Mobile-Friendly HealthPathways Goes Live
The mobile-friendly version of Mid and North Coast HealthPathways is now live. Existing bookmarks and links to the site still work, but users will be redirected to the new domain: https://manc.communityhealthpathways.org As a one-off, you may need to enter your login details again. Need login details for HealthPathways? Username:Â manchealth Password:Â conn3ct3d For further information about HealthPathways
Breast and Cervical Screening Test Reminder
General practitioners are encouraged to remind eligible women about their regular breast and cervical screening tests during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. A recent Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report noted that screening rates were down for both types of cancer screening during 2020 compared to earlier years. In the case of breast cancer
My Health Record Training Webinars
GPs, specialists, practice managers and practice nurses who are interested in learning about My Health Record are invited to attend a series of webinars hosted by the Australian Digital Health Agency. Sessions are tailored to specific clinical information systems (CIS): Best Practice MedicalDirector Zedmed Genie Communicare The one-hour sessions demonstrate how to use My Health
Rural Health Community Invited to Register for RH20
Registration is now open for a month of education and networking events for the rural health community. RH20 is a new online event that brings together the rural health workforce for education, inspiration and fun across November. The NSW Rural Doctors Network is organising the event. RH20 combines keynote presentations and profession-specific streams with activities
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
Guide to Frequently Used MBS Items
HealthPathways is a trusted resource for providing clinical information and referral pathways for a wide range of presentations seen in primary care. But did you know that HealthPathways can also help you to quickly and accurately find MBS item numbers? The Guide to Frequently Used MBS Items page contains the numbers and fee amount to
National Safety and Quality Standards Consultation
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care invites practitioners to help shape Australia’s first safety and quality standards for the primary health care sector, currently in development. The draft standards provide a national framework and strategies to improve safety and quality in primary health care, with a focus on delivering consumer-centred care.
Lunchtime Leadership Series with Michael McAfee
This November, the Centre for Healthcare Knowledge & Innovation invites you to take a deep dive into leadership. Join Healthy North Coast CEO Julie Sturgess every Friday lunchtime throughout November for a discussion on building leadership capability for collective impact with Dr Michael McAfee. Dr McAfee is the President and CEO of PolicyLink. He is
Are You Ready for Mobile-Friendly HealthPathways?
Next week, Mid and North Coast HealthPathways is being updated to a new mobile-friendly platform. There will also be a new domain: https://manc.communityhealthpathways.org You can try mobile-friendly view now by clicking on the banner located on the homepage. When? The new HealthPathways site goes live on 29 October 2020. Will I notice a difference? Yes,
Want to Join a Chronic Wound Management Working Group?
Expressions of interest are being sought for a general practitioner / registered nurse to join a chronic wound management working group in the Mid North Coast. Purpose Reviewing and refining the existing model(s) of care. Self-assessment against the LBVC Standards for Wound Management. Defining assessment and referral processes. Developing and implementing a standardised patient triage
Request for Proposal to Develop and Conduct a Process and Outcome Evaluation of HealthPathways
Healthy North Coast is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced consultants, researchers or academics to develop and conduct a process and outcome evaluation of the Mid and North Coast HealthPathways program. HealthPathways is a web-based platform designed and written for use during a consultation to offer clinicians locally agreed information to make the right
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
