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This is an information workshop or parents and carers who have children with toileting troubles with poos and wees.

The workshops will help parents understand what is normal, when they should worry, how they can help their child and where to go for more advice and support.

2021 workshop date:

• Wednesday 24th March 2021
• Wednesday 9th June 2021
• Wednesday 1st September 2021
• Wednesday 24th November 2021

Part 1: Poos – 9.30am – 11.00am
Especially useful for parents with children aged two years and over with chronic constipation/soiling/poo withholding/toilet refusal.

Also useful for parents with bedwetting and daytime bladder issues such as wetting and urgency.

Part 2: Wees – 11.30am – 1.00pm
Useful for parents with children aged seven years and over who bed wet and children five years and over who wet during the day or have urgency, frequency or withholding.

To book or find out more contact Child Access Health on (07) 5319 4824.

NB For parents only.

Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN in conjunction with Brisbane South Palliative Care Collaborative is conducting one-day workshops:

Learning outcomes include:

• Understanding the principles and importance of advance care planning (ACP)
• Understanding ACP documents and their legalities
• Recognising and responding to triggers to initiate ACP
• Developing phrases that you can use for ACP conversations
• Learning how best to communicate medical conditions and interventions during end-of-life care
• Learning how to ensure your facility has embedded processes to make ACP routine.

These workshops are targeted to:

• Enrolled nurses (ENs)
• Registered nurses (RNs)

Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN in conjunction with Brisbane South Palliative Care Collaborative is conducting one-day workshops:

Learning outcomes include:

• Understanding the principles and importance of advance care planning (ACP)
• Understanding ACP documents and their legalities
• Recognising and responding to triggers to initiate ACP
• Developing phrases that you can use for ACP conversations
• Learning how best to communicate medical conditions and interventions during end-of-life care
• Learning how to ensure your facility has embedded processes to make ACP routine.

These workshops are targeted to:

• Enrolled nurses (ENs)
• Registered nurses (RNs)

Dr Ian Thong & Anthony Hall: QScript Learning: Is it persistent pain, opioid use disorder or both?

ATTENDING WEBINARS

• Webinars start at 10:00am AEST (QLD Time).
• Webinars are broadcast via Zoom.
  
• Hit the sign in button and launch and/or download Zoom.
• Once inside the webinar visit the chat icon for all questions and comments (select All panelists and attendees).
• Visit the button called “View Options” to change the layout of the screen.
• For best results access in your web browser.
• For technical support during the webinar please contact ZOOM on 1800 768 027 and quote the webinar ID –  979 3125 2668.

Diabetes update, weight loss surgery, preoperative assessment, post-operative satisfaction and short and long-term outcomes.

Presentations and discussion groups:

• Diabetes management in 2021 – Endocrinologist Dr Sofia Velosa
• Should Metabolic Surgery be primary treatment for Diabetes? – General and Bariatric Surgeon Dr James Askew
• Preoperative assessment and education – General and Bariatric Surgeon Dr Benedict Mackay
• Post-surgery – patient management and support, short and long-term outcomes – General and Bariatric Surgeon Dr Garth McLeod

Learning outcomes:

• Identify latest options in managing diabetes, how and when to introduce them
• Describe the role of weight loss surgery in the management of diabetes
• Outline the preoperative assessment required for someone considering weight loss surgery
• Describe short and long term outcomes post weight loss surgery and ongoing patient support and management

Be our guest at a dinner for all clinicians and community leaders in the Banana Shire.

Hear about what UQ is doing to train the medical workforce in Central Queensland through the Regional Pathway and the new Doctor of Medicine (MD) Design and how we can partner together to achieve the best outcomes for training, recruitment and retention.

RSVP to Ruth Thompson rthcq@uq.edu.au by 17 August 2021. Please advise if you have special dietary requirements.

Early diagnosis of heart failure and effective management in primary care prolongs lives, keeps people out of hospital, and improves quality of life. The NPS MedicineWise program on heart failure has been developed in collaboration with the National Heart Foundation of Australia.

