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NORTHERN REGION

MAY 23 
 

AVANT - Practice Manager Educational Morning - Shellharbour

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | 9:00am - 11:00am


Delayed Diagnosis…why it matters
Avant ‘claims’ data, indicates that 1 in 5 claims were primarily about diagnosis, and 75% of those claims related to missed or delayed diagnoses. Let that sink in…. 75%!
For many reasons, one of the biggest challenges we face since the pandemic is patient follow-up and tracking.

This session presents case studies and examines our responsibilities and where things went wrong.
Learn:

  • Some causes of delayed diagnosis claims.
  • The serious consequences of a claim and what the regulatory bodies want to see.
  • How a good system will protect you.

Privacy, let’s take a look                                                                                                                                      
Sometimes we become so comfortable and familiar in our environment and with our clients, that we forget the importance and possible impact of ensuring privacy. 
A medical practice receives requests for information from many sources, we don’t often think about the potential for privacy breach when fulfilling the request.

Learn

  • The serious impact of a privacy breach on the practice.
  • What to consider before releasing any information.
  • Simple strategies to protect the patient and the practice.
Catering: Morning tea provided.
Venue: Club Windang, 2-6 Judbooley Parade, Windang NSW 2528.
Event Organiser: COORDINARE & AVANT.

 
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MAY 23 
 

Australian Digital Health Agency - Improving data quality in your practice - Quality improvement activity for diabetic patients

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | 11:00am - 11:30am

 

This session will help you understand the importance of high-quality patient clinical records and provide practical examples of how to improve your practice’s data quality through a Quality Improvement activity.

This session will help guide practice managers and clinical staff in understanding Clinical risks of poor data

  • The importance of coding clinical information to ensure quality diagnosis and medical history data.
  • Importance of quality prescription and medicines data.
  • The benefits of up-to-date and accurate data.

Alternative Date: 
Wednesday 14th June - 11:00am - 11:30am Register

Event Organiser: Australian Digital Health Agency.

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MAY 30 
 

Practice Nurse Community of Practice (CoP)

Tuesday, May 30 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 


We’re back! 
The Practice Nurse Community Of Practice (COP) for nurses is recommencing Tuesday, May 30th.

This CoP aims to provide a space where nurses feel safe to share their ideas, experiences, and advice, to seek support, and to facilitate best-practice learning through education relevant to practice nursing. 

The first Community of Practice is a two-part series focusing on osteoporosis. The first part will cover osteoporosis screening and management. The second part will cover how nurses can use data to identify and support patients diagnosed with osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis series, part 1:  Osteoporosis screening and management in general practice
  • 2 out of 3 Australians over 50 years have poor bone health. 
  • A fragility fracture occurs every 3 minutes. 
Learn:
  • Screening patients for osteoporosis.
  • Managing patients diagnosed with osteoporosis.
  • Preventing fractures.
  • The purpose of the REFRAME Osteoporosis program and how to apply it in general practice.
  • Opportunity to network with fellow nurses and ask burning questions you may have!
Presenter: 
  • Sally Brackenridge – Osteoporosis Nurse Educator at REFRAME Program.
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MAY 30 
 

COORDINARE - Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) for Mental Healthcare

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm


The IAR-DST is an initiative of the Australian Department of Health. The IAR provides a standardised, evidence-based and objective approach to assist with mental health care recommendations. The IAR assists General Practitioners (GPs) and other clinicians to determine the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support.

The Initial Assessment and Referral - Decision Support Tool (IAR - DST) for mental healthcare provides a standardised, evidence-based and objective approach to assist GPs and other clinicians to determine the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support. COORDINARE - SE NSW PHN will be delivering training on the use of the tool.

Topics:

  • Introduction to the IAR
  • Initial Assessment Domains and the Levels of Care
  • Introduction to the Decision Support Tool
  • Using the Decision Support Tool
  • Practical activity
  • Check-in/Check back, supported decision making, care preferences & care type
  • Overview of adaptations for different population groups

GPs WILL RECEIVE A $300 (GST EXCL.) REMUNERATION PAYMENT FOR TRAINING COMPLETION (see note).

