Introducing the New Mobile-Friendly HealthPathways
We are pleased to introduce a new, mobile-friendly HealthPathways platform. Whether you’re in a clinic, a hospital or out in the community, HealthPathways can now be accessed and used on a variety of computers and devices. The new look and navigation style will make it even easier to find the information you are looking for. Click
HealthPathways: An Essential Tool
By Dr Renee Strazzari We hear often that the COVID-19 pandemic and its global impact is unprecedented. It’s true that fundamentally COVID-19 has changed the whole health care ballgame and with so many changes it can be hard to keep up. That’s why I strongly encourage healthcare professionals to take advantage of the Mid and
HealthPathways Redesign Coming Soon
On 17 April, HealthPathways will soft launch a new look and navigation style. This will make it even easier to find the information you are looking for. Plus, the new design will be fully mobile optimised, making it more user-friendly from your phone and tablet. Access remains unchanged: https://manc.healthpathways.org.au/index.htm Username: manchealth Password: conn3ct3d Once you
GPSA Infection Control Resource Kit
The Australian General Practice Supervisors Association (GPSA) has produced a COVID-19 infection control resource kit. The kit sets out useful examples of common workflows in general practice, including the roles and responsibilities for each team member to control for infection in day-to-day situations during the pandemic. Click here to download the kit.
Updates to COVID-19 and Influenza Immunisation HealthPathways
The HealthPathways Team is working hard to bring you up-to-date information. The following changes have been made to COVID-19 pathways in the last 24 hours: COVID-19 Practice Preparation – no change COVID-19 Assessment and Management – Change to clinical editor’s note: “General practitioners are requested to offer testing to travellers living in backpacker or hostel
COVID-19 Telehealth HealthPathway
The newly localised COVID-19 Telehealth HealthPathway offers information about telehealth consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 30 March 2020, these MBS items have become general in nature and have no relation to diagnosing, treating or suspecting COVID-19. The pathway steps through : Determining eligibility Patient suitability Pre-screening for patients who may be infected Reviewing practice
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
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
Have You Registered for the Northern NSW Service Registration Assistant Yet?
Registered Northern NSW general practices are now publishing contact information directly to NNSWLHD – a great way to help improve hospital discharge summary delivery and ensure data quality. Many Northern NSW practices have now registered for the Service Registration Assistant or are in the process of registering. If you have not yet completed your registration,
Pandemic Respiratory Illness HealthPathway
The Pandemic Respiratory Illness HealthPathway has been recently localised. This pathway has been adapted from the pandemic influenza pathway. It is suitable for use in the current coronavirus pandemic threat. For up‑to‑date coronavirus information, see also: NSW Health – Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Australian Department of Health – Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) World Health Organization – Novel
Allied Health NDIS Registration Support
Allied Health Professions Australia has developed a website to assist you in becoming an NDIS registered provider. The site provides free resources and guidance to help allied health providers meet the requirements of NDIS registration and prepare for the audit process. Click here to learn more.
Notifiable Diseases HealthPathway Updates
The Notifiable Diseases HealthPathway has been updated as follows: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-NcOv) has been added as a notifiable disease, with emphasis to notify at the point of suspicion, not confirmation. Addition of links to the NSW Health coronavirus information web page. (The ‘Latest Updates’ and ‘Health Professionals’ section on this page are updated multiple