Managing heart failure is complex. High rates of mortality and hospital readmission make this a challenging condition for patients and their GPs. There are clear principals to support effective management in primary care. This education is part of a multifaceted program designed to:

• Support GPs in the early diagnosis and classification of heart failure.
• Provide clinical guidance on initiation and on-going management of medicines.
• Empower patients with effective self-management strategies to improve their quality of life.

Presenter: Karen Thrift – Educational Visitor, Strategy, Programs & Delivery, NPS MedicineWise.

This activity has been approved for 2 points (CPD Activity) under the RACGP Program for the 2020-2022 triennium (Activity: 237092). This activity has been accredited for 1 hour under the educational activity category in the ACRRM PD Program for the 2020–2022 triennium (Activity: 21984).

SERIES OVERVIEW

Dementia is a rapidly growing health issue for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Let’s CHAT (Community Health Approaches To) Dementia is a NHMRC-funded co-design project based in 12 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across Australia which aims to
optimise detection and management of cognitive impairment in primary care.

In 2020, the Let’s CHAT Dementia team developed a Best–practice guide to cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending primary care that has been accepted as a clinical resource by the RACGP.

In collaboration with Dementia Training Australia, the Let’s CHAT Dementia team and partners bring you a six–part series of webinars, which will give an overview of cognitive impairment and dementia care and draw on the story of Aunty Molly as she is guided and supported, from receiving a diagnosis of dementia to end-of-life care.

This series is aimed at primary health care teams including General Practitioners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners and health workers, nurses, allied health professionals and others who work in primary care with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

WEBINAR ONE
Best Practice Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Care

This first webinar is aimed at General Practitioners. Join Dr Mary Belfrage and Professor Constance Dimity Pond as they give an overview of best practice principles in the detection and management of cognitive impairment and dementia, focusing on the cultural context of addressing the needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their families, carers and communities.

OBJECTIVES

• Describe best practice clinical and cultural aspects of the detection and management of cognitive impairment and dementia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  attending primary care
• Understand the ways in which brain health can be incorporated into primary health care throughout the life course
• Learn about the MBS and PBS aspects of providing care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with cognitive impairment and dementia over the age of 50 year.

This instalment of the Rural Health Webinar Series will explore practical tools and techniques that rural GPs can use to appropriately assess and manage toxicological emergencies. Participants will learn about the key considerations involved in risk assessment, how to recognise and anticipate life threatening consequences resulting from poisoning, how to readily access information to assist with the management of toxicological emergencies, and how to implement a structured approach to the management of toxicological emergencies.

This webinar will be facilitated by Dr Geoff Couser, an emergency physician at the Royal Hobart Hospital who has interests in medical education and low value care. Dr Couser developed emergency medicine as a discipline at the University of Tasmania and is the clinical lead for Choosing Wisely for the Tasmanian Health Service.

My Health Record can provide access to accurate and relevant clinical information uploaded by a range of providers (GPs, hospitals, pharmacists), that may assist in improving quality of life, care coordination and ultimately reduce potential medication misadventures. This webinar will explore the benefits of using My Health Record through a case study to assist attendees’ understanding of how to use the clinical information in My Health Record and apply it to everyday workflow/practice or care.

Mandatory vaccination for essential workers is being raised as a possibility in various regions across Australia. Several providers have raised this issue with NDS in Qld, seeking clarification around the issues that may potentially be involved including human rights considerations, managing organisational risk, managing staff and participant privacy, vaccine passports, and vaccine hesitancy.

NDS in Qld would like to provide an opportunity for disability service providers in Queensland to come together and raise questions and discuss concerns. NDS will listen, note your concerns, and then reach out to authoritative sources in order to provide you with guidance.

Event description

• Describe newer non-operative modalities to improve management of hip and knee arthritis
• Identify techniques/procedures which ensure smoother recovery post joint replacement
• Outline current guidelines for the assessment of someone who presents with large bowel symptoms
• Describe follow up/surveillance rules for someone with bowel polyp/s their type, size and number

A discussion with on of Australia’s leading experts in Respiratory Assessment and Practice Management, Mr Jay Flack, author of NSW Health Lung Testing Guidelines and Chief Scientist with Advanced Respiratory Diagnostics Lung Function.

