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Message from the CEO
Happy New Year to all.
As the clock struck midnight on December 31, I think it’s fair
to say that most of us, were very happy to bid 2020 goodbye.
After riding the tumultuous wave of a year like no other, 2021
engenders a sense of optimism and new beginnings. Like
many organisations we learnt to expect the unexpected, to
adapt and to think outside the square. We aimed to continue
to be an exemplar of good practice and to hold the needs of
the community at the fore front of our thinking. This
continues in 2021. Our creative and flexible approach will
hold us in good stead for the year ahead. We can be
confident that we will continue to rise to new challenges, in
what will inevitably continue to be, an ever-changing
landscape.
For many Adelaide Hills residents this week’s Cherry Gardens fire threatened life and property.
It bought back horrendous memories for many, recalling how fire tore through the Hills,
Kangaroo Island and the Upper South East with such tragic consequences, at the start of 2020.
Many are still grappling with the consequences of these fires. Those affected remain at the
forefront of our thinking as we continue to work with these communities. We would like to
acknowledge the tireless efforts of the CFS volunteers and emergency services who worked to
contain the fires and this time, we were very fortunate to have a weather change that bought
with it that glorious rain. Had it not, so many of our Hill’s community would have again
potentially experienced significant loss.
As we head into 2021, and to coincide with the start of the new year, we are excited to
announce the launch of our new website. We are very proud of the outcome. It will allow
individuals, health professionals and our commissioned service providers to quickly and easily
find the information they require. I’d like to thank all involved but to make particular mention
of our Manager of Communications, Kylie Kasal, who took this task on with determination and
incredible focus to bring such disparate elements of our diverse organisation into a single
platform. I’d also like to thank Bold Website Design for their professionalism in creating such a
fantastic website. Please take a moment to have a look countrysaphn.com.au, we hope it
serves you well.
On behalf of Country SA PHN, I’d like to wish everyone all the best for the year ahead.
Cervical Screening: Important changes to clinical
management – effective 1 February 2021
Important changes to the National Cervical Screening Program for the clinical management of
intermediate risk patients will come into effect on Monday 1 February 2021. Refer to the
Department of Health for details: Important changes to the National Cervical Screening
Program's Clinical Guidelines pathway for women at intermediate risk (published 25 January
2021).
These changes will be reflected in the HealthPathways SA Cervical Screening pathway from 1 February 2021. Thank you to South Australian Drs Amy Moten, Toni Maldari and Katrina Couchman for review and update of the pathway. HealthPathways is an online portal that provides general practitioners, practice nurses and other health professionals with easy access to comprehensive, evidence-based assessment, management and localised referral resources for specific health conditions. To find out more, or to obtain a login to access HealthPathways SA go to: https://southaustraliaproject.healthpathwayscommunity.org/ Practice Support Remote Sessions The Practice Support Team continued to provide general practices with remote session support until the Christmas closure in December. Accreditation updates, PIP QI, PDSA Cycles of Care and PenCS training were provided by the team. To arrange training for your practice in Pen Cat or Top Bar please contact support@countrysaphn.com.au and a member of the Practice Support team will contact you. Practice Nurse Support – Nurse Incubator Program Country SA PHN has partnered with the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) in offering the Practice Nurse Support: Nurse Incubator Program. This innovative program supports primary health care nurses in their career and professional development. The program aims to advance the profile and role of practice nurses in country SA regions, whilst providing development opportunities in leadership and contemporary nurse-led clinic models. The Nurse Incubator Program includes:
• Community of Practice that connects peers via a digital space. Members can share and
discuss their knowledge, passions and specific topics of interest;
• Online learning modules selected to expand knowledge and understanding of the APNA
Nurse Clinics Building Blocks;
• Group Mentoring Program led by an experienced APNA Registered Nurse, guiding
interactive education sessions, and facilitate effective group discussions on
opportunities, challenges and concerns;
• Workshop on ‘How to’ create a Nurse Clinic; and
• Nurse Support
CSAPHN and APNA are committed to supporting primary health care nurses to provide primary
health services to country South Australians in rural and remote areas.
