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We know there are a number of issues and concerns around the provision of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cleaning services to the community services sector. WACOSS would like to assure our members and the sector at large that we are working on these logistical issues as a priority. We are engaged in an ongoing dialogue with the WA government to have these questions answered and we will be sure to update our members as soon as we have more information that can be shared. In the interim, this webinar will be focused on workforce and service provision...

This session will look at a range of pumps for people living with type 1 diabetes, including key features, tips and tricks, considerations and effective management. Register for this session here.

The two day course will be facilitated by a team of experienced emergency physicians with extensive pre course materials including a USB of the course skills and drills being provided to each participant prior to attending. The REACT+ course includes medical emergencies, major trauma and cardiac arrest in children and adults as well as associated lifesaving procedural skills training. It is highly interactive and participants are predominantly involved in emergency skills stations and simulated scenarios. Successful completion of REACT+ course is acceptable evidence towards meeting the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Emergency Department (ED) credentialing requirements (ED workshops component) Please...

Forum details This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist Procedural GP Education Series. The forum will be limited to 60 participants.  Travel support will apply for all practicing WA country doctors.  The event will include a mix of lectures, problem based discussions, simulation and skills stations happening concurrently over the weekend.  It will also be an opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues. This forum is pending accreditation with RACGP and ACRRM. Eligibility Open to all currently practicing Emergency Doctors, FACEMs, Medical Practitioners REGISTER HERE Online registration: https://ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/remf-2022/registrations Preliminary Program...

With a growing population in WA, the need for urban environments to become safer, healthier places has never been more important. By addressing the design of our streets and communities from the strategic planning levels of state or metropolitan plans, planners and other built environment professionals play an important role in improving the health of the people who live in these communities. Where public streets have been designed to serve primarily or even exclusively to private motor vehicle traffic, they can be made immensely safer for all users if they are designed to effectively serve pedestrians, public transport users, bicyclists,...

This session is designed for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other health professionals. You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on “Domiciliary Oxygen: prescribing criteria". This webinar will cover: Review the criteria for prescribing home oxygen in the regions. Describe how to complete the referral form Understand the importance of continued care and contact with a patient Date: Wednesday 16th February 2022 Time: 1.00-2.00pm Presenter: Charlotte Steed, Chronic Conditions Coordinator/Physiotherapist, Bunbury Health Campus Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the dial-in details. Register HERE For more information, contact Rael Rivers on rael.rivers@asthmawa.org.au

The training will provide participants with an increased understanding of diabetes and the services available to their patients. Training is suitable for: Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, GPs, Allied Health Professionals & Pharmacists. On completion of the study day participants will be able to: - Gain understanding of the impact of diabetes for the older Australian. - Identify risk factors for diabetes, common signs and symptoms and diagnostic criteria. - Identify the types of diabetes and implications for management. - Understand blood glucose monitoring and target ranges. - Review common oral and injectable diabetes medications - Consider the impact of exercise...