Sustaining a healthy work life balance as a mental health care professional is difficult in the context of the long hours required, the heavy workload, the pressure to succeed, and the fear of making mistakes – all of which can ultimately lead to burnout. As well as accessing medical care when required, a self-care plan can help ensure practitioners continue their work sustainably.

With the goal of helping practitioners achieve balance both professionally and personally, this webinar will outline how to develop a practical self-care plan that includes clear outcomes and avenues for feedback from various individuals in a practitioners’ life (family, friends, clients, and colleagues). In learning how to develop a self-care plan, webinar attendees will learn boundary setting and time management strategies that will ensure they are able to both switch off and reduce stress.

Prior to the webinar, attendees are invited to complete a short exercise comprising of two questions to reflect on their current self-care practice. After the webinar, attendees will be sent the same questions so they can reflect on their learnings and how they will manage self-care in the future.

Our interdisciplinary panel of experts includes Dr Roger Sexton (General Practitioner), Hugh Kearns (Educator and Researcher) and will be facilitated by Nicola Palfrey (Clinical Psychologist).

Panel:

Our interdisciplinary panel of experts includes:

• Dr. Roger Sexton (SA – General Practitioner)

• Hugh Kearns (SA – Educator and Researcher)

• Facilitator: Nicola Palfrey (ACT – Clinical Psychologist)

Learning outcomes:

Watch this facilitated panel discussion to be better equipped to:

• Discuss the importance of time management and how it relates to stress.
• Identify strategies for setting boundaries and learning how to switch off.
• Outline how to develop a self-care plan that includes assessing personal resources, work and lifestyle habits, personal and professional roles, inputs and feedback.
• Discuss how to be a sustainable person in work and personal life.

Before booking a workshop: Please note, students must complete the Foundations of Immunisation Practice Program (level 1) and the online component of level two before booking a workshop date, if you do not complete the online learning you will not be able to book into a workshop.

The Immunisation Practice workshop develops the skills and knowledge required to implement safe immunisation practices in Primary Care, including system and processes, administration of vaccines and development of catch-up schedules.

The face-to-face workshop involves practical activities involving:

• Cold chain management
• Administration of vaccines in a simulated environment
• Practice and assessment (performed on a mannequin)
• Practical assessment conducted during the skills activity session.

The Immunisation Practice workshop forms part of the level two component of both our clinical and endorsement pathway. For more information on our pathway options click here.

For further information, contact us on 1300 855 568.

Joy Gailer, Melanie Proper & Dr Geraldine Chew: QScript Learning: Tricky practice scenarios: an expert panel discussion

ATTENDING WEBINARS

• Webinars start at 10:00am AEST (QLD Time).
• Webinars are broadcast via Zoom.
  
• Hit the sign in button and launch and/or download Zoom.
• Once inside the webinar visit the chat icon for all questions and comments (select All panelists and attendees).
• Visit the button called “View Options” to change the layout of the screen.
• For best results access in your web browser.
• For technical support during the webinar please contact ZOOM on 1800 768 027 and quote the webinar ID –  979 3125 2668.

These sessions are aimed at clinicians and support staff such as allied health providers, specialists, community health nurses, Aboriginal Health Care workers and consultant pharmacists who do not currently have access to conformant clinical software. Sessions will demonstrate how to:

• log onto the Provider Portal via PRODA
• use filters to find documents;
• view documents and overviews;
• understand how to view immunisation history in My Health Record;
• enter access codes for patients with protected documents/records;
• download documents to local systems; and
• ensure appropriate security and access governance mechanisms are in place.

Having access to health information contained in the My Health Record can reduce the instance of adverse medication events (including hospital re-admissions), decrease duplicate diagnostic testing and improve continuity of care for patients across the primary and secondary care sectors.

Given the increased use and adoption of the system, embedding the use of the My Health Record very early in a clinician’s journey through the healthcare system will ensure it will become one of many valuable digital decision support tools routinely accessed to improve patient care.

Content will include:

• pathology and diagnostic report viewing
• medicines view
• discharge summaries
• primary care shared health and event summaries
• advance care planning documents.

