Bowel Screening Results and My Health Record
The Department of Health has advised that commencing Monday 13 July 2020, participants in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program will have their screening results uploaded to My Health Record (MHR). To opt out, patients can tick a check box on the last page of the revised ‘Participant Details’ form. If participants do not have
Testing Times – GP Respiratory Clinic Update
GP respiratory clinics continue to support our community by providing assessment, testing and diagnosis for people with mild-to-moderate respiratory symptoms. Our North Coast clinics have seen almost 5,000 patients since April, with numbers continuing to grow across the region. Casino Respiratory Clinic Now Open Casino GP Respiratory Clinic is now open to support community members
New Immunisation Schedule Commenced 1 July
The new NSW Immunisation Schedule commenced on 1 July 2020. We have been advised that there is confusion as to which schedule point Act-HIB should be administered. Act-HIB should be given at the 18 month schedule point. The online version of the schedule has been updated to include solid lines between schedule points. If you
New Chronic Fatigue Syndrome HealthPathway
The new Chronic Fatigue Syndrome HealthPathway has undergone an intensive amount of work by one of our HealthPathways Clinical Editors, Dr Sarah Mollard. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID), remains a complicated and poorly understood disease. CFS can be diagnosed with a careful history, a
COVID-19 NSW Quarantine Exemptions
NSW Health has released updated quarantine information: Quarantine Exemptions Frequently Asked Questions NSW Home Isolation Guidelines (PDF) NSW Government Public Health (COVID-19 Air Transportation Quarantine) Order Exemption Form (PDF) Local health district contact list for hospital visitations (PDF) To provide feedback or gain information about the quarantine exemptions process, email: MOH-JasminCovid19Ops@health.nsw.gov.au To follow up about
Voluntary Patient Enrolment Initiative Delayed
In the 2019-20 Budget, the Australian Government announced a voluntary patient enrolment initiative for patients aged 70 years and over. They subsequently announced the extension of this initiative to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities, the Government is currently working
Strengthening the Emergency Preparedness of Vulnerable Older People
Meals on Wheels NSW has developed a toolkit for help with preparing older people for emergencies. The kit consists of: Home Visiting Emergency Readiness Discussion tool – a step-by-step process for home support providers to use when discussing emergency preparedness with their clients, including referral pathways to emergency services. Leave-behind client resources – based on
Changes to Reduce Harms from Prescription Opioids
Carers NSW is running a new program to help older carers understand the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and how to best use it.
The National Community Connector program commenced on 1 June 2020. It is for carers aged 65 plus who are looking after someone with a disability.
The program is also available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people aged over 50 years who are caring for a relative or friend with a disability under the age of 65 years.
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is funding the program. On the North Coast a Community Connector Project Officer, Karren Graham, is located in Coffs Harbour.
New Changes to the National Immunisation Schedule
From 1 July 2020, the National Immunisation Program schedule will be updated to improve protection against meningococcal and pneumococcal disease. These changes are: Introduction of meningococcal B vaccination and changes to meningococcal ACWY vaccination. Pneumococcal vaccination schedule will change to reflect the current best clinical evidence in preventing pneumococcal disease in adults and in people
Primary Care Impact Update
Nurse Led Cervical Cancer Screening Service Danielle Midgley, Practice Nurse at Tweed Coast Medical, has successfully implemented a nurse-led cervical cancer screening service. She has kindly shared her PDSA with you. We have added a new QI topic to the list in Primary Care Impact: Increase cervical cancer screening through a nurse-led screening service This
Why General Practices Need Nurses More Than Ever
From infection control to flu clinics, nurses are an important part of the general practice team. A new guide explains how general practices can make the most of the nurse role during COVID-19. It also shows how nurses attract revenue streams that will sustain practices today and into the future. The guide has been endorsed
Aged Care Education Packages
The Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care offers educational packages for health professionals who work with older people. Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person A three day workshop for nurses with interactive, hands-on skills development aided by simulation mannequins. Update your clinical assessment skills while add to your hours of continuing professional education.
