Le Sands on Tuesday, 2 February between 10.45 am and 12.00 pm are advised to monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if these occur.
Check the NSW Health website for COVID-19 updates.
For local advice visit the CESPHN coronavirus webpage.
This week's update covers:
- GP EOI to administer COVID vaccine
- Pharmacy EOI to administer COVID vaccine
- Latest COVID transmission news
WEEKLY VIDEO
Vox Pop with Chieu Phan, Principal Physiotherapist at CPPhysio
Chieu Phan, Principal Physiotherapist at CPPhysio explains his treatment methods, using digital health in physiotherapy during the pandemic and how he feels being a member of Central and Eastern Sydney Allied Health Network has helped him as a physiotherapist.
Do you want to feature in our video updates? We are looking for people working in health and related services in our region who are willing to be interviewed and filmed for our weekly eNewsletter. If your service is located in the central and eastern Sydney area, and you are interested or would like to find out more, please contact: communications@cesphn.com.au.
Please see previous videos on our YouTube page.
LATEST NEWS
Vaccine reporting to AIR now mandatory
Reporting to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) has now been mandated by the Australian Parliament.
Any COVID-19 vaccines, once approved for use and administered in Australia must be reported to the AIR.
Influenza vaccinations must be reported to the AIR from 1 March 2021 and all other NIP vaccinations must be reported from 1 July 2021.
Failing to report to the AIR will result in civil penalty of "30 penalty units", which equates to a fine of $6,660 according to the Crimes Act 1914.
Providers may be liable for civil penalty after being given written notice by the Secretary.
Please contact your Digital Health, Practice Support or Immunisation Program Officer directly for assistance, or contact 1300 986 991 to be connected to the relevant person.
COVID-19 vaccine training now available
The Australian Government has partnered with the Australian College of Nursing to develop and deliver free and accredited online training modules for individuals involved in the administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
In preparation for Australia’s vaccine rollout, authorised immunisation providers must complete COVID-19 vaccination training. Administrative and non-clinical staff can also enroll to access non-clinical modules. Training is available now.
COVID-19 vaccine training modules are categorised into two groups: core and additional.
Core COVID-19 modules involve training for COVID-19 vaccination more broadly.
Additional COVID-19 modules are specific to individual vaccine candidates.
Click here to access COVID-19 vaccination training.
We are hosting part three of our popular "Getting your practice COVID vaccine ready" series on Wednesday, 10 March.
Immunisation weekly update
Keep up to date with the latest immunisation news. Read about:
- Important COVID-19 vaccination program updates
- New COVID-19 vaccine resources
- Upcoming webinars
- and MORE!
NEW CPD webinar series for 2021: St George Hospital education program
We are excited to announce a new partnership with St George Hospital to deliver a monthly education series for general practitioners. This partnership will promote hospital services and local HealthPathways and encourage networking and open communication between referring GPs, St George Hospital, and its specialists.
This St George CPD series will commence on 9 March and run as a breakfast webinar session.
The first session will be: Managing chronic kidney disease in general practice.
When: Tuesday, 9 March 2021 | 7.30 am - 8.30 am
Where: Online
RACGP points: 2
Target audience: GPs and practice nurses
Support for victims of a violent crime
Victims Services, within the Department of Communities and Justice, provides counselling and financial assistance to help victims of violent crime in NSW under the Victims Support Scheme.
The Victims Support Scheme allows eligible victims of violent crime to access four pillars of support:
- Free counselling
- Financial assistance for immediate needs, including the Immediate Needs Support Package (INSP) for domestic violence victims
- Financial assistance for economic loss
- Recognition payments.
We also hold information sessions with mental health, crisis and other health service providers to inform you about how your clients can access our services - and how you may be able to assist.
Please email Community & Stakeholder Liaison Officer Kha Huynh or call 02 9393 1439.
Victims of a violent crime can submit an application for the Victims Support Scheme online. As a service or health provider, you can assist their application. For more information, read the Quick Guide.
St George GP After Hours Service is available for your patients
Do your patients sometimes need an after hours GP? St George GP After Hours can fill the gaps when you’re not available. Telehealth available and bulk billing for those experiencing hardship. Contact: 02 9553 0795
ONLINE EVENT: eMental Health in General Practice
CESPHN and Black Dog Institute have again collaborated to present a CPD event on Australian evidence-based online resources to support work with the mild to moderate end of the severity spectrum of mental illness.
Please note this webinar will NOT be recorded and will not be available for viewing on our YouTube channel.