These one hour sessions are aimed at GPs, Specialists, Practice Managers, Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers interested in learning more about My Health Record and how to use it most effectively in routine practice. Using a software simulation platform the instructor will demonstrate how to:

• access your patients’ My Health Records in your software;
• use filters to find documents;
• view documents and overviews;
• understand how to view immunisation history in My Health Record
• enter access codes for patients with protected documents/records;
• upload documents to My Health Record; and
• ensure appropriate security and access governance mechanisms are in place.

Run via GoTo webinar platform, these sessions will afford an opportunity for participants to raise questions directly with the instructor and to discuss other issues encountered in using My Health Record. These demonstrations will be run on a weekly basis at varying times throughout the day.

The Peer to Peer Hot topics webinar will cover a range of clinical tips and referral information, presented by GPSIs (GPs with Special Interest) to their peers.

The short presentations include gastroenterology, paediatric dermatology, varicose veins and fibromyalgia.

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain how and when to appropriately refer gastroenterology patients
• Describe the classification of venous disease; investigation, conservative and surgical management of varicose veins
• Explore Fibromyalgia – diagnosis, differentials to consider, and management
• Optimising dermatology referrals for paediatric patients, using eczema and acne as examples
• Demystifying HealthPathways

Presenters:

• Dr Michelle Johnston GP Liaison Officer, SCHHS
• Dr Peter Rich Gastro GPSI, SCHHS
• Dr Heidi Gills Vascular GPSI, SCHHS
• Dr Cameron Knapp Rheumatology GPSI, SCHHS
• Dr Deb Vercoulen Dermatology GPSI, SCHHS

RACGP/ACRRM points pending

WellFemme Founder Dr Kelly Teagle is excited to present this seminar for GP’s wanting to up-skill in perimenopause and menopause. She is joined by WellFemme colleagues Dr Katie Kent and Lynda Newman to bring you the latest research and evidence when prescribing for perimenopause and menopause.
In this seminar you’ll learn how to:

• Review the definitions and diagnosis of perimenopause and menopause
• Describe the hormonal changes occurrng during the menopause transition
• Summarise the latest evidence regarding MHT safety
• Outline the best-practice approach to MHT prescribing, and
• Discuss case examples with reference to evidence based prescribing 

PLUS a live Question and Answer session

The presentation will run for approximately 50 mins with an additional 30 minutes of Q&A.

IMPORTANT: Attendees will be eligible to apply for 2 RACGP CPD Points

On the frontline of early life care: advanced clinical skills for breastfeeding, parent mood and unsettled infant behaviour challenges.

Hosted by Possums & Co – The Parent Wellbeing & Baby Development Collective.

Register now at the early bird rate!

Take a deep dive into the latest research in the clinical care of babies and toddlers at the Possums 2021 online Conference.

You will learn from our internationally acclaimed presenters and upskill in the latest evidence- based programs for breastfeeding, parent mood and unsettled infant behaviour challenges.

Who can attend: Health professionals, students and interested consumers

CPD Points:  An RACGP & ACM accredited activity. ACRRM and IBLCE CPD points pending.

Find more about the Conference and Registration here: https://education.possumsonline.com/events

Find out more about our Program here:  https://bit.ly/3fMGwMn

Find out more about our leading speakers: https://education.possumsonline.com/academy

For further information on our Conference please contact: education@possumsonline.com

Join the Australian Digital Health Agency for our informal Q+A sessions on My Health Record open to healthcare providers and non-clinical staff working within primary care, hospitals and other health settings. Come along with your questions and concerns and we will attempt to clarify any issues during the session. Additionally, feel free to submit questions in advance of the session

These one hour sessions are aimed at GPs, Specialists, Practice Managers, Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers interested in learning more about My Health Record and how to use it most effectively in routine practice. Using a software simulation platform the instructor will demonstrate how to:

• access your patients’ My Health Records in your software;
• use filters to find documents;
• view documents and overviews;
• understand how to view immunisation history in My Health Record
• enter access codes for patients with protected documents/records;
• upload documents to My Health Record; and
• ensure appropriate security and access governance mechanisms are in place.

