Request Surgical Masks Now

Healthy North Coast has a limited supply of surgical masks available for general practitioners, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and community pharmacists who have no local supply available, an unusual number of patients with respiratory symptoms, or are in high-risk locations. If you require a supply of surgical masks over the Christmas and New Year period, we

Could You Be the Voice of Your RACF GP Team?

Healthy North Coast’s COVID-19 Residential Aged Care Facility Outbreak GP Framework provides the opportunity for one GP at each facility to be a GP Team Leader. In an outbreak, the GP Team Leader’s function is communication. You will be paid to attend the RACF outbreak meeting remotely and liaise with your colleagues around the outcomes.

Preparing for a COVID-19 Outbreak in Hastings Macleay

Learn how local GPs can support RACFs for a possible outbreak in the Hastings Macleay area Thursday 10 December 2020 6pm – 8:30pm Rydges Port Macquarie (includes two-course dinner) Healthy North Coast has a key role in supporting RACFs and primary care providers in the preparedness and response to a COVID-19 outbreak. Since March, we

Are You Ready for COVID-19 This Christmas?

Christmas is coming, as are the tourists, so the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak in a residential aged care facility (RACF) is high. Do you know how to respond? The Primary Care Impact quality improvement activity for increasing GP preparedness for COVID-19 outbreak in RACF will guide you. Additional resources will be available in the

Survey on COVID-19 and Immunisation Services

Monash University is conducting an evaluation of the impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of immunisation services. The objective of this survey is to understand how COVID-19 has impacted your capacity to give vaccines and any changes you have implemented in an effort to maintain coverage. This survey is aimed at immunisation providers and will

Queensland Eases Border Restrictions

The Queensland Government eased border restrictions related to COVID-19 this week. People from all parts of NSW are now able to enter Queensland, excluding anyone who has been in the 32 Sydney local government areas identified as hotspots in the last 14 days. Border closures to Victoria remain in place. As part of this week’s changes, the

PPE Buyers Guide

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some organisations might need to buy personal protective equipment (PPE) for the first time, or from new suppliers. The Australian Government has produced a guide to help buyers of PPE be more confident in their purchasing decisions. The guide offers information on PPE and outlines factors people should be aware

COVID-19 Updates for Clinicians on HealthPathways

The Mid and North Coast HealthPathways COVID-19 pages are updated regularly. They offer accurate, clinically reviewed information on diagnosis, treatment and management of COVID-19, as well as infection control and the impact on local services. Regularly check the Recent Changes page to make sure you are current and see the Primary Care Impact page for

Are You a GP Working in a Residential Aged Care Facility?

If there is a COVID-19 outbreak, how will you replace the hours you lose each week? Why not consider the Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) GP Team Leader role? Over the last few months, Healthy North Coast has been implementing the COVID-19 RACF GP Framework. The initiative can be viewed on this Primary Care Impact

GP-Led Respiratory Clinics Receive Extension

As part of the extension to the Federal Government’s COVID-19 emergency response, GP-led respiratory clinics will be offered contracts to continue operations for a further six months. The extension will last until 31 March 2021. GP-led respiratory clinics form part of an integrated health system response to COVID-19. The clinics assess, test and diagnose mild-to-moderate

RACF COVID-19 Outbreak: Are You a Practice With a GP Considering the Team Leader Role?

Over the last few months, Healthy North Coast has been implementing the COVID-19 Residential Aged Care Facility Outbreak GP Framework. The framework supports GPs to be ready for an outbreak and provides the opportunity for one GP at each facility to be a GP Team Leader — a remote role whose sole purpose is communication.

MBS Telehealth Items Extended to March 2021

Healthy North Coast welcomes the Federal Government’s confirmation that temporary MBS telehealth items have been extended until 31 March 2021. This is part of the government’s broader announcement of its national COVID-19 emergency health response being extended for a further six months, which also includes Medicare-subsidised pathology services, GP-led respiratory clinics, home medicines delivery, public