• Improving data quality in your practice – Quality improvement activity for diabetic patients- Webinar Education Session

    Online WA, Australia

    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 Register HERE

  • Using the Emergency Access function in My Health Record- Webinar Education Session

    Online WA, Australia

    Have you been contacted about your use of the Emergency Access (EA) function? This webinar will go through your obligations, discuss when you can use emergency access, what a locked record looks like and the records you need to keep. Session outline: - Emergency access function - When emergency access can be used - What you see when an individual has a locked record - Entering a locked record Register HERE

  • Improving data quality in your practice – Quality Improvement activities- HbA1c, blood pressure & immunisations- Webinar Education Session

    Online WA, Australia

    This 30-minute session will provide an overview of the importance of high-quality patient clinical records and practical examples of how to improve your Practice’s data quality. We will focus on quality improvement activities for the correctly recording HbA1c, blood pressure & immunisations data. This session will aim to guide General Practice administrative and clinical staff in gaining a foundational understanding of: The clinical risks of poor data; - The importance of coding clinical information to ensure quality diagnosis and medical history/observations data; - Importance of medical terminology; and - The benefits of up-to-date and accurate data within clinical software and...

  • External Webinar | Black Dog Institute | Integrating Digital Resources into Mental Health Care

    WA, Australia

    Evidence based digital resources are an effective and efficient way to support the mental health treatment of patients when used well. Yet, few of us know how to introduce these tools to our patients nor how to use them as an ongoing method of treatment. This live webinar will discuss the benefits of using digital mental health tools with patients, how to use them effectively plus how to find tools and, recommend those that are proven to work. Accreditation: CPD is pending approval for 2023-2025 triennium Suitable for: Allied Health; Counsellors; GP Registrars; GPs Learning Objectives: • Identify reliable online...

  • External Webinar | Black Dog Institute | Youth in Distress

    WA, Australia

    With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, this program will assist clinicians to manage youth in distress, self-harm and suicidality. The program has been designed to build on the current level of skills of participants and to further develop confidence in undertaking risk assessment and safety planning for youth in distress. Module 1 will need to be completed prior to the commencement of module 2. CPD certificates will be given after completion of all 4 modules in their entirety. Times: Modules 2, 3 & 4 run between 9am-4pm, including breaks. Suitable for: Counsellors, Counsellor - School, Psychologists, Youth...

  • External Webinar | Black Dog Institute | Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention

    WA, Australia

    This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. Module 1: Self-directed learning Module 2: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention Module 3: Case Discussion Group Accreditation: 40 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP) 4...

  • Rural Paediatrics Forum 2023

    Parmelia Hilton 14 Mill St, Perth, WA, Australia

    Registration for the Rural Health West CPD: Rural Paediatrics Forum 2023, being held at Parmelia Hilton on Friday 10 March 2023, are now open! 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.  The one day Rural Paediatrics Forum 2023, will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered and facilitated by experienced specialists.  The forum will provide an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues. Travel support is available for currently practising medical practitioners, emergency doctors and paediatricians who work and...

  • My Health Record supporting safety, quality and better care in Residential Aged Care facilities (RACFs)- Webinar Education Session

    Online WA, Australia

    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. Register HERE

  • WA Rural Health Long Service Awards

    Fraser's Restaurant King's Park 60 Fraser Avenue King's Park, Perth, Select a State or Province:, Australia

    Long Service Awards are presented to general practitioners and medical specialists who have served rural and regional Western Australia for over 20 years.  These awards recognise the extensive commitment to providing health services, often to many generations of the same family and their continued involvement in the community. Nominations are not required for this category. The recipients of Long Service Awards are identified through the Rural Health West database and will be notified personally. Awards for 20, 30 and 40 years of service will be presented on Friday 10 March 2023 at a special Long Service Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Function. WA...

  • RURAL HEALTH WEST CONFERENCE 2023

    Metro , Australia

    The WA Rural Health Conference 2023 is an opportunity to connect with health professionals from a variety of disciplines who all play a part in delivering vital healthcare services across rural WA. By bringing together all rural health professionals under one roof we seek to promote connection between these different perspectives, sharing insights and innovations in order to strengthen and enhance healthcare in rural WA.   More Info & Registration here