Authentication file access to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is closing
Authentication file access to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is being phased out by 30 September 2021. Immunisation providers need to transition to PRODA. With a PRODA account, health professionals can access the AIR using Health Professional Online Services. If you provide immunisations, ensuring you and your team have access to the AIR is extremely important.
Two new resources on psychotic disorders now available
People with schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders are more likely to experience additional health problems and are more likely to die at a younger age than people without mental health conditions. The Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry (3DN) at UNSW Sydney aimed to assess the health, health service use, and causes of death among people
Go4Fun – a great referral option for children above a healthy weight
Go4Fun is a successful and evidence-based program that supports the treatment of childhood overweight and obesity. This free NSW Health program is open to children aged 7-13 years above a healthy weight (>85th percentile for BMI) and their families. What’s involved? The program consists of 10 sessions throughout the school term that are delivered by
New guide: The science of immunisation – common questions answered
The Australian Academy of Science has released a new guide about the science of immunisation to help combat misinformation and uncertainty surrounding vaccines. The guide answers common questions, including: â–º What is immunisation? â–º What is in a vaccine? â–º Who benefits from vaccines? â–º Are vaccines safe? â–º What does the future hold for vaccination? It
Roland makes no bones about osteoporosis awareness
Roland the skeleton was a hit at Evans Head Medical Centre recently, as he raised awareness of osteoporosis. Practice co-manager Amanda Voss said Roland was a ‘nice distraction’ from COVID-19 and a good talking point. ‘Our goal was to educate staff and identify patients with osteoporosis who had let their treatment lapse, and highlight the
Research study offers free physiotherapy teleconsultations (or usual care) to rural Australians
A research team from the University of Sydney is working on a study titled: E-health to Empower patients with musculoskeletal pain in rural Australia (EMPoweR). Their researchers provide free services to the community and do not operate to make a profit from its participants. The research team believes that telehealth is an excellent opportunity for
Updated Resources for COVID-19 Vaccination Changes
On 8 April 2021, the Australian Government adjusted its approach to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout following advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). In a statement released last week, ATAGI now recommends the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine is preferred over the AstraZeneca vaccine for adults aged under 50 years. The following resources have
Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
As general practices commence their COVID-19 vaccinations and severe weather and flooding affect our region, vaccine delivery and rollout logistics continue to be a challenge. This is a friendly reminder of what to check when receiving and accepting COVID-19 vaccine deliveries. Please check the following: Review the box packaging, check for signs of damage or
Immunisation Community of Practice Rolls Out Webinar #2
Healthy North Coast is thrilled to welcome nearly 200 North Coast clinicians who have registered to stay up to date with vaccination news through our Immunisation Community of Practice (CoP). Participants in the CoP will be invited to dial in to monthly webinars — short, informative sessions on a range of different immunisation topics. All sessions will
Primary Care Impact: Improve Preparation of Emergency Equipment
All general practices need to ensure comprehensive emergency protocols, equipment and medicines are in place to achieve best practice and manage adverse events following immunisation. Thanks to a suggestion from Dr John Moran at King Street Medical Centre, Primary Care Impact has introduced a new QI activity to assist general practices to prepare and audit their emergency equipment, including the must-have contents
Primary Care Impact: Influenza Vaccination Activities to Improve Safety and Reach High-Risk Groups
Immunisations are an essential health service. Community members and immunisation providers are urged to continue these practices during the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Vaccination providers must ensure a 14-day gap between COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations. Visit our new Primary Care Impact quality improvement activity to improve checks on patient vaccination status when delivering influenza and COVID-19
Primary Care Impact: Socially Distanced Vaccination in General Practice
As general practices are faced with the concurrent rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine, clinic procedures still need to adhere to social distancing and infection control guidelines. The Primary Care Impact topic for socially distanced vaccination in general practice has been relaunched. This time, it includes a shared PDSA from Dr Lerm’s Surgery. Check it out to see how their planning and team approach resulted
