NSW Ambulance booking changes for general practice
From Wednesday 6 September 2017, NSW Ambulance has changed the way patient information is gathered when receiving requests from doctors and nurses booking an Ambulance via
131 233 for patients requiring ongoing care in an emergency department. The information gathered for patients being booked from community based settings such as a surgery, residential aged care facility or private addresses that have been evaluated by a doctor or nurse will now be obtained utilising the Medical Priority Dispatch System. Obtaining this set of information will ensure patients with the presence of priority symptoms, or who have experienced a sudden or unexpected change in their condition, are allocated an appropriate response priority. Click here to view the NSW Ambulance factsheet outlining the changes.
Rethinking Mental Health 4.0 Forum - Tuesday 10 October 2017, UTS Aerial Function Centre
This year the Rethinking Mental Health Forum will explore new innovations and best practice in applying a Stepped Care Approach to mental health, suicide prevention, and drug and alcohol services and programs. The forum presents an exciting opportunity for practitioners to build a shared understanding of best practice in applying a Stepped Care Approach to mental health, and connect with mental health providers from across our region. Click here for program and registration details.
AOD17: Recognise and Respond, ALM
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN has partnered with RACGP to create AOD17: Recognise and Respond. This one day ALM (40 QI&CPD points) will assist GPs in managing patients with substance abuse behaviours, and is tailored to reflect the substances and issues seen in CESPHN clinics. The PHN has some sponsored seats for their members. To reserve your spot, please email CESPHN Drug Health Program Officer, Lexi Buckfield at l.buckfield@cesphn.com.au. Click here for information on the program and registration details.
GP Liaison in Alcohol and Other Drugs (GLAD) GP Focus Group – Seeking EOIs
The GLAD project seeks to improve the alcohol and other drug support provided by public specialist alcohol and other drug services for GPs and general practices in the CESPHN region. We want to understand what you want from your local public specialist alcohol and other drug services. Regardless of how many patients you see with alcohol and other drug issues we are interested in your views. We are seeking EOIs from GPs and general practices in the CESPHN region to attend one of three focus groups.The focus groups will run for two hours, with dinner and remuneration provided. - Wednesday 20 September 2017, CESPHN Kogarah Office, 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
- Wednesday 11 October 2017, CESPHN Ashfield Office, 7.00 - 9.00 pm
- Wednesday 25 October 2017, St Vincent’s Private Darlinghurst, 7.00 - 9.00 pm
To register your interest or to discuss this further please call Michelle Schulz or Dr Hester Wilson on 9332 8777.
HEALTH ALERT: NSW Health investigating hepatitis A outbreak in Sydney
NSW Health has launched an investigation into a hepatitis A outbreak following confirmation of 12 cases in the past five weeks alone in Sydney and surrounding areas. Dr Vicky Sheppeard, Director Communicable Diseases with NSW Health, said 10 of these people contracted the disease in Australia – considerably higher than the average two cases of locally acquired hepatitis A each year. Click here for full details.
Public Consultation: Infant pneumococcal vaccination schedule recommendations
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) Secretariat wishes to advise that a public consultation is now open on proposed changes to infant pneumococcal vaccination recommendations in The Australian Immunisation Handbook (Handbook).
The public consultation document can be accessed on Citizen Space.
To make a submission, please click on the link which reads “Online Survey” where you will be directed to some targeted questions. We welcome your comments and feedback on the proposed changes.
This public consultation will remain open until 11.59 pm on Monday 2 October 2017.
If you have any questions regarding this consultation please contact the ATAGI secretariat on ATAGI.Secretariat@health.gov.au.
RPA Women and Babies/ Canterbury Hospital Antenatal Shared Care Orientation Session - 18 September 2017
Do you have GPs within your practice interested in joining the Antenatal Shared Care Program with RPA Women and Babies and Canterbury Hospital? If so, the next session is scheduled for Monday 18 September 2017, 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm at our Ashfield Office. For further information or to obtain an application form visit the Become an ANSC GP page on our website. If you wish to attend, please complete the application form and return to CESPHN Maternal
Health Project Officer, Karen Wheeler.
Cancer Institute NSW Cancer Screening and Prevention Forum
Cancer Institute NSW and Iris Education invite GPs and other health professionals to register for a free Cancer Screening and Prevention Forum on Saturday 23 September 2017. The morning sessions will focus on all aspects relevant to GPs and other primary care providers of the National Cervical Screening Program Renewal which will roll out across Australia in December this year. The forum includes the opportunity for audience questions to be directed to a distinguished panel of practitioners. Cancer prevention and lifestyle factors will be addressed in the afternoon. Click here to view the proposed program or to register.
Planning for your future - Sydney Local Health District Community Consultation sesions
Sydney Local Health District would like to hear from you about your health needs and health care services for the community. Six community consultations have been arranged across the Sydney Local Health District region to allow opportunity for all interested parties to have their say. Click here for more information or to register your attendance.
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN Upcoming Events
Paediatrics: Allergy and Sleep Disorders At: Education Centre, L5 Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, 119-143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown
On: Wednesday 13 September, 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For: GPs, AHPs and practice nurses
Practice Managers Network Meeting - The Paperless Practice At: CESPHN Kogarah Office, L3, 15 Kensington St, Kogarah
On: Tuesday 19 September, 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For: Practice managers
Fatty Liver - New Hepatitis C Treatments, One Year On, Where are We? At: Hazelhurst Art Gallery, 782 Kingsway, Gymea
On: Wednesday 20 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentation
For: GPs
NDIS Update At: CESPHN Ashfield Office, L1, 158 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield
On: Monday 25 September, 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For: GPs, AHPs, practice nurses and service providers
Emergency Medicine At: Hazelhurst Art Gallery, 782 Kingsway, Gymea
On: Thursday 28 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentation
For: GPs
Prince of Wales Private - Medical Updates At: Conference Room, L7 POWP, Barker St, Randwick
On: Wednesday 4 October, 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For: GPs
Triage At: CESPHN Kogarah Office, L3, 15 Kensington St, Kogarah
On: Monday 9 October, 6.00 pm dinner, 6.30 pm presentation
For: GPs, AHPs, practice nurses and practice administrative staff
Rethinking Mental Health 4.0 Forum At: Aerial Function Centre, UTS, Ultimo
On: Tuesday 10 October, 8.00 am registrations, 8.30 am - 4.30 pm forum
Cost: $100
For: Mental health professionals, GPs, AHPs, practice nurses and NGOs
ANSC Update - St George and Sutherland Hospitals At: Torwood Lounge - 247 Rocky Point Road, Sans Souci
On: Tuesday 10 October, 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For: GPs
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Partnership Event - Men's Health Update At: Education Centre, L5 Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, 119-143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown
On: Wednesday 11 October, 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For: GPs, AHPs and practice nurses
GPs Role in Managing the Most Common Liver Diseases At: CESPHN Ashfield Office, L1, 158 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield
On: Thursday 12 October, 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For: GPs, AHPs, practice nurses and service providers
ANSC Obstetrics Update - Canterbury and RPA At: Education Centre, L5 Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, 119-143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown
On: Wednesday 25 October, 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For: GPs
Kogarah Office 9330 9900
Level 3, 15 Kensington St, Kogarah
Ashfield Office 9799 0933
Level 1, 158 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield
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