NOTE: Payment is not available to other medical staff or clinicians. Not available for GPs working in Commonwealth funded services (e.g. Adult Mental Health Centres, Aboriginal Medical Centres) unless training is completed outside of paid employment. Please email iar@coordinare.org.au for further information.

ALTERNATE DATES:

Thursday 1 June        | 6:00pm - 8:00pm Register
Thursday 8 June        | 6:00pm - 8:00pm  Register
Monday 12 June        | 6:00pm - 8:00pm   Register
Thursday 15 June      | 12:00pm - 2:00pm Register
Wednesday 21 June  | 12:00pm - 2:00pm  Register
Tuesday 27 June        | 6:00pm - 8:00pm   Register
Friday 30th June        | 12:00pm - 2:00pm  Register
Tuesday 4th July        | 12:00pm - 2:00pm  Register
Tuesday 18th July      | 6:00pm - 8:00pm   Register
Thursday 27th July    | 6:00pm - 8:00pm   Register


Event Organiser: COORDINARE 
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MAY 30 
 

Australian Digital Health Agency - Health worker series three - learn how My Health Record can help our mob

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | 12:30pm - 1:00pm


Your presenter for the series is William Namok an Aboriginal and Torres strait islander man. He will present a series of five education sessions about My Health Record for Health workers.

This third webinar in the series aims to teach how my health record can help our mob.

He will share with you stories from his community, that he has experienced as a health worker about, how My Health record can benefit his mob. They have created a video that that shows how mob can set up access to their own my health record. Learn how mob can access their own My Health Record.

Event Organiser: Australian Digital Health Agency.
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MAY 30 
 

Australian Digital Health Agency - Health worker series three - learn how My Health Record can help our mob

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | 12:30pm - 1:00pm


Your presenter for the series is William Namok an Aboriginal and Torres strait islander man. He will present a series of five education sessions about My Health Record for Health workers.

This third webinar in the series aims to teach how my health record can help our mob.

He will share with you stories from his community, that he has experienced as a health worker about, how My Health record can benefit his mob. They have created a video that that shows how mob can set up access to their own my health record. Learn how mob can access their own My Health Record.

Event Organiser: Australian Digital Health Agency.
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MAY 31 
 

USYD - Sydney Addiction Seminars: NSW Alcohol Interlock Program & Fitness to Drive Medical Assessments - Webinar

Wednesday 31 May 2023 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm


The Sydney Addiction Seminars are back for 2023 and we hope you can join us for our upcoming session on Wednesday 31st March from 7:00pm-8:30pm on the topic: NSW Alcohol Interlock Program & Fitness to Drive Medical Assessments.

This seminar series is kindly sponsored this year by Indivior. Topics for the seminars are chosen by the Seminar Conveners.

Joining the session will be Prof Kate Conigrave (Addiction Medicine Specialist & Public Health Physician at RPA Hospital & the University of Sydney) who will discuss the key aspects of the NSW Alcohol Interlock Program and the involvement of GPs and other health professionals in this program for drink driving offenders.

Following this, Prof Paul Haber (Addiction Medicine Specialist & Gastroenterologist at RPA Hospital & the University of Sydney), will provide a brief overview and discussion on medical assessment for fitness to drive and what role that medical professionals have in this program.

Event Organiser: University of Sydney.
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JUNE
 

USYD - Opioid Treatment Accreditation Course (OTAC

Saturday 03 June 2023 | 9:00am - 4:30pm


The OTAC is designed for medical and nurse practitioners in NSW to assist in the development of knowledge, skills and practices to support the safe prescribing of opioid pharmacotherapies.

This course is suitable for general practitioners who are wanting to learn more about providing treatments for opioid dependence, along with other medical practitioners who are seeking to be trained in providing opioid treatment. We also welcome nurse practitioners to register if providing opioid treatment is expected to be within your scope of practice.