Run via GoTo webinar platform, these sessions will afford an opportunity for participants to raise questions directly with the instructor and to discuss other issues encountered in using My Health Record. These demonstrations will be run on a weekly basis at varying times throughout the day.

Presenters:

The diabetic foot – Abdominal aorta aneurysm & EVAR
Dr Jill O’Donnell, Vascular Surgeon

2021 Update on TAVI – identifying those who need it and looking after those that have had it
Dr Stuart Butterly, Cardiologist

Having access to health information contained in the My Health Record can reduce the instance of adverse medication events (including hospital re-admissions), decrease duplicate diagnostic testing and improve continuity of care for patients across the primary and secondary care sectors.

Given the increased use and adoption of the system, embedding the use of the My Health Record very early in a clinician’s journey through the healthcare system will ensure it will become one of many valuable digital decision support tools routinely accessed to improve patient care.

Content will include:

• pathology and diagnostic report viewing
• medicines view
• discharge summaries
• primary care shared health and event summaries
• advance care planning documents.

About the Webinar

These one hour sessions are aimed at GPs, Specialists, Practice Managers, Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers interested in learning more about My Health Record and how to use it most effectively in routine practice. Using a software simulation platform the instructor will demonstrate how to:

• access your patients’ My Health Records in your software;
• use filters to find documents;
• view documents and overviews;
• understand how to view immunisation history in My Health Record
• enter access codes for patients with protected documents/records;
• upload documents to My Health Record; and
• ensure appropriate security and access governance mechanisms are in place.

Run via GoTo webinar platform, these sessions will afford an opportunity for participants to raise questions directly with the instructor and to discuss other issues encountered in using My Health Record. These demonstrations will be run on a weekly basis at varying times throughout the day.

These one hour sessions are aimed at GPs, Specialists, Practice Managers, Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers interested in learning more about My Health Record and how to use it most effectively in routine practice. Using a software simulation platform the instructor will demonstrate how to:

• access your patients’ My Health Records in your software;
• use filters to find documents;
• view documents and overviews;
• understand how to view immunisation history in My Health Record
• enter access codes for patients with protected documents/records;
• upload documents to My Health Record; and
• ensure appropriate security and access governance mechanisms are in place.

Run via GoTo webinar platform, these sessions will afford an opportunity for participants to raise questions directly with the instructor and to discuss other issues encountered in using My Health Record. These demonstrations will be run on a weekly basis at varying times throughout the day.

My health for life (MH4L) is a free behaviour change program designed for people at high risk of developing a chronic disease and shows participants that making small lifestyle changes can have major health benefits.

The program works in partnership with general practice and is a practical extension of advice given by GPs and nurses to their patients.

Participants can complete the program through face-to-face, video conferencing or telephone coaching.

Note: Participants can attend a VC session with a facilitator anywhere in Queensland.

13 RISK (13 74 75) will assist participants in selecting a program mode, timeslot and location that suits them.

Patients can be referred using the practice software MH4L referral template or calling 13 RISK.

View upcoming dates here.

For more information, visit the website: www.myhealthforlife.com.au

Your local PHN can work with your practice to identify patients who are eligible for referral into the program. If you would like more information on how to get involved, please contact your area manager.

These one hour sessions are aimed at GPs, Specialists, Practice Managers, Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers interested in learning more about My Health Record and how to use it most effectively in routine practice. Using a software simulation platform the instructor will demonstrate how to:

• access your patients’ My Health Records in your software;
• use filters to find documents;
• view documents and overviews;
• understand how to view immunisation history in My Health Record
• enter access codes for patients with protected documents/records;
• upload documents to My Health Record; and
• ensure appropriate security and access governance mechanisms are in place.

Run via GoTo webinar platform, these sessions will afford an opportunity for participants to raise questions directly with the instructor and to discuss other issues encountered in using My Health Record. These demonstrations will be run on a weekly basis at varying times throughout the day.

In this 2 hour workshop participants will be introduced to the concept of stepped care in mental health, specifically in the context of the way mental health problems present and are managed in primary care. The history and thinking behind the development of the stepped care model will be discussed, as well as its advantages of the approach for the patient and the mental health system generally.

