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Gippsland PHN aim to deliver a comprehensive Training and Events program however due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions some face-to-face events may be rescheduled or transition to an online platform. We will endeavour to keep you updated and offer alternatives, however in some cases last minute changes may be required, so we ask you monitor all Gippsland PHN emails and news alerts to keep updated.
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CONTENTS:
For a Snapshot of all Gippsland PHN events download the latest Up Coming Events flyer here.
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WEBINAR
for:
all health professionals
THURSDAY
18 November 2021
12.30PM - 1.00PM
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Introduction to Tendering with Gippsland PHN
This information session is aimed at anyone involved in writing tender submissions. It will include:
- where to find tender opportunities,
- how to register with Tenderlink,
- what to include with your tender submission, and
- how to submit your tender via Tenderlink.
An opportunity for open questions regarding Gippsland PHN’s tender processes will also be provided.
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WEBINAR
for:
general practitioners and practice teams
THURSDAY
18 November 2021
5.30PM - 6.30PM
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COVID-19 Positive Pathways Primary Care Launch
Join Gippsland PHN and the Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit to walk through COVID-19 Positive Care Pathways.
The pathway is designed to provide safe, high quality care, including community-based care for low-risk COVID-19 positive patients, with escalation mechanisms to higher levels of care if required.
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WEBINAR
for:
immunisation and practice nurses, general practitioners and other interested health professionals
Part 2: THURSDAY
18 November 2021
6.30PM - 8.00PM
DOWNLOAD FLYER
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Statewide Victorian PHN Immunisation Forum 2021
The Victorian PHNs are pleased to invite healthcare professionals to attend the inaugural Statewide PHN Immunisation Forum.
The second session of this two-part online Immunisation forum will provide updates on the National and Victorian Immunisation program and medico-legal considerations.
Learning Outcomes:
- know the changes to the National and Victorian Immunisation Programs
- know the medico-legal responsibilities with the COVID-19 vaccine program and strategies to mitigate risks
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WEBINARS
for:
all interested health professionals
MONDAY
29 November 2021
11.00AM - 12.30PM
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Tender Briefings for 2022/2023
Primary Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Stepped Care Program
An information session for organisations planning to submit a tender for Gippsland PHN’s 2022/2023 Primary Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Stepped Care Program, followed by an opportunity for participants to ask questions.
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WEDNESDAY
1 December 2021
1.00PM - 2.00PM
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Alcohol and Other Drugs Program
An information session for organisations planning to submit a tender for Gippsland PHN’s 2022/2023 Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, followed by an opportunity for participants to ask questions.
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WEBINAR
for:
practice managers and staff
TUESDAY
7 December 2021
at 11.30AM
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MBS in General Practice – What’s New
This lunchtime session will provide an update to Practice Managers on ‘What’s New’ with MBS item numbers.
Presented by Wendy O’Meara, Larter Consulting
ACCEPTING PRE REGISTRATIONS NOW!
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WEBINARS
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for:
prescribers and practice management staff
TUESDAY
23 November 2021
7:00PM – 8:00PM
REGISTER HERE
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Electronic Prescriptions for GPs: Latest update on token management solutions including Active Script List
Join the Australian Digital Health Agency in this webinar to learn more about how electronic prescribing can be seamlessly integrated into your existing workflow. The Agency will also discuss new management options available to patients who take multiple medicines, demonstrate some of the functions available in clinical information systems and give practical tips for ensuring your electronic prescriptions are valid and meet legislative requirements.
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for:
staff working in community pharmacies
TUESDAY
30 November 2021
7:30PM – 8:30PM
REGISTER HERE
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Electronic Prescriptions update for community pharmacies: the benefits of Active Script List
Join the Australian Digital Health Agency in this webinar to learn more about the new management options available to patients who take multiple medicines which simplify their experience of using electronic prescriptions, such as the Active Script List (ASL).
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for:
healthcare providers
You can access online learning activities here
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New My Health Record eLearning Modules
The Agency has launched two new eLearning modules for healthcare providers:
- Using My Health Record in Nursing (2021)
- Electronic Prescriptions in Community Pharmacy
These CPD accredited activities are practical, tailored and self-paced.
