Sydney Health Weekly 24 May 2018

Join us for the launch of CESPHN's Reconciliation Action Plan
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) which has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. The event will feature special performances from Glen Timbery and the Warada Dancers.

Date: Thursday 31 May 2018
Location: Prince Henry Centre, 2 Coast Hospital Road, Little Bay

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Is there room for improvement in your Practices 75+ Health Assessment?
GPs will receive 40 Cat 1 points with an optional 10 points for completing the Clinical Audit ‘self-assessment’ questions designed to help practices identify whether there is room for improvement in their 75+ Health Assessment.
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Increase in HIV diagnoses among heterosexual and overseas born MSM in NSW
NSW Health recommends HIV testing in a diverse range of patients because of an increased number of HIV diagnoses through heterosexual sex among NSW residents and an increase of diagnoses of overseas born men who have sex with men.
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Fluarix Tetra® and FluQuadri® shortage
Due to supply shortage, Fluarix Tetra® and FluQuadri® should be reserved for children 3 to 4 years of age and medically at-risk children 5 to 17 years of age only. Please use Afluria Quad® for patients aged 18-64 years with medical risk factors. Fluarix Tetra® and FluQuadri® must be ordered via your PHU on 1300 066 055.
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Shortage of Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Government funded adult formulation hepatitis B vaccines can only be ordered via your public health unit due to a supply shortage nation wide.
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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

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Documentary sneak peek - Nothing Without Us
Did you know that in NSW in 2017, GP Clinics diagnosed more cases of HIV than Sexual Health Clinics and that 1 in 6 people diagnosed in Australia with HIV are heterosexual. Yet, straight women and men are often not considered at risk of acquiring HIV. This HIV Testing Week (June 1-7) join Positive Life for a private screening of Nothing Without Us: The Women Who Will End AIDS.
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CXIO expression of interest
An expression of interest is available for CXIOs working in roles such as chief clinical, medical, nurse, and pharmacy informatics officers. This opportunity is also open to clinical informaticians, emerging clinical leaders, and digital champions who are in a recognised health profession.
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National Cervical Screening Update from the National Program
This presentation gives a summary of the latest developments relating to cervical renewal and the cervical screening pathway which include a clarification of cervical cancer symptoms guidelines and update on self-collection.
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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.
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Do you use shared care planning tools?
UNSW is running a small study on practice’s experiences using shared care planning tools. The researchers would like to conduct interviews with GP Principals, Practice Managers and Practice Nurses about their experiences (positive and negative). The interviews will take between 30 minutes to one hour, and practices will be reimbursed for their time. Please contact Liam Shanahan on l.shanahan@cesphn.org.au for further information or to register your interest.

Empowering health workforce to drive improvements in patient care
Australian clinical digital health leaders are being invited to join a new national network to champion digital health throughout hospitals and healthcare organisations. The network will provide forums and channels for knowledge sharing that supports improved patient care.
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Event: Care in the Community
Care in the Community is an upcoming event hosted by Smooth FM's Glenn Daniel for GPs, allied health professionals and practice nurses. It will include presentations on disability and the NDIS, preventing melanoma, health ageing, and the first 1000 days of life. The event will be held on Saturday 23 June, 8.30 am - 12.30 pm at the Auditorium, Kerry Packer Education Centre, RPA.
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Event: Maternal vaccination - The knowns and unknowns, Thursday 31 May 2018
This seminar will review the rationale and evidence for existing vaccines currently recommended for pregnant women in many countries, provide an overview of new vaccines being developed for future implementation in the obstetrical population, discuss uptake and determinants of immunisation during pregnancy, highlight safety monitoring issues and discuss considerations for high-risk pregnant women.
Click here for more information and to register.

Join us for the launch of CESPHN's Reconciliation Action Plan
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) which has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. The event will feature special performances from Glen Timbery and the Warada Dancers.

Date: Thursday 31 May 2018
Location: Prince Henry Centre, 2 Coast Hospital Road, Little Bay

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Event: Care in the Community
Care in the Community is an upcoming event hosted by Smooth FM's Glenn Daniel for GPs, allied health professionals and practice nurses. It will include presentations on disability and the NDIS, preventing melanoma, health ageing, and the first 1000 days of life. The event will be held on Saturday 23 June, 8.30 am - 12.30 pm at the Auditorium, Kerry Packer Education Centre, RPA.
Click here for more information.

Empowering health workforce to drive improvements in patient care
Australian clinical digital health leaders are being invited to join a new national network to champion digital health throughout hospitals and healthcare organisations. The network will provide forums and channels for knowledge sharing that supports improved patient care.
Click here for more information.

NewAccess is now available across central and eastern Sydney!
The NewAccess program provides support for people living with mild to moderate stress, anxiety or depression. It is free, confidential and available to everyone over 16 years of age. The program is aimed at helping people tackle day-to-day pressures using practical techniques and providing skills that equip you for life. The sessions can be provided over the phone, via Skype or in person.
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With the CESPHN office relocation to Mascot occurring later in the year, be assured that the CESPHN CPD program will continue to operate 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 PHN region. There will be no interruption to the CPD program during the moving period and 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.

My Health Record in General Practice

At: Kogarah Office, L3, 15 Kensington St
On: Monday 28 May 12.00 pm lunch, 12.30 pm presentation
For: GPs, PNs, PMs