Events

With the Australian health landscape changing on a daily basis in response to COVID-19, the importance of calm efficiencies in your Practice is more significant than ever. Join our special guests, renowned industry experts, Margaret Windsor and Katrina Otto as we look at COVID-19 relevant practices. We’ll be covering topics like implementing proactive preventative health for patients at risk, developing workflows for patients that may have symptoms of COVID-19, understanding telehealth and telephone consultations and caring for patients post-diagnosis. You can choose from two sessions: 15 April 2020 10:00am AEST 15 April 2020 2:00pm AEST Register here.

Secondary prevention of heart disease - telehealth professional education program for country WA health professionals Hosted by TRACS WA and the Heart Foundation Session 15 - Thursday 16th April 12:30pm - 1:30pm WST Please join us on the topic: 'How do I provide interim evidence based cardiac rehabilitation during COVID-19?' VC attendance only. Event dial in number: 6840 Register here: http://www.subacutecare.org.au/j/index.php?option=com_chronoforms5&chronoform=EventRegistration

17th April 2020 14:00 to 14:45 (AEST) Advance care planning, COVID-19 and Healthcare & Hospital Services Advance care planning is an important part of Australia's COVID-19 healthcare planning. Advance Care Planning Australia is keen to support healthcare and hospital services professionals to identify advance care planning priorities and actions required. The Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza 2019 cites the importance of Advance Care Directives as part of a coordinated response. Current research estimates that only 25% of older Australians have documented their preferences in an Advance Care Directive. This 45 minute webinar will involve a small panel of...

Delivered by Diabetes WA through a partnership with the WA Country Health Service, Diabetes Telehealth builds diabetes management capacity in country WA by providing regular updates for health professionals with patients living with diabetes. The upskilling is delivered via videoconferencing technology (telehealth). Every month different diabetes-related topics are comprehensively covered, sometimes by staff within Diabetes WA, and sometimes by guest experts. Join us for some free professional development, in the comfort of your own workplace or home. Diabetes and technology: Presented by Nyaree Lawler, RN, CDE, Diabetes WA.  

You are invited to attend an 'Advanced Telehealth' Lunch and Learn session with Katrina Otto of Train IT Medical. This training is particularly relevant for GPs; Practice Managers; Practice Nurses and Allied Health staff. Tuesday 21st April : 12:30 – 1:30pm To register for this session, click on the link below:- https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1356034693576702734

When: Tuesday 21 April, 6-7.30pm (AEST) Where: Online Register now   The arrival of COVID-19 has pushed the fast forward button on the rollout of telehealth in Australia. In this webinar, the panel will offer their perspectives on telehealth and discuss their personal experiences of providing virtual care in allied health and interprofessional settings. The panellists will discuss the following in both pre- and post-COVID-19 contexts: How they have leveraged technology to advantage their profession and patients What was involved in the transition to telehealth (or how they have scaled up or down as a result of the pandemic) When...

When: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Time: 06:30 PM AEST Your Host: Australian Digital Health Agency About the webinar This webinar will examine ways in which new and existing digital health technologies can be utilised to improve continuity of care for your patients during times of social distancing and remote consultations. There will be a focus on Electronic Prescribing and the ways in which My Health Record can help support telehealth consults and remote dispensing. It will also include some of the simple things you can do to protect your business from cyber risks which new telehealth platforms might pose.  ...

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 08:00 PM AEST - 09:15 PM AEST Hosted by ACRRM & RDAA. Join the National Rural Health Commissioner Prof Paul Worley to explore the need for collaborative networks across our regions to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Register here.

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM AWST The health impacts of COVID-19 is foremost in the minds of all health professionals. With this pandemic, General Practices have undergone a dramatic alteration, and health professionals have been left reeling. The workplace now poses personal health risks and many consultations leave GPs and Registrars feeling both overwhelmed and helpless. This webinar has been created to provide support to health care providers navigating the psychological impact this pandemic has created. Dr Justine Spencer (Psychologist) together with Dr Sarah Newman (GP and Assistant Director: Doctors Health Advisory Service) will discuss strategies...

23rd April 2020 14:00 to 14:45 (AEST) Advance care planning, COVID-19 and Aged Care Professionals Advance care planning is an important part of Australia's COVID-19 healthcare planning. Advance Care Planning Australia is keen to support Aged Care Professionals to identify advance care planning priorities and actions required. The Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza 2019 cites the importance of Advance Care Directives as part of a coordinated response. Current research estimates that only 25% of older Australians have documented their preferences in an Advance Care Directive. This 45 minute webinar will involve a small panel of experts discussing: •...