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for:
healthcare providers
25 November, 1:00 – 2:00pm
2 December, 1:00 – 2:00pm
16 December, 1:00 – 2:00pm
REGISTER HERE
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My Health Record Compliance sessions
Healthcare organisations may be assessed for their My Health Record Privacy and Security policy.
To assist practices to be prepared, sessions on Understanding compliance requirements for accessing My Health Record – practical tips for your practice have been extended to mid-December, with three sessions available.
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F2F
for:
general practitioners and practice nurses
Face to face workshops will be delivered in-practice or other suitable location.
DOWNLOAD FLYER
REGISTER EXPRESSION OF INTEREST HERE
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Building Therapeutic Communication Capacity in Gippsland
This is a FREE 3 hour Workshop for SIX people only at each practice. Gippsland Regional Palliative Care Consortium (GRPCC) and Gippsland PHN are partnering to provide training to general practitioners and practice nurses on evidence based therapeutic communications skills in the context of palliative care and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). The communication skills learned within these workshops are transferable across the breadth of care for all patients.
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Culturally Responsive Practice with Older People in Health and Aged Care Course
This online course outlines appropriate clinical practice for working with aged care recipients from CALD backgrounds, targeting clinicians and health practitioners working in health and aged care settings.
Participation in this training may attract CPD for participants. The material in this course is designed to support the ongoing professional development of clinicians and health practitioners and is mapped against a range of relevant professional and service standards.
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ONLINE
for:
all health professionals
Find out more at www.saferfamilies.org.au/readiness-program
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The Readiness Program
Primary care’s readiness to address domestic and family violence
Pathways to Safety is a free training program that strengthens the capacity of primary care providers to effectively recognise, respond, refer and record Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) using a trauma and violence informed approach.
The virtual practice-centred training program is designed to enhance a whole of practice response. Skilled GP and FV Facilitators deliver the training to all clinical and non-clinical staff over two 1.5-hour online sessions.
‘Pathways to Safety’ is an evidence-based educational program developed by the University of Melbourne. The Readiness Program is led by Safer Families Centre.
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WEBINAR
for:
general practitioners
Various dates and times available
RACGP: 6 CPD Activity Points
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Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers
This workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs to assist in diagnosing patients with acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other comorbidities. Evidence-based guidelines will be used as the foundation to appropriately diagnose and identify treatment pathways including recommended referrals, trauma focused psychological therapy and psychological first aid to help support the management of emergency service workers. The training may also be relevant to other health professionals.
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ONLINE
for:
health professionals working within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health
Topics include Nutrition, Foot Health and Chronic Disease care planning.
Completing the Foundations of Chronic Disease Program will enable students to register directly into these programs once they are available.
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Free online learning: Foundations of Chronic Disease program
The Benchmarque Group has recently launched its new free online-only Foundations of Chronic Disease program.
Delivered completely online, the program is aimed at a range of health professionals working within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health or have Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients, and is estimated to take less than 10 hours to complete.
The Chronic Disease Pathway extended learning options which will include nationally accredited face-to-face programs are due to be released in the next quarter. These programs are fully funded by the Australian Government Department of Health - meaning there is no cost to register and complete.
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ONLINE
for:
general practitioners and GPs working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
GPs can apply for this fully subsidised training by submitting an expression of interest on the RACGP website.
For further queries and information contact RACGP 1800 472 247
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Rural Workforce Agency of Victoria Scholarship –
Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training for General Practitioners
RACGP and the Rural Workforce Agency of Victoria (RWAV) are offering 100 scholarships to Victorian GPs in Modified Monash Model (MMM) 3-7 and GPs working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in (MMM) 1-2 + (MMM) 3-7 locations to complete Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST).
Each scholarship will provide full funding (valued at $979) to complete the course with RACGP. This program is a partnership between RWAV and RACGP with funding from the Australian Government.
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WEBINARS, WORKSHOPS and ONLINE TRAINING
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** Next Training and Events Newsletter 1 December 2021**
See Gippsland PHN Events calendar for further details and registration for all events
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