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GP Information Session: Connecting GP’s to NSLHD Virtual Care Services

Wednesday 22 June 2022

Sydney North Health Network in partnership with Northern Sydney LHD, presented for GPs and their staff an information update on the Virtural Care Services available in the Northern Sydney LHD region, including winter preparedness.

The recording includes:

  • COVID and Influenza – What to expect this winter
  • Antiviral Therapy Q&A
  • Overview of the Virtual Hospital and Referral Pathway for Influenza
  • Overview of PHN initiatives:
    • Dedicated Advice line for GPs
    • Mobile GP Service WiSE Medical
    • PHN Community Support Services
  • NSW Ambulance direct referral pathway to the Virtual Hospital

Plus an open discussion on strengthening communication between Primary Health and Hospital services.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Utilise course reference material to assist in preparation of the predicted impact of Acute Respiratory illness this winter
  • Monitor and manage variable presentations of Influenza
  • Identify vulnerable patients / community groups at risk
  • Outline PHN and NSLHD community support strategies and how these can support general practice
  • NSLHD Virtual Care Service – identify effective referral pathways and monitoring strategies to ensure continuity of patient care

Speakers:

Dr Fiona Robinson – General Practitioner and Virtual Care Service | NSLHD
Ms Ellie McCann – A/General Manager, Virtual Care Service | NSLHD
Dr Virginia Dolot – Infectious Diseases Physician | NSLHD
Karl Davies – Hospital Liaison Officer | NSW Ambulance
Nicola Holloway – A/DON Virtual Hospital and CECC | NSLHD

Chronic Disease Management: MBS item numbers in aged care

Thursday 31 March 2022

This webinar covers MBS allied health services for residential aged care facilities and MBS mental health services in residential aged care facilities. It includes the crucial role of general practice in facilitating access to allied health services for residents with dementia and other complex medical needs and concludes with a Q&A session.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss the important contributions of general practice in facilitating access to allied health services for residents with dementia and other complex medical needs
  • Recall key elements of the new Allied Health Services in RACFs – COVID Allied Health Package
  • Describe the new temporary GP and OMP MBS items for multidisciplinary care planning and health assessments, and locate the face sheet for more information
  • Outline how to refer a resident to extended allied health treatment through the new MBS Initiative
  • Discuss with colleagues how to deliver these collaborative services efficiently, to minimise the chance of disruption of usual clinical prac

Speakers:

WENDY O’MEARA | ASSOCIATE EDUCATION CONSULTANT
Wendy is a registered nurse by profession and a practice manager. She has a long and diverse history in general practice, spanning 20 years. Wendy has worked in all aspects of general practice including reception, primary care nursing and practice management, and has a strong, comprehensive understanding of al these areas. She currently manages 15 reception and administration support as well as five chronic disease nurses.

NATHAN COLLYER | PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Nathan has been working as a physiotherapist in aged care for over ten years. He provides physiotherapy and rehabilitation services to residents in aged care. Nathan finds this a rewarding and essential area of practice which has a simple goal of improving quality of life of residents.

COVID-19 Antiviral Medications

Monday 7 March 2022

This webinar will cover Covid-19 antiviral medications including their indications and contraindications and will include a Q&A session.

Learning Outcomes:

Topics:

  • What do GPs and health professionals need to know about the new Covid antivirals
  • Specific indications and contraindications of the Covid-19 antivirals

Speakers:

Professor Sarah Hilmer | Head of Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Senior Staff Specialist geriatrician

and

Dr Zohra Alimie | General Practitioner

Dr Alimie is a GP in the Northern Sydney area and a HealthPathways GP Clinical Editor for the Sydney North Health Network

Resources:

 

TGA Product Information sheets:

LAGEVRIO® (molnupiravir)

Nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir (Paxlovid)

 

HealthPathways Links and Access:

 

   Primary care username: healthpathways

              Primary care password: gateway

Antivirals for Covid-19 – Dr Michael Kidd, Deputy CMO, Department of Health

Monday 7 February 2022

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This webinar includes an update for aged care on the COVID-19 response and the vaccine rollout. The Q&A panel discussion includes key updates on the new COVID-19 oral treatments.

Speakers:

  • Professor Michael Kidd AM, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health
  • Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Department of Health

Resources:

Covid Care in the Community: Managing low risk patients in General Practice

Wednesday 12 January 2022

This webinar provides resources available for the Sydney North region including escalation pathways and COVID clinics. The content of this webinar follows on at a local level the content presented at the National RACGP webinar held on 10/1/22.

