Recording batch numbers for COVID-19 vaccines
Under the Australian Immunisation Register Act 2015 (AIR Act), it is mandatory for all vaccination providers to report any COVID-19 vaccinations administrated on or after 20 February 2021 to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR), including: personal information: Medicare number (if applicable), name, contact details, date of birth, gender vaccine information: brand name, dose number and
Seeking Aboriginal organisations and community groups to undertake drug and alcohol programs
Healthy North Coast is seeking proposals from Aboriginal organisations and community groups to undertake Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander drug and alcohol programs across Birpai, Dunghutti, Gumbaynggirr, Yaegl, Bundjalung, Arakwal and Githabul communities. The objective is to commission place-based strategies with Aboriginal community controlled or Aboriginal organisations, specific to the North Coast region, that aim to reduce the use
RACF COVID-19 outbreaks in a vaccinated world
How will a residential aged care facility outbreak look when the majority of staff and residents are vaccinated? During the Victorian residential aged care facility (RACF) outbreaks in 2020, the transmission statistics revealed that 13% of cases were residents and 15% were staff. The mortality rate was in the hundreds. Currently in NSW, there are
New medical educator for Healthy North Coast
Healthy North Coast is excited to have engaged Dr Liz Hicks as a part-time medical educator commencing 8 October. Liz is a graduate of Alstonville High School, and initially commenced study in law and environmental science at SCU before gaining entry to medicine. She graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2007 before going on
Lismore Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Want to help your patients breathe a little easier? Did you know that a pulmonary rehabilitation program is best practice for someone who has chronic lung disease? Currently only a tiny proportion of those who may benefit in the community are ever referred. The Lismore Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program has solutions to make it easier for
North Coast continues trajectory to 70% jab target
The North Coast is continuing its trajectory towards having 70% of the eligible population vaccinated against COVID-19. The latest figures, as of 12 September, show 69% of the target population have had their first vaccine dose, while 40% have had their second. First dose vaccination is just over the national average of 68% but lower than the State
Managing the risk of COVID-19 exposure in general practice
As community transmission of COVID-19 becomes more common, it is time for practices to consider their COVID plans and protocols for managing the risk of exposure. Our Healthy North Coast COVID-19 information page for health professionals has added: renewed advice on PPE from the Australian Government comprehensive manual on infection control from NSW Health. It’s
Applications open for additional COVID-19 vaccination providers
As part of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout program, businesses are now able to team up with vaccination providers to administer jabs to staff at their workplace. The Australian Government is requesting tenders for the Vaccine Administration Partners Program. The program will establish a panel of accredited COVID-19 vaccination providers that can be accessed by government
HealthPathways update – September 2021
New pathways have been added to our Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website: COVID-19 Vaccine-induced Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) Recurrent Staphylococcal Infection The COVID-19 Vaccination HealthPathways continue to be regularly updated as new information becomes available. To view a full list of updates, please visit COVID-19 Recent Changes. COVID-19 Vaccination Information COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure
RACF outbreak – are you ready?
As plans for Sydney’s lockdown lifts and adults with double vaccinations begin to travel, the risk of a local outbreak increases, placing residential aged care facilities (RACFs) on a heightened level of alert – although residents and all staff will be double vaccinated by the end of September, resulting in a different type of outbreak.
Are you interested in working with headspace?
Our North Coast headspace centres are always on the lookout for new private providers to join their teams. headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to young people aged 12 to 25. The service is designed to make it as easy as possible for a young person and their
Opportunity for GPs and non-clinical practice staff to participate in research project
The University of Sydney has been commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Health to undertake stakeholder consultation. The consultation will inform the development of questions about disability, for possible inclusion in a voluntary patient registration (VPR) form for general practice. The Australian Government plans to introduce VPR so that people can choose to register
