Northern Virtual COVID Care Service updatesÂ
The Northern Virtual COVID Care Service (NVCCS) is expanding its role over winter to include the management of patients with influenza and other chronic conditions. The service will continue to manage COVID-positive patients in the community during this period. Please note, the referral form to the service has been revised. To refer patients with influenza
Immunisation update roadshow timely as flu season hits
Healthy North Coast recently partnered with North Coast Public Health to deliver 6 education dinners, with many highlights and key takeaways. Maintaining high immunisation coverage rates is something that all primary health care providers need to achieve. Most vaccinations are provided in primary care settings and it’s important that immunisation providers remain up to date
Expressions of interest open for COVID Care Home Visiting Service
Healthy North Coast is seeking expressions of interest from general practices interested in establishing a COVID Care Home Visit Service. A starter package of up to $7000 may be offered to 2 lead practices per local government area that can commit to supporting home visits. Healthy North Coast’s COVID Care Home Visiting Service will help
Webinar series explores COVID-19 and influenza outbreaks in RACFs
This three-part webinar series, starting 8 June, will explore allied and mental health MBS funding and effective strategies for prevention, response and recovery in residential aged care facilities (RACF) COVID/influenza (dual) outbreaks. COVID-19 outbreaks in RACFs have demonstrated the critical role for allied health and general practice in mitigating the impact of a COVID-19 outbreak.
New HealthPathways immunisation updates
The HealthPathways team has recently reviewed and updated 5 key immunisation pathways.
Last chance to complete survey for flood impacted primary health care services
Healthy North Coast has funding from the Federal Government to support the continued provision of COVID-19 vaccinations whilst services recover from the flooding.
Latest COVID-19 vaccination updates
5 to 11 year olds due for second dose Many children aged 5 to 11 who received their first COVID-19 vaccination earlier this year are now eligible for their second dose. Two doses are recommended, eight weeks apart. Immunisation providers are encouraged to send reminders to parents and carers who have children due for immunisation.
New information to help support COVID-19 boosters
EVA will help you make your booster appointment The Easy Vaccine Access (EVA) service offers a simple new way for people who haven’t yet had their COVID-19 booster shot to book a vaccination. Text ‘Hey EVA’ to 0481 611 382. EVA will then ask you for your: name preferred language preferred date and time to
COVID-19 vaccine decision aid for parents with children 5-15 years
A new COVID-19 vaccine decision aid for children (5–15 years) has been developed to help parents and carers make a decision about getting a COVID-19 vaccine for their child. Through five simple steps, the COVID-19 vaccine decision aid for children (5–15) offers information about the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the available vaccines to help parents weigh
Important information for immunisation providers in flood affected areas
Delays to vaccine deliveries Due to severe weather and floods, several road closures have been in place across NSW since 28 February 2022. As a result, some areas in our region have experienced delays in vaccine deliveries. It is expected deliveries will resume from 14 March 2022. If your practice has been impacted by severe
Moderna vaccine rollout expands to include children aged 6 and older
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for 6- to 11-year-old children and became available from February 24. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommendation follows the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval of Moderna for children aged 6 years and older on 17 February. Pfizer vaccine continues to be available to children aged 5 and
GP Respiratory Clinics increasing access to COVID testing
GP Respiratory Clinics across the North Coast have recently taken delivery of a large number of rapid antigen tests. This is enabling increased access to COVID-19 testing for local communities. Alongside COVID testing for the community, GPRCs are also available to provide assessment and management services for respiratory patients. GPRCs have been established at the
