NSW arbovirus update - Information for NSW GPs
Key points for general practitioners: - There is an increased risk of Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus infections due to the recent flooding and heavy rain in inland NSW.
- Consider arbovirus infections in patients presenting with compatible symptoms.
- Reinforce mosquito prevention messages to patients.
Click here to see the full update.
NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation survey
The NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation have engaged HealthConsult Pty Ltd to
evaluate the Implementation of the NSW Pain Management Plan (PMP) 2012-2016. This survey collects information about primary health care practitioners' understanding, attitudes and approaches towards supporting people living with chronic pain. Your responses will inform the independent evaluation of the NSW PMP 2012-2016 and future planning for chronic pain management in NSW. Please answer each question as well as you can, and feel free to tell us more in the spaces provided. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. For additional information please contact Dr Andrey Zheluk on 0425 278 398. Click here to complete the survey.
Committee role for a psychologist/ psychiatrist - Mood Active
If you understand how valuable exercise is for good mental health, would like to have voice in advocating for it among your peers, and are keen to take on a committee role with Australia's leading mental health exercise service provider, then we want to hear from you! Our non-profit program, which is targeted at people diagnosed with depression/ anxiety, is growing fast and our committee needs to grow too. The key features of this volunteer role are oversight of participant assessment results and data, and communication with CESPHN referrers. As a committee member, you will be involved in setting Mood Active's strategic direction. Approximately two hours per week. See the Mood Active website for program details. Enquiries to: cameron.wilson@moodactive.com.au
Decision support for the evaluation and management of breathlessness (dyspnea)
Professor Christine Jenkins is currently conducting research on addressing dyspnea in primary care, focusing on time-efficient, evidence based diagnostic and management approaches to the condition. A series of focus groups are being held with GPs to identify the barriers and enablers in the use of a dyspnea clinical decision support system and determine key features that would encourage GPs to implement a computer based or smart phone based dyspnea DSS. You are invited to the first of a series of focus groups, held on Wednesday 14 December 2016, from 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm at The George Institute for Global Health offices (KGV Building, Camperdown). A presentation/ case discussion on airways disease
will be provided afterwards. If you would like to participate, please contact Kate Corcoran at kcorcoran@georgeinstitute.org.au. Light refreshments will be provided.
We are seeking general practices with an interest in mental health for an innovative digital health project
The new RACGP triennium starts in 2017! Would you like to complete the compulsory QI activity, and receive accredited mental health education for every participating GP? The practice contact will also receive a $100 gift card. CESPHN and the Black Dog Institute are seeking expression of interest from general practices to participate in a stepped care project with innovative use of digital health technology to deliver better screening and treatment to patients with mental health difficulties. Click here to view the expression of interest. The project will commence in early 2017. To express your interest or to request additional information please email the completed expression of interest to digitalhealth@cesphn.com.au or fax to 9799 0944.
Expression of interest for participation in Heart Failure Integrated Care Project
In partnership with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, we are seeking expression of interest from GPs with practice nurses in the St George and Sutherland areas for a heart failure project seeking to strengthen integrated care between GPs and hospital-based heart services for patients with this condition. The practice will receive: - resources for patient self care (daily weight, fluid restriction, low salt, action plan for worsening symptoms etc)
- resources for the practice nurse (patient assessment form, summarised manual - Understanding Heart Failure)
- telephone support from St George Hospital Heart Service nurse practitioner and cardiologist
- site visits and patient review by St George Hospital Heart Service nurse practitioner
There is an evaluation component consisting of short pre and post surveys for GPs and practice nurses and one survey for the patient. The program commenced in November 2016 and will run to March 2017. For further information click here
or contact CESPHN Heart Failure Program Officer, Barbara Hawkshaw on 9330 9929.
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN Events
2016 CPD program wrap up
Thank you to all our members who have supported our CPD program in 2016. In total, we have held 178 events with 5,099 attendees! In 2017 we look forward to bringing you another comprehensive program, including expansion of the small group learning program, additional events for allied health members, CPR and new partnerships with other organisations in our region. For all the updated information regarding upcoming CPD events please visit our website.
Kogarah Office 9330 9900
Level 3, 15 Kensington St, Kogarah
Ashfield Office 9799 0933
Level 1, 158 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield
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