The PHN would love to meet with you, discuss what we have to offer and hear what you would like us to do for you. Our Allied Health breakfasts will be an informal opportunity to enjoy coffee and breakfast while you meet with your peers and PHN representatives.
Health professionals, do you know how to adjust kidney cleared medications for an individual with CKD?
Find out how by joining Kidney Health Australia and Senior Pharmacist, Carla Scuderi. Using a case study example of an individual with diabetes, this activity outlines the steps required to confirm a CKD diagnosis as well as guidance on what medicines slow the progression of CKD while reducing the risk CVD. Practical tips on how to utilise the eGFR to adjust medication dosing will also be discussed.
RACGP/ACRRM CPD EA hours = 1 (pending approval)
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The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) is one of six PHNs that have been selected to pilot a new model of trauma-informed care to support victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence commencing in 2024.
Directed at nurses with experience working in HIV, this webinar will focus on HIV and hepatitis B and C co-infection.
Kirsty Owen (Sexual health and BBV nurse, Melbourne Sexual Health Centre) will discuss the nurses’ role in monitoring and caring for people living with HIV and hepatitis B and C co-infection, including identifying risk factors and key consideration for treatment and monitoring. This session will include a presentation and case studies.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Describe the epidemiology of Hepatitis B and C and risk factors for acquisition.
• Identify risk factors for advanced liver disease and when to seek specialist clinical support.
• Discuss key considerations for Hepatitis treatment and monitoring in PLHIV.
• Explain role of the HIV nurse in supporting engagement in Hepatitis treatment and ongoing monitoring.
In this webinar we will explore gaps, opportunities and advice relating to vaccinating people with disability. Our expert panel will present data on vaccine coverage for people with disability before discussing vaccination service gaps for people with disability. We will then share essential tips and present practical strategies for vaccinating people with disability in your clinic.
Leading researchers and clinicians will present on:
• vaccine coverage and vaccination service gaps for people with disability
• ways to support vaccination of patients with complex needs, including patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those with needle fear
• new NCIRS resources to support healthcare providers in vaccination.
In this event we will explore a variety of evidence-based strategies from the emerging disciplines of Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology for enhancing mental health and wellbeing. Applications in clinical settings through short interventions will also be explored.
The presentation will also showcase a unique mental wellbeing program, called The Lift Project, which is being offered for free to all primary care providers (GPs, ACCHS, Aged Care and NDIS providers, Allied Health providers, Pharmacists and Dental clinicians).
Being part of the support staff for general practice is getting tougher, learn:
What the emerging risks are
The impact the support staff have on these risks
What happens when you get it wrong
Strategies to mitigate risks