Facilitator: Genevieve Yates

Dr Genevieve Yates, MBBS (Hons) FRACGP, is a medical educator and GP currently based in Ballarat. Previous roles include RACGP’s General Manager of Education, RACGP’s national Principal Medical Education Advisor, the RACGP Queensland Censor, Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee Pre-Fellowship Education, and a medical educator for MDA National. In 2014 she was awarded GPET’s Medical Educator of the Year.

Genevieve has worked in GP training since 2005, and has taught a wide range of health professionals (allied health, GPs, students and medical specialists) around Australia and internationally.

When not healing the sick or teaching the healers, Genevieve likes to indulge in a range of creative pursuits including music, theatre and creative writing. Genevieve injects her creativity into medicine and medicine into creativity.

She has a keen interest in upskilling health professionals on mental health topics and has worked as a GP facilitator for the Black Dog Institute since 2014.

Topics and presenters

COVID Update – A/Prof Nicholas Wood
The Delta variant is proving to be a game-changer in the fight against COVID-19. Its high and seemingly indiscriminate infectivity has seen a huge surge in people requesting vaccination against the virus, particularly with the Pfizer vaccine. GPs are at the frontline, they are a major part of the solution. More than ever, GPs need to be across the latest in all aspects of COVID-19 and the vaccines available to combat this pandemic.
In this webcast, Healthed will deliver answers from Australian experts on the important issues GPs need to know in order to stay up to speed in the war against this deadly and ubiquitous virus.

Sarcopenia – What GPs Need to Know – Prof Robin Daly 
Sarcopenia has only recently been formally recognized as a disease in and of itself rather than as an aspect of other diseases.
This recognition should encourage GPs to increase their vigilance. It is common with aging, sedentary lifestyle, metabolic and cardiovascular disease. It should also be looked for in psychiatric conditions and with substance abuse. It carries inherent risks over and above these disease states.

Preconception Health Care – Prof Kirsten Black 
The pre-pregnancy consultation provides a unique opportunity to highlight the importance of nutrition and lifestyle in achieving the best outcome for both the baby and the mother.
Most would-be pregnant women are aware of the importance of taking folic acid pre-conception to lower the risk of the child having a neural tube defect. But, as Professor Kirsten Black will explain, there are many more evidence-based interventions that can optimise a woman’s chances of having a complication-free pregnancy and a healthy, thriving baby. All future mothers need to know about these.

Meningitis Prevention – Conversation Strategies – A/Prof Peter Richmond
Meningitis is a devastating disease and yet the risk is dramatically reduced with vaccinations. The challenge is to educate patients so they can make a realistic assessment of the cost-benefit equation. Also, for many patients, an additional challenge is to understand that unfunded vaccines are still important as well as how to manage finances to pay for them. A/Prof Richmond will provide practical advice on how to have these important conversations to ensure the best possible outcome.

RACGP
4 CPD activity points approved

ACRRM
2 hours under the Educational Activities Category approved

Pharmacists
This activity has been accredited (Accreditation Number: A2109HED1) for 1.5 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 1.5 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 1.5 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 3.0 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.

The webinar will take a case based approach addressing the current adolescent vaccination guidelines including engagement strategies for adolescent patients.

Before booking a workshop: Please note, students must complete the Foundations of Immunisation Practice Program (level 1) and the online component of level two before booking a workshop date, if you do not complete the online learning you will not be able to book into a workshop.

The Immunisation Practice workshop develops the skills and knowledge required to implement safe immunisation practices in Primary Care, including system and processes, administration of vaccines and development of catch-up schedules.

The face-to-face workshop involves practical activities involving:

• Cold chain management
• Administration of vaccines in a simulated environment
• Practice and assessment (performed on a mannequin)
• Practical assessment conducted during the skills activity session.

The Immunisation Practice workshop forms part of the level two component of both our clinical and endorsement pathway. For more information on our pathway options click here.

For further information, contact us on 1300 855 568.