For more information on APNA Membership please contact APNA Nurse Support on 1300 303
184 (or 03 9322 9598) or email nursesupport@apna.asn.au.
SHINE SA presents: Your Questions Answered! - Sexual
Health Education Series for Country GPs
In response to requests, SHINE SA will be offering a series of FREE educational events tailored
to Rural General Practice.
The Your Questions Answered! - Sexual Health Education Series for Country GPs will be offered
on the fourth Wednesday of each month between February 2021 and June 2021.
These sessions will be offered via Zoom and will be presented by Sexual Health Physician Dr
Carole Khaw.
Complete our short survey to express interest and ensure the timing and topics of these
sessions meet your needs. Express interest here before February 17
2021: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CountryEducationSeries
Further information on SHINE SA’s Enhancing Sexual Health in Country SA Program funded by
Country SA PHN, visit: www.shinesa.org.au/events/countrysa/
Unique cardiovascular health professional development
opportunity for regional practice nurses!
One (of four) funded positions still available for regional practice nurses in the Heart Foundation
Health Professional Ambassador Program commencing in February 2021.
Program inclusions:
• attendance at four one-day professional development workshops in Adelaide (travel and
accommodation provided)
• practice visit by Heart Foundation staff to facilitate education and implementation of
Heart Health Checks using the Heart Health Check toolkit
• ongoing telephone and email individual support from Heart Foundation staff to
implement the Heart Health Check toolkit in your practice
• continuing Professional Development points
• regular networking sessions with fellow practice nurses
• membership of the Health Professional Ambassador Alumni
Learn the latest evidence on cardiovascular disease, understand the Heart Foundation’s
programs and messages that support heart health and improve your knowledge and confidence
to increase Heart Health Checks in your practice.
For more information, including eligibility and how to apply please contact Christine Hygonnet
on (08) 8224 2852 or email christine.hygonnet@heartfoundation.org.au. Visit the website for
further information about the Health Professional Ambassador Program.
Applications extended until 20 February 2021 for regional practice nurses.
Supported by Country SA PHN and the Heart Foundation.
Accreditation Webinar Series
The Practice Support Team have recorded a series of 11 Accreditation webinars, with all the
information you will need to take the stress out of the accreditation process.
The webinars are available on the Practice Support Heath Connections Community Platform:
• Webinar 1: Getting Started
• Webinar 2: Practice Governance
• Webinar 3: Staff Roles and Responsibilities
• Webinar 4: Quality Improvement
• Webinar 5: Management of Health Issues
• Webinar 6: Computer and Information Security Standards
• Webinar 7: Content of Patient Health Records
• Webinar 8: Infection Control
• Webinar 9: Practice Facilities
• Webinar 10: Clinical Indicators
• Webinar 11: Why Accreditation and Changes in RACGP 5th Edition Standards
If you would like access to the webinars and are a current member, please log onto our Health Connections Community portal https://community.healthconnections.com.au or if you are not a member please contact the Practice Support team at support@countrysaphn.com.au to join. Research Round-up podcast Are you looking for your next podcast obsession? Why not mix work with pleasure and listen to Research Round-Up hosted by Dr Kristi Milley and sponsored by the Primary Care Collaborative Clinical Trials Group (PC4). Each month Kristi interviews cancer in primary care researchers from around the world about their research and what it means for primary care and clinical practice. It covers the whole cancer continuum from prevention to palliative care. It’s short, sharp and connects you with primary care research champions. Listen here: http://bit.ly/2ItIFeC
Visit the COVID-19 webpage for more information and updates Australia's COVID-19 Vaccine Roadmap The Australian Government is expecting approval of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines by the end of this month, with a rollout to priority groups beginning mid-February. In addition to being able to administer the vaccine when available, healthcare professionals will also be able to receive the vaccine in the following rollout phases: Phase 1a Frontline at-risk health care workers including staff in GP respiratory clinics and COVID-19 testing facilities, ambulance staff, paramedics, ICU and emergency department staff and clinical and ancillary support staff Residential aged care and disability care staff Residential aged care and disability care residents Quarantine and border workers Phase 1b Adults over 70 years All other health care workers Begin to vaccinate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Younger adults with an underlying medical condition, including those with a disability Critical and high risk workers including defence, police, fire, emergency services and meat processing. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. Read more... The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will be used initially during the Phase 1a rollout. These vaccine doses will be distributed through 30 to 50 key hospital hubs across urban and rural Australia to priority group 1a. Distribution to residential aged care and disability care facilities will be done through a Commonwealth vaccination workforce in-reach program. Provisional approval of the University of Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is currently anticipated in February 2021, subject to regulatory requirements being met. Both vaccines will progressively be distributed through an expanded number of sites, including general practice clinics, existing Commonwealth GP respiratory clinics, state-run vaccination clinics and pharmacies. COVID-19 vaccines will be free for everyone living in Australia and the Government has made it clear that COVID-19 vaccination will be voluntary – but it is strongly encouraged. More information about training for health professionals will be available in the coming weeks that will cover vaccine specific information, multi-dose vials, infection control, wastage, and adverse event reporting. More information about the above approach is outlined in the Australian COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and the COVID-19 Vaccines National Rollout Strategy. The Department of Health developed a new vaccine website so you can stay informed. This website is regularly being updated with more information as it becomes available. Information
will also be available in 63 languages. Subscribe to the COVID-19 vaccines updates to ensure you receive the latest updates available on the website. Launch of Round 4 of the SA 5th Map Accreditation Resource Healthy Towns Challenge - Grants The uptake and demand for the 5th Map for Rural and Regional Towns, grants Accreditation tool continues with 80 requests of up to $50,000 will be available. in December 2020 and early January 2021. Applications are now open and will close at For more information and registration of your 5.00pm on Friday 26 March 2021. Further expression of interest in receiving the information, including application form, accreditation resource please guidelines, eligibility information and how to email support@countrysaphn.com.au apply, are available here. CHAT GP Trial, the Practice Support Team Shingles Recall Pilot Program, the continue to contact eligible practices Shingles vaccine, Zostavax is available free of promoting several trial opportunities. CHAT GP charge on the National Immunisation Program is a Cardio-Vascular Disease (CVD) Risk (NIP) for patients in Australia aged 70-79 Assessment Continuous Improvement (CQI) years. The Shingles Recall Pilot Program intervention. The objective of the program is provides general practice with the GoShare to work collectively with general practices to Plus Program which enables a practice to improve CVD risk assessment, doctor-patient generate a list of unvaccinated patients in this communication about risk and management age group. Once identified the patients receive options, referral to lifestyle management a SMS message with an embedded link to programs and guidelines-based information, a video and fact sheet. Patients recommendations of CVD prevention are encouraged to call the practice to arrange medication. For further information please a vaccination appointment. For further contact the team information contact the team on support@countrysaphn.com.au on support@countrysaphn.com.au Stirling Central Health Clinic - GP Vacancy Stirling Central Health Clinic (SCHC) is a highly successful multi-disciplinary medical, mental health, specialist physician, allied health and nursing practice, which was founded more than 30 years ago. Seeking experienced GPs to join this vibrant, busy, dynamic and growing practice serving an excellent patient base with a strong orientation towards family medicine and a diverse range of age groups and presenting conditions. An excellent business model is on offer with equitable sharing of revenue such that each GP
retains the majority of their earnings with a fair and reasonable contribution to SCHC in return
for provision of administrative and related support functions. Working conditions are excellent
and each role will provide each appointee with significant control over their destiny as a leading
community-based GP with a brilliant catchment area of patients.
For more information or to apply click here or phone Daryl Stillwell of Stillwell Management
Consultants 08 8212 0999.
