Psoriasis HealthPathway
The Psoriasis HealthPathway was localised in September 2020. Psoriasis vulgaris is the medical name for the most common form of psoriasis (“vulgaris” meaning common). Over 1.6 million Australians are living with the condition. The background section of the Psoriasis HealthPathway advises that the disorder has a genetic susceptibility. It can begin at any age, with
Have Your Say on the NSW Maternity Care Policy
Health practitioners are invited to provide feedback on the consultation draft for the NSW Health Maternity Care Policy. The draft policy takes an evidence-based, life-course approach to maternity care in NSW. It focuses on providing women with family-centred, responsive care during the perinatal period to improve experiences and optimise maternal and neonatal outcomes. The survey
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
ePrescribing Readiness Support for General Practice, AMS and Pharmacy
After successfully rolling out the electronic prescribing token model in Victoria, the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) has announced they are now focused on the rollout in Sydney, followed by a staged expansion across the rest of Australia. To be ready for ePrescribing, there are some key digital requirements that general practices, Aboriginal Medical Services
Mobile-Friendly HealthPathways is Live
The mobile-friendly HealthPathways went live on 29 October. The website change provides a new look and feel that will suit all mobile devices. Clinical content remains the same. We have mailed the following information to all practices in Mid and North Coast: Information flyer about the new look platform Promotion tent cards Computer stickers with
Engaging With Primary Health Workers About National Screening Programs
The University of Melbourne is inviting the primary health workforce to take part in a qualitative study. The study aims to evaluate ways to engage with health workers about national screening programs (bowel, breast and cervical). Findings from this study thus far have led to the development of communication materials to assist in boosting participation,
Clarence Valley Families Benefit From New Child and Family Wellbeing Hub
Mr Chris Gulaptis MP, Member for Clarence, and Mr Kevin Hogan MP, Member for Page, officially opened a new Child and Family Wellbeing Hub in Grafton on Thursday 4 November. The Hub is being delivered as part of the First 2000 Days Project in Northern NSW. First 2000 Days is a collaboration between Northern NSW
Webinar Series Examines Community Recovery After Cumulative Distress
The mental health impact of one disaster after another – and how to recognise and deal with it – are the subjects of a two-part webinar series starting next week. The series, Recovery in the Community, will run on 18 November and 25 November from 6.30pm – 8.20pm. GPs, practice nurses, psychologists, mental health nurses,
Invitation to GPs: MNC Primary Health Care Focus Group
Healthy North Coast is seeking to commission primary care interventions in this financial year that will improve health outcomes for people in Mid North Coast. Commissioned funds will focus on identified gaps in health system performance across a range of factors, including age, indicative health need, location and socio-economic status. As an initial step, Mid
NAIDOC Week Celebrates History, Culture and Achievement
It’s NAIDOC Week – a time in Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Postponed from its usual month of July due to COVID-19, NAIDOC Week runs from 8-15 November. This year’s theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. It recognises that First Nations people have occupied
Heart Health Check Recall Pilot
The Heart Foundation and Healthily are giving up to 200 eligible practices an opportunity to participate in a heart health check recall pilot. The pilot project aims to increase the number of Australians having their CVD risk assessed by providing general practices with an efficient system to recall eligible patients and the supportive tools and
Changes to NSW Vaccine Centre Webpage
From Thursday 5 November 2020, immunisation service providers are required to record the Medicare provider number of each health professional administering vaccines at the practice on the NSW Vaccine Centre web page. The information will be used to link vaccines distributed to practices with those reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). It will not