Dr Shalini Arunogiri: Social Connection, pain and opioid use: the OP-ALMA Social Prescribing Project at Turning Point

ATTENDING WEBINARS

• Webinars start at 10:00am AEST (QLD Time).
• Webinars are broadcast via Zoom.
  
• Hit the sign in button and launch and/or download Zoom.
• Once inside the webinar visit the chat icon for all questions and comments (select All panelists and attendees).
• Visit the button called “View Options” to change the layout of the screen.
• For best results access in your web browser.
• For technical support during the webinar please contact ZOOM on 1800 768 027 and quote the webinar ID –  979 3125 2668.

These one-hour sessions will equip pharmacists, pharmacy owners and administrative staff with a sound knowledge of how to implement and maintain policies and procedures to govern access to the My Health Record within the pharmacy.

These demonstrations will be run multiple times a month.

Following the session participants will be able to:

• Understand the legislative framework for accessing My Health Record and ongoing participation obligations
• Create and maintain security and access policies for My Health Record
• Manage My Health Record user accounts and training registers
• Understand the importance of Health Identifiers and correct system configuration
• Designate roles and responsibilities for pharmacy staff engaging with My Health Record

Realise the benefits of having access to key health information in My Health Record for your aged care residents. This webinar is targeted at healthcare providers who work in the aged care sector and will highlight core features of the My Health Record system. The national system provides clinical information uploaded by a range of providers (GPs, hospitals, pharmacists), which may assist in facilitating care coordination, reduce potential medication misadventures, and ultimately improve health outcomes.

This webinar will provide attendees with an update regarding pertussis epidemiology and current trends in vaccination rates.

Low pertussis booster rates in Australian adults impact the epidemiology of the disease. This webinar will explore what current literature indicates are the barriers and potential enablers to improving pertussis vaccination rates in Australia, and therefore reducing disease burden and complications.

Activity ID 286957

Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the clinical relevance of pertussis to various population groups, including adults and persons aged over 65 years
2. Outline current vaccination rates in various Australian target populations and their impact on herd immunity, cocooning of infants, and gaps in disease protection
3. Explain the relevance of misalignment between best practice guidelines and current state-subsidised immunisation programs, and its impact on vaccine behaviours
4. Identify the barriers and enablers to greater pertussis vaccination uptake at both patient and practitioner levels
5. Describe strategies that can be taken by GPs and their clinics to improve pertussis vaccination rates in their communities

Regional Disability Expo is returning to Queensland in 2021.

Regional Disability Expo allows your community to have access to the same resources as those who reside in metropolitan areas of Queensland. Each regional expo is as unique as your client base and we aim at bringing the community together to celebrate life, age, learn, share and experience the latest technologies.

We are excited to announce that in 2021 we will be in the following regions:-

• Rockhampton – Friday 22 May 2021
  Adani Stadium, Sir Raymond Huish Dr, Rockhampton
• Hervey Bay – Friday 20 August 2021
  PCYC -9 O’Rourke St, Pialba
• Sunshine Coast – Thursday 16 September 2021
  Caloundra Indoor Stadium, North St Golden Beach

For Sponsorship and exhibitor pricing guide please click through to our website HERE.

Please register here: Registration Form 2021

Join the Australian Digital Health Agency for our informal Q+A sessions on My Health Record open to healthcare providers and non-clinical staff working within primary care, hospitals and other health settings. Come along with your questions and concerns and we will attempt to clarify any issues during the session. Additionally, feel free to submit questions in advance of the session

The webinar will take a case based approach addressing the current adolescent vaccination guidelines including engagement strategies for adolescent patients.

These one-hour sessions will equip Practice Managers and administrative staff with a sound knowledge of how to implement and maintain policies and procedures to govern access to the My Health Record within their organisation.

These demonstrations will be run multiple times each week and at varying times throughout the day.

