Message for the Mob: COVID-19 and Chronic Disease
Our Aboriginal Health Team is working closely with the local community and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health (ACCH) sector to ensure we are providing support in a way that is driven by community need. Nicola Barker, North Coast PHN’s Aboriginal Health Coordinator, has filmed a video message for the mob. Nicola has chronic heart disease
MBS Telehealth Items Now Open to All Australians​
After the initial COVID-19 telehealth MBS items were released on 13 March, the Australian Government has now expanded telehealth MBS items to ALL Australians. The range of bulk-billed services GPs, allied health and specialists can provide over video or phone from 8am Monday 30 March include mental health treatment, chronic disease management and Aboriginal and Torres
Influenza Immunisation During COVID-19
Influenza immunisation has never been more important than in 2020. This year’s flu vaccinations will take more planning to work around the limitations imposed by COVID-19. To help, Carolyn Lloyd, Immunisation Coordinator at NNSWLHD, has recorded a 15-minute webinar on vaccinating during COVID-19. Her presentation is packed with useful tips and information to help you.
Rapid Onboarding of General Practice Medical Officers at NNSWLHD
The NNSWLHD is preparing for surges in demand for acute hospital and related services in the coming weeks. Dr Tim Williams is NNSWLHD’s Executive Director of Medical Services and is inviting GPs to submit expressions of interest to support hospital-related work over the coming weeks and months. If you have relevant skills and availability, please
A Message from NSW Ambulance
Please note that NSW Ambulance services do not transport patients to NSW Health COVID-19 clinics. Patients triaged by paramedics as requiring transport to hospital are to be transported to an ED. Referral pathways for appropriate patients will be applied by paramedics and not transported. GP’s to triage and refer appropriate patients to self-isolate or self-present
Online Infection Control Training
Online infection control training is now available. It is suitable for care workers across the primary care sector, including general practice, pharmacy, allied health, Aboriginal Health Workers and other primary care workers. This training module covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and control for COVID-19 including: COVID-19 – what is it? Signs and symptoms Keeping safe
Australian Government GP Updates
COVID-19 Newsletter The Department of Health releases a regular newsletter update for frontline workers that provides information on COVID-19. Subscribe to hear the latest updates from Professor Brendan Murphy, Chief Medical Officer. Subscribe to the Department of Health Update on (COVID-19) COVID-19 Webinars The Department of Health also produces regular webinars covering COVID-19. You can view
Changes to COVID-19 Case Definitions
COVID-19 case definitions have changed to now include probable cases and expanded definitions for a suspect case. Visit our COVID-19 page for the latest information.
COVID-19 HealthPathways
Watch this two-minute video to learn how the HealthPathways COVID-19 response package helps general practice teams manage patients, prepare the practice, and keep up-to-date with rapid change in the health system. See how to send feedback on the content. http://vimeo.com/399023505/05236d91b7 COVID-19 Practice Preparation COVID-19 Assessment and Management COVID-19 Referrals COVID-19 Information COVID-19 Recent Changes Coming
Hand Sanitiser Supplies
Due to high demand, a number of businesses are sourcing or producing additional supplies of hand sanitiser. NCPHN is sharing the details of these businesses but does not guarantee, and accepts no legal liability for, the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of any services provided by the businesses. Hand Hygiene Australia recommends that alcohol solutions
COVID-19 Information Session for Mental Health and Allied Health Providers
Local mental health and allied health service providers are invited to attend an information session with North Coast PHN. This is an opportunity for service providers to gain information about the COVID-19 situation and its likely impact (from a mental health perspective) on our community, primary care and hospital services. We’ll discuss steps that can be undertaken
Telehealth Options Create Safe Zone
New temporary items have been added to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) in response to the spread of COVID-19. General practitioners, nurse practitioners, mental health professionals, specialists, obstetricians and midwives can now deliver telehealth services via video and phone calls to eligible patients. With these safer options, people can access essential health services in their
