The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance has released a measles vaccination catch-up guide for Australian immunisation providers. The one-page pdf is available here and via the NCIRS website.
To scope, or not to scope
Have you heard of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care? Well, it’s a thing. The Commission has been developing national clinical standards for several high-impact conditions and interventions. These standards aim to improve the appropriate use of evidence-based clinical interventions. The Commission has published a Colonoscopy …
StepCare service extended for another year – get involved
The PHN is extending the StepCare service for an additional year and is currently seeking interest from three more practices from anywhere across the region – Central Queensland, Wide Bay or the Sunshine Coast. StepCare has already proven to be a great quality improvement initiative, helping patients to access the …
Lung Foundation launch COPD campaign
This Winter, Come Prepared That’s the message from the Lung Foundation, who have launched their winter campaign encouraging health professionals and people living with COPD to Come Prepared and prevent a COPD flare-up by developing a COPD Action Plan. During the winter months there are lots of people around who may …
Improving health communications with older Australians
Queensland Health recently released a summary of findings into its research on improving communications with older Australians. The primary objective of this research was to establish a greater understanding of the ways in which Queensland Health can provide Older Queenslanders, and those that influence their decision making (e.g. families and …
Professional development for nurses
The Nursing CPD Institute (NCI) provides continuing professional development online and on demand. Nurses: register for NCI online education through Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN and gain access to: A series of custom designed wound management related webinars delivered as live webinars. These webinars will attract CPD points. …
Help Close the Gap early on Indigenous health
In the wake of last week’s National Reconciliation Week, now is an ideal time to reflect on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians, and the sobering reality that the mortality rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is currently 2.4 times the mortality rate for non-Indigenous children. The …
Nurse practitioner awareness campaign
The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners, the peak body for nurse practitioners and advanced practice nurses in Australia, is running a national campaign to raise the profile of nurse practitioners in Australia. The Transforming Health Care initiative aims to provide valuable information to the public about the benefits of having …
Mental health service for young adults opening soon
Referrals are now being accepted for the first dedicated private mental health service for young adults to open in Queensland. Opening 24 June 2019, the Mater Young Adult Health Centre Brisbane’s Emotional Health Unit is where 16-25 year olds will be provided with specialist mental health care through the three …
Public health notice – listeria
Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria which causes Listeriosis, has been detected in a batch of commercial sliced ham served to patients and families in the Queensland Children’s Hospital between 10 and 20 May 2019. Listeria is a common bacteria found widely in the environment (soil, water, vegetation) and rarely causes serious …
Health alert – dengue fever
Locally acquired case of Dengue in Central Queensland As of 24 May 2019 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service has confirmed Dengue in a Rockhampton resident who has not travelled overseas, nor to Far North Queensland. Central Queensland Public Health Unit (CQPHU) is investigating this case and the place of …
Applications open for primary health care nurse mentorship program
Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN is partnering with the Australian Practice Nurse Association (APNA) to fund the mentorship of six (6) nurses across our region who are new to primary care practice. Transition to Practice is a 12-month education, support and mentoring program starting September 1, 2019. For …
World Asthma Day
7 May 2019 is World Asthma Day. To mark the day, the National Asthma Council has released and answered Australians’ top 6 questions about asthma – from using spacers to asthma diagnosis in older Australians; how to manage asthma when pregnant and the effect of fragrances on asthma and allergies. …
13 HEALTH webtest update
The 13 HEALTH webtest was set up as a pilot and research project to offer additional chlamydia and gonorrhoea urine test request options for young people unlikely or unable to attend a health service for sexually transmissible infections (STI) testing. The webtest project built on the success of the Townsville …
Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment
Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment – What and Why? Driving is an important part of our lives and identity – facilitating freedom and independence. Driving, however is a complex task and requires the following skills: Physical ability Vision Regulation Thinking skills Any deficit in any of those abilities as a result …
My Health Record – updated resource pack
Most healthcare providers will receive a posted pack of new consumer brochures and posters in April, which have been updated following the close of the opt-out period. These materials will help your patients to understand the benefits of having a My Health Record and how to access and control their …
New resources from Ethnic Communities Council
New resources available from ECCQ. The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) is continuing its work within the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations in Queensland and the Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Program is pleased to advise the availability of new resources for patients. The B Healthy booklet is …
Product defect correction: Mylanta Antacid Double Strength 500mL
1 April 2019 Consumers and health professionals are advised that Johnson & Johnson Pacific, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a product defect correction for Mylanta Antacid Double Strength Oral Liquid 500mL. Mylanta Antacid Double Strength Oral Liquid 500mL is an over-the-counter medicine used for relief from indigestion, heartburn, …
Changes to kids’ asthma management highlighted in Handbook update
The National Asthma Council Australia has released a major update of its online Australian Asthma Handbook, the national guidelines for diagnosis and management of asthma in primary care. Guidelines Committee Chair and general practitioner Professor Amanda Barnard says Handbook version 2.0, which was developed by an interdisciplinary team of clinical …
Important changes to the Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme
The Queensland Government has made important changes to the Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme which came into effect on 1 March 2019. These changes affect medical providers who provide examinations or health assessments for Queensland’s coal mine workers. From 1 March 2019, only providers who have been approved by the …