Upon completion participants will be able to:

• Understand the legislative framework for accessing My Health Record
• Create and maintain security and access policies for My Health Record
• Manage My Health Record user accounts and training registers
• Understand the importance of Health Identifiers and correct system configuration
• Designate roles and responsibilities for practice staff engaging with My Health Record
• Understand when and how to access information contained within a consumer’s My Health Record

This education is CPD accredited by AAPM and NAATSIHWP

These one hour sessions are aimed at GPs, Specialists, Practice Managers, Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers interested in learning more about My Health Record and how to use it most effectively in routine practice. Using a software simulation platform the instructor will demonstrate how to:

• access your patients’ My Health Records in your software;
• use filters to find documents;
• view documents and overviews;
• understand how to view immunisation history in My Health Record
• enter access codes for patients with protected documents/records;
• upload documents to My Health Record; and
• ensure appropriate security and access governance mechanisms are in place.

Run via GoTo webinar platform, these sessions will afford an opportunity for participants to raise questions directly with the instructor and to discuss other issues encountered in using My Health Record. These demonstrations will be run on a weekly basis at varying times throughout the day.

Join our virtual meet and greet with Dr Fionna Hadden, General Practice Liaison Officer.

Bring along any queries or concerns and join us to have a chat.

Fionna Hadden has been a GP in Bundaberg (Millbank Medical Practice) since 2017. Prior to moving here she worked for 8 years at Stanthorpe Hospital as a SMO/GP Anaesthetist after doing PGY1-4 at Rockhampton Hospital.

Fionna moved to Bundaberg as her husband was working in the ED. In her practice she promptly became a secondary supervisor with JCU GP and took on a teaching role with the UQ RCS. Fionna then became involved with the PHN in October 2018. She hoped that the GPLO Role would enable her to advocate on behalf of General Practice to the WBHHS with the longer term aim of reducing the fragmentation of secondary and tertiary, increase the provision of local services and improve patients’ outcomes and experiences.

Three years down track and she is still hopeful and really looks forward to meeting with you to hear your feedback and ideas!

RSVP via email to Amanda Myles AMyles@ourphn.org.au or join us virtually on the night by clicking this link.

Children’s Health Queensland invites General Practitioners and Practice Nurses from across Queensland to join a virtual Q&A session to discuss COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 12 years and over.

The event will be hosted by Children’s Health Queensland’s GP Liaison Officer Dr Aaron Chambers and feature an expert panel in paediatric immunisation and infectious diseases, including Children’s Health Queensland ‘s Dr Adam Irwin (Academic Lead for Paediatric Infectious Disease) and Dr Sophie Wen (Paediatric Infection Specialist).

Attendees are encouraged to submit questions and content suggestions prior to the event via email: CHQ_Comms@health.qld.gov.au

There will also be the opportunity for live questions and audience polling during the event.

Please share this invite with any colleagues who would be interested in participating.

Hear from our expert panel of clinicians, researchers, and people with a lived experience of dementia and anxiety/depression.

These one hour sessions are aimed at GPs, Specialists, Practice Managers, Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers interested in learning more about My Health Record and how to use it most effectively in routine practice. Using a software simulation platform the instructor will demonstrate how to:

• access your patients’ My Health Records in your software;
• use filters to find documents;
• view documents and overviews;
• understand how to view immunisation history in My Health Record
• enter access codes for patients with protected documents/records;
• upload documents to My Health Record; and
• ensure appropriate security and access governance mechanisms are in place.

Run via GoTo webinar platform, these sessions will afford an opportunity for participants to raise questions directly with the instructor and to discuss other issues encountered in using My Health Record. These demonstrations will be run on a weekly basis at varying times throughout the day.

My Health Record can provide access to accurate and relevant clinical information uploaded by a range of providers (GPs, hospitals, pharmacists), that may assist in improving quality of life, care coordination and ultimately reduce potential medication misadventures. This webinar will explore the benefits of using My Health Record through a case study to assist attendees’ understanding of how to use the clinical information in My Health Record and apply it to everyday workflow/practice or care.

A 4 hour workshop to improve patient outcomes in osteoporosis.

Why you should attend:

• Develop your ability to prioritise chronic diseases and prevention strategies
• Enhance your skills in the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis
• Gain practice insights from local osteoporosis expert, exercise physiologist and nurse with a special interest in osteoporosis
• Develop strategies to improve practice efficiency and patient outcomes.

A certificate will be provided for your CPD records.

Any questions please contact Paul Bridgman on 0448 674 266