CESPHN has moved to Mascot!

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN has relocated to our new office at Level 5, 201 Coward Street, Mascot. This move will save us money on rent and infrastructure and will allow our staff to more effectively provide support to you from a central location within our region. Whilst we are still in process of setting up our new office, please direct all calls to our 1300 986 991 number. If you have any enquiries regarding the move, please do not hesitate to contact us at communications@cesphn.com.au.

Psychiatry support line for GPs is now open!

If you are a GP practising in an eligible Primary Health Network, you now have access to a psychiatrist who can support you in managing the care of mental health consumers. The service is free, and available Monday to Friday, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm. GPs can register for the service by visiting gpsupport.org.au or call 1800 16 17 18.

Cancer surgery at Canterbury Hospital

From 1 September 2018, GPs who have historically referred breast, rectal and gastric cancer cases to a Canterbury Hospital surgeon should now refer any cases on to an appropriate specialist either at Concord or RPA/Lifehouse as listed on www.canrefer.org.au website. 

Best Practice Update - Indigo Revision 1 released 

Best Practice (BP) clinical software released Indigo Revision 1 on 17 August 2018 which now incorporates changes to the NIP schedule that came into effect on 1 July 2018. Practices who use BP are encouraged to update their software to this latest version to ensure the accurate recording of immunisation encounters and the transmission of this information to the Australian Immunisation Register.
More information is available here. 

Immunisation Schedule frequently asked question

How do you enter dose four of Prevenar 13 vaccine onto AIR at the 12 month schedule point?
Four doses of Prevenar 13 vaccine is still recommended for some children who have previously received Prevenar 13 vaccine at two, four and six months of age and those at risk. Currently, when recording the encounter via the AIR secure site, the only way to ensure the correct dose sequence for the fourth dose of Prevenar 13 at 12 months for these children is to use the “other" age group tab. The remaining 12 month schedule vaccines can be submitted through the 12 month drop down box on AIR. If providers inadvertently select Prevenar 13 using the 12 month drop down box on AIR and it is the fourth dose, it defaults to dose three which then causes it to appear on the AIR immunisation history with an error code. This can be corrected through the 'edit' function. If you do not already have secure online access to AIR you can request access here.

South Eastern Sydney Public Health Unit – New contact details for immunisation enquires

For all general vaccination enquires please use the following email: SESLHD-PublicHealthUnit-IMMTeam@health.nsw.gov.au. A response will be provided within 24 - 48hrs. Please indicate if a more urgent response is required. Direct phone enquiries are to be restricted to urgent clinical issues including notification of cold chain breaches and should be directed to 9382 8333. A wide range of resources are now provided, and regularly updated, on the Public Health Unit website.

Update on iREAP service at War Memorial Hospital

War Memorial Hospital’s Integrated Rehabilitation and Enablement Programme provides comprehensive early intervention care to clients at risk of frailty and falls, or those with a degenerative neurological disease such as Parkinson’s. This anticipatory model of care aims to improve the quality of life of older clients in the community and prevent avoidable hospital admissions by building partnerships with local GPs and community providers to identify clients earlier in the course of their condition.
Click here for more information.

Staying Healthy Living Well Program

From September 2018, an innovative program supporting seniors 70 years+ to improve their confidence, knowledge and engagement in managing their chronic conditions and general wellbeing will be available. Staying Healthy Living Well (SHLW) is a FREE 12-week program utilising vital signs monitoring together with online 1 on 1 coaching with a Telehealth Nurse and group education sessions. Eligible participants can be referred via Health Link (EDI – feroscre) or fax (1300 850 770).
Click here for more information.

Promoting hep C treatment ... how do you score?

Many patients/clients who use drugs - or who are in recovery - believe the new hep C cures have bad side effects. Hepatitis NSW have a variety of useful resources to have on hand in your general practice.
Click here for more information.

AAPM 2018 Annual Conference 

AAPM’s 2018 Annual Conference – Powering Your Journey, Driving Change – will be held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra from 16 - 19 October 2018. As the peak association supporting practice management, AAPM provides education, support, advice and advocacy for those involved in healthcare practice management. The conference offers a professional development opportunity which develops and reinforces the core principles of healthcare practice management. For more information visit the AAPM Conference website.

Event: HIV PrEP Update for GPs and Practice Nurses

This training will provide GPs, nurses, and health professionals working in primary care an update on strategies available for the prevention of HIV transmission, focusing on prevention particularly pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This evening educational session will be presented by Dr Robert Page from East Sydney Doctors.
Click here for more information. 

Event: My Health Record Workshop and Q&A Session

The national My Health Record is undergoing significant change and by late 2018 all Australians will have a My Health Record unless they actively choose not to by “opting out”. This workshop will help you to strengthen your understanding of My Health Record, the opt out program, and answer common consumer questions.
Click here for more information. 

Event: RACGP My Health Record in general practice

All Australians registered with Medicare or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs will have a My Health Record created for them by the end of 2018 unless they choose to opt out between 16 July and 15 November. This workshop will address questions you may have regarding the expansion of My Health Record, including how it may affect your practice and patients.
Click here for more information.