When: TODAY Wednesday, 10 December 2021 | 6.30pm-8.30pm
Where: Online
RACGP Points: 4
Target audience: GPs, GP Registrars, Psychologists, Social Workers, Allied Health Professionals
Sydney Local Health District Clinical Support Guidelines for Residential Aged Care Facilities
The Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) Clinical Support Guidelines for Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) have been developed in collaboration with LHD staff, consumers, GPs from RACFs, general practices and communities throughout SLHD.
The guidelines support the Model of Care for RACF Outreach in the SLHD, designed to provide high quality support and integration of care between the acute and primary care sectors. If your RACF is in the SLHD Catchment area and you have not already received a hardcopy of the SLHD RACF flip chart please contact Allison Cummins (SLHD).
Research findings and resources for health professionals
Addressing preventable disease burden to improve health outcomes for people with schizophrenia and related psychoses.
Research undertaken by UNSW’s Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry (3DN) investigated the health needs and service use of people with lived experience of psychotic disorders in NSW.
From this research, 3DN has produced two resources targeting health professionals and people with lived experience of psychotic disorders. Both have been converted into one-page summaries outlining the key findings of the research.
INVITE: HAVE YOUR SAY - Consultation on the early childhood approach for health professionals
The NDIA recently released two consultation papers outlining the research, recommendations and background on the Early Childhood Early Intervention reset:
The NDIA Community Engagement and Communications team would like to extend an invite to you to attend a closed consultation session for people working across the sector with young children and families.
Help improve mental health outcomes for children in Australia
Emerging Minds, along with its delivery partners, are conducting a national workforce survey for family, parent and child mental health. They want to hear from professionals in health, social and community services who work with adults who are parents, and/or children.
INVITE: HAVE YOUR SAY - Consultation on access and planning for health professionals
The NDIA recently released two consultation papers:
The NDIA Community Engagement and Communications team would like to extend an invite to you to attend a closed consultation session for health professionals working across NSW and the ACT.
Pharmacy immunisation talking points for February
NSW Health's Immunisation Unit have released the February talking points for pharmacists.
This month, pharmacists should be focusing on vaccine fridge audits and ensuring pharmacists record all necessary details for every administered vaccine as per the NSW Pharmacist Vaccination Standards.
Launch of new easy read resources providing information about public mental health services in NSW
The Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry (3DN), UNSW Sydney, with support from the Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Sydney and the NSW Ministry of Health, has developed a series of new easy read resources providing information about accessing and navigating mental health services available within NSW. They are for people with intellectual disability and for those who prefer simple written information.
Following consultation with people with intellectual disability and their families and support persons, and using a co-design approach, 3DN has developed easy read resources on:
- Navigating the mental health service sector and questions to ask
- The Mental Health Act
- Statement of Rights for voluntary and involuntary patients and individuals with community treatment orders
- Introduction to inpatient mental health services.
For further information, please contact Claire Eagleson at 3DN, UNSW Sydney.
New website to improve mental health recovery after disasters
The Disaster Mental Health Hub has a wealth of information, resources and training to help mental health professionals support individuals, families and communities experiencing impacts of disasters.
Developed by Phoenix Australia in collaboration with Primary Health Networks and other key partners, CESPHN was part of the reference group in the development of the Disaster Mental Health Hub.
The Disaster Mental Health Hub are hosting an interactive webinar launch on Thursday, 28 February 2021.
EVENTS
ONLINE EVENT: Harnessing the power of data - Lumos GP information webinar
GPs and practice managers will be introduced to the LUMOS project.
When: Thursday, 25 February | 12.00 pm – 12.45 pm
Where: Online
RACGP Points: Attendees can self-report this activity as CPD with their governing body
Target audience: GPs and practice managers
ONLINE EVENT: Direct Access Colonoscopy (part of Hazelhust CPD series)
Join us for this online webinar on Direct Access Colonoscopy program.
When: Thursday, 25 February | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Where: Online
RACGP Points: 3
Target audience: GPs, AHPs, nurses
ONLINE EVENT: Update on electronic prescribing for pharmacists
An update on electronic prescriptions and an introduction to Active Script List for pharmacists.
When: Wednesday, 24 February 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Where: Online
Target audience: All pharmacists and dispensary technicians
ONLINE EVENT: Direct Access Colonoscopy (part of Hazelhust CPD series)
Part of Hazelhurst CPD series in collaboration with SESLHD are pleased to invite you to a DAC information session.
When: Thursday, 25 February | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Where: Online
Target audience: GPs, AHPs, nurses
Recorded CPD education sessions
We have library of recorded CPD education and practice support resources. 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.
GENERAL PRACTICE JOBS
This page lists the healthcare positions vacant and rooms for rent within our region at this current time. All enquiries should be made to the relevant contact noted on each job listing.
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.
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