5 May 2021
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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
Check the NSW Health website for COVID-19 updates.
For local advice visit the CESPHN coronavirus webpage.
For COVID-19 vaccine advice, please visit our COVID-19 Vaccine webpage.
Follow our social media channels for regular updates on the COVID-19 vaccine and other critical information for health professionals:
This week's update covers:
- COVID-19 update in NSW
- COVID-19 vaccine roll-out update
- COVID-19 consent forms
- and MORE.
WEEKLY VIDEO
Reconnect Wellbeing Program Social Worker Amy Lin talks about support for older people in our region affected by COVID-19
Relationships Australia's Reconnect Wellbeing Program is a free service designed for those over 65, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 55, who live in the CESPHN region and have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Social Worker, Amy Lin, sat down with us to discuss what the program offers and the benefits it has for older people living in our region. Referrals can be made by calling 1300 364 277 or visiting www.relationshipsaustralia.org.au
LATEST NEWS
Immunisation weekly update
Keep up to date with the latest immunisation news for health professionals on our website
Read about:
- Zostavax catch up program: 6 months left
- Phase 2a of COVID-19 vaccine rollout commencement
- 2021 Influenza program updates
If you need any support or have any questions, please email: immunisation@cesphn.com.au
Follow our social media channels for regular updates on the COVID-19 vaccine and other critical information for health professionals:
ASHM Hepatitis B Nursing: Advanced Management & Care
This free, online course will provide nurses with advanced practical skills and knowledge in hepatitis B nursing. The course includes presentations and case discussions that introduce the epidemiology and natural history of hepatitis B, vaccination, testing, fibrosis assessment, advanced liver disease, stigma and discrimination and the cultural context of hepatitis B nursing.
This course is for: Nurses and Midwives practicing in NSW.
Dates:
- Session 1: Tuesday 18 May, 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm (AEST)
- Session 2: Thursday 20 May, 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm (AEST)
- Session 3: Tuesday 25 May, 6.00 pm -8.00 pm (AEST)
- Session 4: Thursday 27 May, 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm (AEST)
This event is funded by NSW Health.
Lived experiences of treatment for hepatitis C in Australia
Researchers from La Trobe University are currently investigating people’s experiences of hepatitis C, treatment and post-treatment life and seeking interviews with people affected by it. Individuals who have medically acquired hepatitis C, have had multiple diagnoses or hepatitis C without treatment experiences are encouraged to participate.
The research team at La Trobe invite primary care providers to pass on this opportunity to relevant patients.
For more information or to take part in the study please contact Dr Adrian Farrugia via a.farrugia@latrobe.edu.au or on 0492150050.
National Reconciliation Week 2021 - Resources
The dates for National Reconciliation Week (NRW) remain the same each year: 27 May to 3 June.
Our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Programs Officer Karina has developed a quiz for you and your practice to do as a team or individually, or as a promotional tool during NRW.
Answers can be obtained by emailing k.crutch@cesphn.com.au prior to 27 May. Karina can assist you to use the quiz on your own websites and social media during NRW. The answers will also be published in the June 2 edition of Sydney Health Weekly.
For more information on National Reconciliation Week and to access the suite of resources (like the photo below) for your website and social media use this link.
WEBINAR: POLAR Q&A Webinar
In the next POLAR webinar, Shane Lowe, Customer Relationship and Education Manager at Outcome Health will answer your POLAR related questions and demonstrate Walrus, the patient level decision support application. Decision support in Walrus includes data quality, PIP QI, MBS eligibility and various risk assessment tools. Walrus will be available for general release soon.
When: Wednesday, 12 May 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm
Where: Online
NDIS WEBINAR: Understanding and using your NDIS Plan
An online webinar about “Understanding and using your NDIS plan” is coming up for participants and their carers (but not service providers). Registrations close next Monday 10 May.
For enquiries, please contact Mark Burfiled email: mark.burfield@ndis.gov.au
When: Wednesday 12 May, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
Where: Online
Target audience: NDIS participants and carers
CESPHN EVENTS: St George Hospital emergency care - What GPs should know
This webinar will focus on emergency care and help you manage and refer your patients to local services.
When: Tuesday, 11 May 7.30 am – 8.30 am
Where: Online
RACGP Points: 2
Target audience: GPs
CESPHN EVENTS: Updates to Immunisation View within My Health Record
This lunch and learn session will provide attendees with an update on the new consolidated Immunisation View within My Health Record.
When: Thursday, 13 May 12.30 pm – 1.15 pm
Where: Online
RACGP Points: Attendees can self-report this activity as CPD with their governing body
Target audience: GPs, practice nurses, practice managers and pharmacists
CESPHN EVENTS: The State of Heart Series - Session 1 of 3
Join us at Sutherland Heart Clinic for session one of a three part series on cardiology.
When: Wednesday 19 May 6.30 pm – 9.15 pm
Where: Online
RACGP Points: 40 (pending approval)
Target audience: GPs, Sutherland Heart Clinic, Caringbah
CESPHN EVENTS: Updates to Immunisation View within My Health Record
This lunch and learn session will provide attendees with an update on the new consolidated Immunisation View within My Health Record.
When: Thursday, 13 May 12.30 pm – 1.15 pm
Where: Online
Target audience: GPs, practice nurses, practice managers and pharmacists
CESPHN EVENTS: Electronic Prescribing and ePathology requests
A brief update and opportunity for Q and A on electronic prescribing as well as electronic ordering for pathology.
When: Thursday, 20 May 12.30pm – 1.15pm
Where: Online
Target audience: GPs, practice managers, practice managers, practice staff, pharmacists
CESPHN EVENTS: Paediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder: early signs, early intervention
Join us online for the latest Paediatric update: early signs, early intervention in Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
When: Thursday, 27 May 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Where: Online
Target audience: GPs, Clinical Psychologist, OTs, Social Workers, Dieticians and Speech Pathologists
EVENTS
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.
GP 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.
AHP 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.
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.