For more professional development opportunities go
to www.countrysaphn.com.au
Central Region
Sports Injuries - Hahndorf Parkinson’s Disease in Primary
Wednesday 10 March 2021 Care - Kangaroo Island
6.30pm - 9.00pm Saturday 13 March 2021
Register Here 9.30am - 1.00pm
Register Here
North & West Region
Rheumatology in Primary Care: Bamagee Aboriginal Corporation:
Axial Sponyloarthrits - Port Lincoln Aboriginal Awareness - Cobber
Thursday 11 February 2021 Pedy
6.30pm - 9.00pm Thursday 11 March 2021
Register Here 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Register Here
Bamagee Aboriginal Corporation:
Aboriginal Awareness - Port Lincoln
Wednesday 17 February 2021
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Register Here
South & East Region
Parkinson’s Disease in Primary Care
- Mount Gambier
Wednesday 31 March 2021
6.30pm - 9.00pm
Register Here
Yorke & Northern Region
Medicines and Weight - Port Pirie Living with Diabetes - Wallaroo
Wednesday 17 February 2021 Thursday 18 February 2021
6.00pm - 8.30pm 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Register Here Register Here
Living with Diabetes - Port Pirie
Thursday 18 February 2021
6.00pm - 8.30pm
Register Here
Metro Region
Cervical Screening Provider Course Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Woodville Workshop - Woodville
Wednesday 10 February 2021 Tuesday 23 March 2021
8.30am - 5.00pm 9.00am - 5.00pm
Register Here Register Here
Men’s Mental Health – Mental Contraceptive Implant (Implanon
Health Skills Training - Royston NXT) Training for Doctors -
Park Woodville
Saturday 20 February 2021 Tuesday 30 March 2021
8.45am - 4.30pm 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Register Here Register Here
6th National Indigenous Drug and Cervical Screening Provider Course
Alcohol Conference - Glenelg - Woodville
Tuesday 23rd March - Friday 26th March 2021 Wednesday 28 April 2021
9.00am - 5.00pm 8.30am - 5.00pm
Register Here Register Here
Webinar
What really works in smoking 5 Steps to Thriving at Work
cessation: patients (and experts) Thursday 11 February 2021
tell all! 6.30pm - 9.00pm
On-demand webinar available from 1 January Register Here
2021 to 30 June 2021
Register Here
Knee and Ankle Trauma: injuries Working together to manage
from the sports field to the school anxiety during challenging times
yard Wednesday 24 February 2021
Wednesday 3 February 2021 Commences at 6.30pm
7.00pm - 8.00pm Register Here
Register Here
Diabetes Update for Health Sexual Health in Primary Care
Professionals Tuesday 27 April 2021 Part One
Wednesday 3 February 2021, Tuesday 4 May 2021 Part Two
12.00pm - 1.00pm 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Register Here Register Here
Online Learning
Veteran Health and DVA Literacy - Hepatitis B s100 Online Prescriber
Online Course Course
This online educational course provides GPs, This online training course is designed to
Practice Managers and Practice Nurses the effectively diagnose, manage and treat chronic
opportunity to reinforce and improve the hepatitis B within their primary care
management of healthcare for Defence setting. Session One 17 February 2021,
Veterans. The course will take approximately Session Two 24 February 2021, Session Three
two hours at your own pace, and is open until 3 March 2021 6:00pm - 8:00pm (ACDT) - SA
31 March 2021. Register Here Register Here
SA Pathology - Please help us improve our website
SA Pathology’s ongoing strategy is to improve their service delivery to their patients, customers
and stakeholders, which includes ensuring their website provides the information you need.
As part of this work, SA Pathology is partnering with KWP! to better understand these needs
and would appreciate your feedback in taking the time to complete a brief survey which will be
an invaluable contribution to their website redevelopment project. It should only take 2 to 3
minutes to complete. There is an option to discuss your feedback further with KWP! if you
agree to a follow-up contact.
Thank you in advance for your time and we look forward to receiving your survey
response. Please find the survey here.
CONTACT US
Beckwith Park, 30 Tanunda Road, Nuriootpa SA 5355
PO Box 868, Nuriootpa SA 5355
T 08 8565 8900 F 08 8311 1723
E comms@countrysaphn.com.au
SA Rural Health Network trading as Country SA PHN.
Country SA PHN gratefully acknowledge the financial and other
support from the Australian Government Department of Health.
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