Speakers:

  • Dr Liz Swinburn | Medical Co Director, Virtual Hospital NSLHD and Senior ED Physician at RNSH
  • Jess Drysdale | A/General Manager, Virtual Hospital and CECC, NSLHD
  • Dr Zohra Alimie | GP and HealthPathways Clinical Editor
  • Facilitated by Cynthia Stanton | Chief Operating Officer, Sydney North Health Network

Resources:

Head to Health https://sydneynorthhealthnetwork.org.au/head-to-health-pop-up/

HealthPathways Links and Access:

Primary care username: healthpathways

Primary care password: gateway

General Practice Caring for low-risk Covid-19 patients webinar recording

Wednesday 22 December 2021

With COVID 19 cases rising daily and the recent NSW Health changes to how COVID positive patients will be managed, it is more likely that General Practice will be contacted to care for their COVID positive patients who are low-risk. Patients who meet the low-risk criteria on screening will be provided the option to call the NSW Health Support Line to seek further medical assistance or to contact their GP.

This webinar will describe this care pathway including local escalation pathways and is presented by Professor Simon Willock, GP; Jess Drysdale, A/General Manager, Virtual Hospital and CECC, NSLHD and Cynthia Stanton, SNHN Chief Operating Officer.

Living and working in a COVID environment

Thursday 18 November 2021

This free webinar is for Community Organisations, Local Councils, and their staff. It will include strategies to engage in a changing World.

Learning Outcomes:

TOPICS

  • Strategies to engage in flexible self-care in a changing world
  • Staying protected
  • Alleviating frustration and anxiety as we transition back to work

Speakers:

PROFESSOR SIMON WILLCOCK | GP

Professor Simon Willcock is a local GP and is the Deputy Chair at Sydney North Health Network.  Simon has extensive experience in clinical practice, medication education, primary care research, organisational governance and medical workforce development.  He is the MQ Health Program Director for Primary Care and Wellbeing.

 

ROS KNIGHT | CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Ros Knight is an Endorsed Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience supervising health care professionals.

She runs a Private Practice in Chatswood focussed on Adults and Adolescents with a broad range of mental health issues.

Ros is a Board Director at Sydney North Health Network.

Self-care during the Pandemic & Beyond

Wednesday 6 October 2021

Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) invites GPs, Practice Nurses, Practice Managers and their staff, Pharmacists and Allied Health Professionals to a webinar on self-care during the pandemic & beyond.

We are frequently reminded of the things we need to do to stay safe during this pandemic.  Looking after your mental wellbeing should be part of this.

This one-hour webinar with Clinical Psychologist Ros Knight will give you practical strategies to help you improve your mental wellbeing including how to recognise burnout.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Increase self-awareness of self-care
  • Strategies to engage in flexible self-care in a changing world

Speakers:

Ros Knight| Clinical Psychologist

Ros Knight is an Endorsed Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience supervising health care professionals.

She runs a Private Practice in Chatswood focussed on Adults and Adolescents with a broad range of mental health issues and lives within Northern Sydney area.

Ros is a Board Director at Sydney North Health Network.

Donning & Doffing Demonstration by Marg Jennings

Tuesday 17 August 2021

Speakers:

Margaret Jennings, Microbiologist, Infection Prevention & Control Educator & Consultant to General Practice, Marjen Education Services.

COVID-19 Vaccination and the Medico-Legal Aspects of Administration

Tuesday 3 August 2021

Learning Outcomes:

  •  Identify emerging risks from the Covid-19 Vaccine clinics and understand how to mitigate.
  • Describe the recent changes to the MBS item numbers and when to apply these.
  • Outline strategies for managing the constant changes and communicating these to the team and their patients.

COVID 19 Vaccine in Pharmacy

Thursday 10 June 2021

Topic Areas

  • Change Management.
  • Managing Customer Expectations.
  • Consent Process – it’s not just a piece of paper!

Speakers:

  • Cathy Baynie – Registered Nurse & Practice Manager.
  • Matthew Burton – Pharmacist.

COVID 19 Vaccine Managing Change, Patient Expectations & The Consent Process

Thursday 27 May 2021

Topic Areas

Change Management:

Managing Customer Expectations:

Consent Process – it’s not just a piece of paper!

What Worked / What didn’t work

Speakers:

  • Cathy Baynie – Registered Nurse & Practice Manager
  • Fiona Kolokas – Practice Manager

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine rollout: Presented by the Northern Sydney Public Health Unit

Thursday 25 March 2021

This webinar provides an opportunity to hear the latest information on the vaccine implementation strategy as well as the opportunity to ask questions. Topics include: Adverse events and reporting to TGA; Consent; Importance of reporting to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR); Timeframe between flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination and a Q&A.

Speakers:

  • Sally Edwards, CNC Immunisation Coordinator, Northern Sydney Public Health Unit.

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Wednesday 24 February 2021

Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) invited all local primary care providers to an update on the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The webinar gave participants an opportunity to hear the latest information on the vaccine implementation strategy as well as the opportunity to ask questions.

Webinar – COVID-19 Vaccine Preparation for your Practice

Tuesday 9 February 2021

Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) invites local General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Practice Managers, and Practice staff to a webinar on the Australian Government COVID-19 vaccination policy and subsequent planning requirements for General Practice to ensure both readiness and compliance.

Speakers:

  • Michelle Horswood, Practice Manager, O’Connell Street Medical Practice.
  • Katrina Otto, Managing Director & Principal, Train IT Medical Pty Ltd.

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