To be eligible to attend this session you MUST have completed the Fundamental Training short-course prior to attending the webinar on the day. Visit www.otac.org.au and login or register for an account to get started. We also have other course modules that you may be interested in completing, alongside a monthly case-based webinar: www.otac.org.au/webinars/

Why complete the OTAC?

The OTAC is a full-day course facilitated by specialists who provide opioid treatment that aligns with the NSW Clinical Guidelines: Treatment of Opioid Dependence. The course is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health providing statewide education around opioid pharmacotherapies for opioid dependence.

Successful completion of this course will also allow you to progress towards accreditation to prescribe pharmacotherapies for the treatment of opioid dependence in NSW, including the opportunity to complete a clinical placement to gain hands-on experience.

Where: Sage Hotel, 60/62 Harbour St, Wollongong NSW 2500 / and will make several spots available for those who cannot attend locally to join by Zoom.


Event Organiser: University of Sydney.
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JUNE
 

Practice Manager - Community of Practice (CoP)

Thursday 08 June 2023 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm


Practice Health Check – this session will address some of the key pillars of Practice Management that will assist in determining if all aspects of the Practice are as healthy as they should be. From knowing your numbers to managing your teams to being aware of current external pressures that will affect the “health” of your practice.

Topic: Industry updates for new practice managers.

Presenters: Gary Smith - Academic Director, University of New England Partnership (UNEP).

Event Organiser: COORDINARE SE NSW PHN.
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JUNE 14 
 

Medical Practice Assistant (MPA) - Community of Practice (CoP)

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm


Topic: Chronic disease management in general practice and the part played by the MPA, by sharing case studies from local practices.

The first case study will present a Moruya practice’s diabetes management workflow process and the MPA’s clinical and administrative tasks associated with this.  This will be followed by examples of chronic disease workflows from practices at Basin View and Ulladulla.  
There will be time for questions and discussion.  This is a safe space and we encourage you to ask questions and share your thoughts.  

Presenters: 
  • Megan Jay - MPA in Moruya
  • Jessica Wheat - MPA in Basin View
  • Liz Grist - MPA in Ulladulla
We know that it can be hard for MPAs to get a break during work hours to take advantage of networking and professional development opportunities, so the CoP will be held after hours, from 6pm – 7.00pm.
 
To ensure that the new MPA CoP continues and thrives we need MPA support, so please join us on the 14th. You are welcome to invite your Practice Manager and Practice Nurse to hear how other practices utilize their MPA.

Event Organiser: COORDINARE SE NSW PHN.
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JUNE 16 
 

Australian Digital Health Agency - My Health Record supporting safety, quality and better care in Residential Aged Care facilities (RACFs)

Friday 16 June 2023 | 2:30pm - 3:15pm


My Health Record can provide access to accurate and relevant clinical information uploaded by a range of healthcare providers (GPs, hospitals, pharmacists), that may assist in improving quality of life, and care coordination and reduce potential medication misadventures.

This webinar will explore the benefits of using My Health Record to assist attendees’ understanding of how to use the clinical information in My Health Record to support everyday workflow/practice in the aged care setting.

Event Organiser: Australian Digital Health Agency.
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JUNE 20 
 

RACGP Interprofessional approaches in the treatment of opioid dependence: Spotlight on Pharmacist administration of depot buprenorphine - Webinar

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm

 

This webinar explores ways GPs and Pharmacists can work together to support patients with opioid dependence by providing greater access to the full range of treatment options, including depot buprenorphine. Community pharmacist administration has been explored in a pilot project led by the University of Sydney and the Ministry of Health. 

GP and addiction medicine specialist, Dr Hester Wilson discusses the place of depot buprenorphine as a treatment option, and how GPs and community pharmacists can benefit from working together to support patient care. Pharmacist Joel Hillman from Sydney LHD and the University of Sydney will share some early findings from the NSW Depot Buprenorphine in Pharmacy Pilot. He will discuss the approach to support pharmacist administration, minimum requirements, training package and resources.