Event: All Things Aged Care 2.0

Join in on discussing some of the key issues in aged care in the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN region. You will learn about key initiatives being undertaken in the aged care space and localised GP support resources.
Click here for more information and to register.

Event: Psychosocial disability and the NDIS

Register for this fantastic information session on supporting participants with a psychosocial disability to access the NDIS. This information session is intended to assist medical practitioners, health and mental health professionals, and community support personnel who provide this support.
Date: 26 September 2018, CESPHN office, Level 5, 201 Coward Street, Mascot
Session times: Session one 9.00 am - 12.00 pm, session two 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Click here for more information.

Free eBook on Exercise and Mental Health

Click here to access one of ESSA's newly developed resources, with contributions from Accredited Exercise Physiologists working in mental health. The eBook has been designed to be shared with GPs, clients, other allied health professionals and the general public to discuss the benefits of exercise and seeking advice from the right exercise professional.

Event: All Things Aged Care 2.0

Join in on discussing some of the key issues in aged care in the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN region. You will learn about key initiatives being undertaken in the aged care space and localised GP support resources.
Click here for more information and to register.

Event: Psychosocial disability and the NDIS

Register for this fantastic information session on supporting participants with a psychosocial disability to access the NDIS. This information session is intended to assist medical practitioners, health and mental health professionals, and community support personnel who provide this support.
Date: 26 September 2018, CESPHN office, Level 5 201 Coward Street, Mascot
Session times: Session one 9.00 am - 12.00 pm, session two 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Click here for more information.

Following Central and Eastern Sydney PHN's recent move to Mascot, the CESPHN CPD program will continue to operate uninterrupted across the region. We will be using a number of venues around the St George and Inner West areas in place of the previous Ashfield and Kogarah office locations. CPD venues we will be using include:

• Torwood lounge
• Canada Bay Club
• Kareela Golf Club
• Canterbury Leagues club
• Canterbury/Hurlstone Park RSL 
• St George Leagues club
• St George Motor Boat Club, Sans Souci

The CPD team look forward to welcoming our stakeholders to our new office event space in Mascot. If there are any event enquiries, please contact events@cesphn.com.au.

ANSC Obstetrics Updates

At:    Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club, 20-26 Canterbury Rd, Hurlstone Park
On:   Tuesday 4 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs

Prince of Wales Private - Men's Health

At:    Conference Room, L7, Prince of Wales Private, Barker St, Randwick
On:   Wednesday 5 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs

My Health Record

At:    Canterbury Leagues Club, 26 Bridge Rd Belmore
On:   Thursday 6 September 7.00 - 9.00 am breakfast and presentation
For:  GPs, PNs, PMs, AHPs

HIV PrEP Update for GPs and Practice Nurses

At:    Crowne Plaza Coogee, 242 Arden St, Coogee NSW 2034
On:   Thursday 6 September 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
For:  GPs, PNs

Dealing with Difficult Patients

At:    Conference Room, L7, Prince of Wales Private, Barker St, Randwick
On:   Tuesday 11 September 6.00 pm dinner, 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PNs, PMs, PS

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Medical Updates - Infectious Diseases and Travel Vaccinations

At:    Education Centre, L5 Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, 119-143 Missenden Rd, Camperdown
On:   Wednesday 12 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs, PNs, Pharmacists 

Practice Nurse Clinical Event - Perinatal MH and Breastfeeding

At:    Canada Bay Club, 4 William St Five Dock
On:   Wednesday 19 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  PNs

St Vincent’s Clinic CPD Series - Geriatrics

At:    Level 4 Function Room, St Vincent’s Clinic, 438 Victoria St, Darlinghurst
On:   Wednesday 19 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs

PCMNRP GP Clinical Leads Orientation

At:    CESPHN Office, L5, 201 Coward St, Mascot
On:   Thursday 20 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentation
For:  GPs and PMs involved in clinical leadership positions

All Things Aged Care 2.0

At:    Aerial Function Room UTS Building 10, Level 7, 235 Jones St Ultimo
On:   Saturday 22 September 12.00 pm registration and lunch, 12.30 pm - 5.00 pm presentations
For:  GPs, PNs, PMs, AHPs

Supporting Patients with a Psychosocial Disability to Access the NDIS

At:    CESPHN Office, L5, 201 Coward St, Mascot
On:   Wednesday 26 September
         Morning session 9.00 am - 12.00 pm, afternoon session 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm 
For:  GPs, PNs, PMs, AHPs
 

Helping your Patients Change Behaviours with Motivational Interviewing - Active Learning Module

At:    CESPHN Office Mascot, L5 201 Coward St
On:   Wednesday 26 September 6.00 pm dinner, 6.30 pm presentation
For:  GPs

Sydney Private Hospital CPD Series

At:    Sydney Private Hospital, 63 Victoria St, Ashfield
On:   Thursday 27 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.00 pm presentations
For:  GPs

Hazelhurst CPD Series - Diabetes

At:    Hazelhurst Gallery, 782 Kingsway, Gymea
On:   Thursday 27 September 6.30 pm dinner, 7.30 pm presentations
For:  GPs

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