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Speaker: Belinda McDonald, Certified Practising Speech Pathologist

• Update your knowledge on dysphagia and its consequences with medication administration

• Understand that crushing or splitting oral medications may alter their safety and/or effectiveness

• Overview of IDDSI standards

• Recognise the effect of food vehicles on the dissolution rates of medications

• Review key clinical characteristics of Gloup® medication lubricant

Given the current lockdown and recent changes to the state of play with COVID-19 variants and the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program, we would like to invite you to attend an update webinar to be held this Thursday, 1st July.

The session will provide updated information on the following:

• The current situation with COVID-19 variants

• The process for receiving an exemption for those aged 60+ years to receive the Pfizer vaccine

• Changes to vaccination requirements in the Aged Care workforce

Join our facilitators, Donna Block and Heidi Avery (PHN Primary Care Improvement Officers), who will lead a discussion on maximising the use of digital technology to create a paperless COVID-19 Clinic in your practice.

Learning outcomes for the session include:

• How to reduce printing costs for your practice

• Generating QR codes and how you can use them in your practice

• Latest information on the recent MBS update

Please join us for a presentation from our expert presenter, Margaret Jennings, Microbiologist and Infection Prevention & Control Educator, who will provide an update on the new COVID-19 variants, the vaccination program and practical precautions for General Practices.

GP21 is transitioning to a fully digital event and moving to Friday 19 – Sunday 21 November 2021. Take part in GP21 from wherever you are in Australia or Internationally.

Our Primary Care Improvement team provides general practices with practical advice to assist in implementing quality improvement.

The PHN is dedicated to supporting General Practices across the region to achieve and maintain the standards required for Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) accreditation.

Screening programs provide an opportunity for General Practices to play a key role in the early detection and management of a range of cancers.

The PHN has a strong commitment in delivering innovative and collaborative solutions in the prevention and management of Diabetes.

The PHN is dedicated to helping general practices across the region with optimising digital health initiatives and programs.