Updated COVID-19 return to work guidelines
The HealthPathway for COVID-19 Infection Control and Staff Exposure has been updated to include information about return to work if a staff member tests positive. The pathway’s name has also been updated, it is now called COVID-19 Infection Control and Staff Exposure or Infection. Changes A section has been added to guide returning staff who have
Readiness Program addresses domestic and family violence
A training program that addresses domestic and family violence is being offered to GPs and other primary carers. Developed and delivered by the Safer Families Consortium, ‘The Readiness Program’ is a national training program for primary care providers to effectively recognise, respond to, refer and record domestic and family violence. It aims to engage GPs,
Are you ready for the NASH SHA-2 transition?
Organisations should be completing their transition of NASH certificates from SHA-1 to SHA-2 prior to or on 13 March 2022. From 13 March 2022, all software companies (clinical and dispensing) must upgrade their software to be SHA-2 compatible. This also means that organisations need to also upgrade their NASH certificate from SHA-1 (current solution) to
SafeScript NSW, real-time prescription monitoring system, coming soon to Healthy North Coast
Prescribers and pharmacists across the North Coast will have access to SafeScript NSW from early March 2022, as part of a phased statewide rollout. SafeScript NSW provides prescribers and pharmacists with real-time information about a patient’s prescribing and dispensing history for certain high-risk medicines, known as monitored medicines. This information helps to improve clinical decision
Mid North Coast mobile healthcare service
Mid North Coast Physio is launching a Community Care program, which will deliver a physiotherapist directly to your home, office, workplace or school to provide the care you need.  We caught up with Aaron Hardaker, director of Mid North Coast Physio, to find out more. What is Community Care? ‘The MNC Community Care program
Nambucca & Macksville Clinical Society looks at adolescent mental health
On Tuesday 15 February, the Nambucca & Macksville Clinical Society will discuss adolescent mental health. Attend this event for your chance to win a Django Macadamias gift box. The regions of Nambucca and Macksville abound with natural beauty. From the uncrowded beaches to the sparkling waterways there’s plenty to love. But underneath the veneer of
Clarence Valley Clinical Society to talk trauma-informed care
On Wednesday 16 February, the Clarence Valley Clinical Society will discuss trauma-informed care. Attend this event for your chance to win a $50 Clarence Valley gift card. Trauma-informed care involves a broad understanding of traumatic stress reactions and common responses to trauma. Providers of care need to understand how trauma can affect treatment presentation, engagement,
Upgraded CareSearch website supports palliative care needs
CareSearch, an Australian organisation dedicated to supporting palliative care, has recently upgraded its website. The revamped CareSearch website provides evidence-based information and resources in palliative care. The changes include the addition of three centres relating to: community health professionals evidence. The website also now has a section specifically designed to support health professionals providing palliative
Free online module for health professionals on voluntary assisted dying laws
The End of Life Law for Clinicians online training program has released a new free online module for GPs, primary care nurses and other health professionals about Australian laws on voluntary assisted dying. Designed by clinicians and experts in end of life law, the module discusses the key information health professionals need to know about
Practices prepare for Novavax delivery
So far, 25 general practices across the Healthy North Coast footprint have expressed interest in receiving allocations of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. The Therapeutic Goods Administration provisionally approved Novavax for use in Australia on 20 January, 2022. Novavax will be available for people aged 18 years and over who have not received their primary course
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine provisionally approved as booster for young people aged 16 and 17
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as a booster for young people aged 16 and 17 years old. Dosing in this age group is the same as the adult population – a booster dose may be administered intramuscularly after the completion of a COVID-19 vaccine primary series (2 doses).
ATAGI guidance on temporary medical exemption for COVID-19 vaccines
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has published updated guidance for immunisation providers on acute major medical conditions that warrant a temporary medical exemption for COVID-19 vaccines (PDF, 184 KB). ATAGI advises that previous COVID-19 infection is not a contraindication to vaccination. People who have had COVID-19 can be vaccinated once they recover from