Learning Outcomes

  • Compare and contrast depot buprenorphine as a treatment option for opioid dependence and outline steps to commence or transfer a patient to depot buprenorphine.
  • Identify patients prescribed depot buprenorphine who are suitable for community pharmacist administration.
  • Implement referral and communication models, where appropriate, between GPs, Drug and Alcohol specialist services and pharmacists to support quality patient outcomes.
  • Apply a structured approach to review and assess patients who have been prescribed depot buprenorphine as opioid treatment.

RACGP CPD: 1 hour EA.

AudienceFree for GPs and non-GPs.

Event Organiser: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
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MAY | JUNE | JULY  
 

The National - Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) for Mental Healthcare - Webinar

The National IAR Guidance and the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) was developed by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.

The workshop will focus on:
  • Introduction to IAR and the development of the National Guidance.
  • Orientation to the domains, levels of care, and decision support tool.
  • Clinical Judgement and supported decision-making.
  • Application of the IAR in referral, assessment, and intake settings (practical activity usings vignettes).
Choose from one of the dates below to secure your place:

Tuesday 09 May 2023         | 6:30pm - 9:00pm       Register: click here
Tuesday 16 May 2023         | 12:00pm - 2:30pm     Register: click here
Wednesday 24 May 2023   | 6:30pm - 9:00pm       Register: click here
Friday 02 June 2023             | 12:00pm - 2:30pm     Register: click here
Thursday 08 June 2023       | 12:00pm - 2:30pm     Register: click here

Wednesday 14 June 2023   | 6:30pm - 9:00pm       Register: click here
Tuesday 20 June 2023         | 12:00pm - 2:30pm     Register: click here
Thursday 29 June 2023       | 12:30pm - 3:00pm     Register: click here
Wednesday 19 July 2023    | 12:00pm - 2:30pm     Register: click here
Tuesday 25 July 2023          | 6:30pm - 9:00pm       Register: click here


Event Organiser:  Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
 

ONLINE LEARNING  
 

Practice Nurse Scope of Practice - Online Learning

Ongoing


This course provides an understanding of the term 'scope of practice’ in the context of an RN, with a specific emphasis on the general practice setting.

Event Organiser:  APNA
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ONLINE LEARNING - EOI for Practice Managers  
 

University of New England (UNE) Partnership - Practice Managers

EOI Close - 31st May 2023

COORDINARE would like to invite you to develop your Practice Management skills with fee-free training in collaboration with UNE Partnerships and the NSW Government.

UNE Partnerships offers more than 35 years of experience in providing world class education to practice managers and the primary healthcare sector. As well as world class online learning and personalised support, you would have the opportunity to join regular online webinars and opportunities to interact with your peers across South Eastern NSW.

Register your interest to find out more about developing your practice management skills:
  • BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management – for aspiring practice managers.
  • BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management – for new practice managers.
  • BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management – for experienced practice managers.
For more information: click here
Event Organiser:  University of New England (UNE).
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ONLINE LEARNING - EOI for Practice Staff  
 

University of New England (UNE) Partnership - Practice Staff

EOI Close - 31st May 2023


COORDINARE would like to invite you to upskill or reskill your workforce with fee-free training in collaboration with UNE Partnerships and the NSW Government.

We understand that your people are your greatest asset, which is why we have asked UNE Partnerships to deliver these courses which are focussed on improving workforce capabilities. As well as world class online learning and personalised support, your team would have the opportunity join regular online webinars and opportunities to interact with their peers across South Eastern NSW.

Register your interest to find out more about upskilling and reskilling your workforce:
  • BSB30120 Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical) – for Medical Receptionists.
  • HLT47715 Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting – for Medical Assistants.
  • Cert IV Project Management - for Project Coordinators and contributors.
For more information: click here
Event Organiser:  University of New England (UNE).
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