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25.01.2022 Attention allied health professionals: The Victorian Government is developing a capability framework, implementation tools and training resources to provide a consistent way to build the knowledge and skills of allied health professionals working with people with disabilities and complex support needs. To ensure the capability framework and resources will help you to support your clients, have your say via an online survey. The survey runs from 15 October 2019 to 7 November 2...019 and is available at Engage Victoria:http://bit.ly/2Pe6FYM The project is part of Keeping our sector strong, Victoria’s workforce plan for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Victorian Department of Health & Human Services North Western Melbourne PHN SEMPHN Eastern Melbourne PHN Gippsland PHN Western Victoria Primary Health Network Murray PHN

24.01.2022 It is estimated that one in ten patients in any general practice is a carer. Carers provide a vital role, and enable patients to maintain their independence, wellness and quality of life. However, carers can experience a range of negative health, social and financial effects as a result of their caring role. A new accredited online education kit for general practice aims to change this. Learn more: http://vtphna.org.au/carers... #generalpractice #carers North Western Melbourne PHN Eastern Melbourne PHN SEMPHN Western Victoria Primary Health Network Gippsland PHN Murray PHN

21.01.2022 Being a carer while while working and living life can be extraordinarily tough. For many people it's a daily reality. How can GPs and other practitioners better understand and support carers?... Primary Health Networks and Carers Victoria are working together to raise awareness of the role carers play in helping general practice provide the best care experience for patients. A CPD toolkit and other resources are coming soon. Learn more: https://carersvictoria.org.au/

21.01.2022 All Victorian hospitals are now assessing new adult referrals for select core conditions against statewide referral criteria. Referrals that do not meet the statewide referral criteria are expected to be declined by all Victorian public hospitals. Learn more: https://src.health.vic.gov.au/... #ClearConsistentCriteria #StatewideReferralCriteria

21.01.2022 To mark World Pancreatic Cancer Day today, HealthPathways has launched the Pancreatic Cancer Established pathway. The pathway aims to increase GPs confidence in managing the side effects of cancer therapies and provide support to patients during their cancer treatment. Check out the pathway today through your local HealthPathways site: https://vtphna.org.au/care-pathways-and-referral/... #WPCD

21.01.2022 GPs and referrers: Know when to refer and what investigations are needed to meet the statewide public specialist clinic referral criteria. Referrals that do not meet the criteria may not be accepted and returned to the referrer. Bookmark the criteria at https://src.health.vic.gov.au

20.01.2022 Does your patient with a vascular condition need to see a public specialist? Follow the newly developed statewide referral criteria for vascular conditions on HealthPathways and ensure your referral has all the necessary diagnostics and referral information: https://vtphna.org.au/care-pathways-and-referral/ #ClearConsistentCriteria #StatewideReferralCriteria

17.01.2022 The statewide referral criteria for Neurology, Gynaecology and Gastroenterology are now in effect across all Victorian public hospitals. From today, all public hospitals will assess new referrals for Neurology, Gynaecology, and Gastroenterology against consistent statewide specialist clinic referral criteria. Bookmark the website for quick access https://src.health.vic.gov.au... #ClearConsistentCriteria #StatewideReferralCriteria Victorian Department of Health & Human Services

15.01.2022 New statewide referral criteria from the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services are now in effect for select conditions in Neurology, Gynaecology and Gastroenterology. Head to your local HealthPathways or care pathways site to access the criteria as well as supporting clinical and referral pathways: https://vtphna.org.au/care-pathways-and-referral/ #ClearConsistentCriteria

15.01.2022 HealthPathways offers clinicians up-to-date, evidence-based guidance on how to safely manage your patient in primary care. HealthPathways also supports clinicians to navigate local referral pathways. You can access the new statewide referral criteria in HealthPathways. Find your local HealthPathways site: https://vtphna.org.au/care-pathways-and-referral/... #ClearConsistentCriteria #StatewideReferralCriteria

15.01.2022 All public hospitals are assessing new referrals for ENT, Vascular and Urology against consistent statewide specialist clinic referral criteria. Referrals can be made using your practices preferred referral template as long as the referral includes the required information. View the statewide referral criteria at https://src.health.vic.gov.au or visit your HealthPathways: https://vtphna.org.au/care-pathways-and-referral/... #ClearConsistentCriteria #StatewideReferralCriteria

14.01.2022 The statewide referral criteria for all Victorian public hospitals are now in effect. From today, all public hospitals will assess new referrals for ENT, Vascular and Urology against consistent statewide specialist clinic referral criteria. New referrals made that do not meet the criteria will be declined and returned to the referrer. Bookmark the website for quick access https://src.health.vic.gov.au... #ClearConsistentCriteria #StatewideReferralCriteria

13.01.2022 Mental health providers: Registration is now open for a new webinar produced by the Mental Health Professionals' Network and covering tips and strategies for using technology in your mental health consultations. Join the webinar to better understand the opportunities, challenges and risks in conducting mental health consultations by telephone and/or videoconferencing, and to learn practical strategies for improving outcomes for both practitioner and client - including establi...shing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with clients via this technology. Register: https://lnkd.in/d2a3B8A #mentalhealthcare #covid19aus North Western Melbourne PHN Eastern Melbourne PHN SEMPHN Western Victoria Primary Health Network Gippsland PHN Murray PHN Primary Health Tasmania

13.01.2022 Today marks Teal Ribbon Day raising awareness of ovarian cancer. Approximately 1,600 Australians will be diagnosed this year with ovarian cancer. Victoria's Primary Health Networks have recently published a suite of clinical and referral pathways for general practice that aim to improve early detection, referral and follow up management of women with suspected or established ovarian cancer.... Learn more: https://vtphna.org.au/care-pathways-and-referral/

12.01.2022 New adult referrals to public specialist clinics for ENT, Vascular and Urology will need to follow the statewide referral criteria. Referrals will be declined if they do not meet the criteria or are missing required information. Head to HealthPathways to access the criteria as well as supporting clinical and referral pathways. Find your local HealthPathways site: https://vtphna.org.au/care-pathways-and-referral/... #ClearConsistentCriteria #StatewideReferralCriteria

11.01.2022 Caring can have a significant impact on a carers physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing. Learn how to support and improve carers’ wellbeing with the new Carer Awareness in General Practice education kit: https://bit.ly/2YSMzHJ #generalpractice #carers... SEMPHN Eastern Melbourne PHN Gippsland PHN Murray PHN Western Victoria Primary Health Network North Western Melbourne PHN

07.01.2022 Apologies to anyone trying to access VTPHNA's website - it's down and IT are working hard to get it back up.

03.01.2022 Is your patient not eligible for referral to a public specialist clinic? HealthPathways offers clinicians up-to-date, evidence-based guidance on how to safely manage your patient in primary care. Find your local HealthPathways site: https://vtphna.org.au/care-pathways-and-referral/... #ClearConsistentCriteria #StatewideReferralCriteria

03.01.2022 All your cancer guidelines in one place. The Optimal Cancer Care Pathways guidelines are now embedded in HealthPathways - a tool for GPs and health professionals to identify, investigate, manage and refer patients at the point of care. Available now on your local Victorian HealthPathways/care pathways site: https://vtphna.org.au/care-pathways-and-referral/

03.01.2022 Statewide public specialist clinic referral criteria from the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services provide consistency to referring clinicians across Victoria. New referrals for made for selected conditions in Neurology, Gynaecology and Gastroenterology being assessed against will be assessed against the criteria from 1 February 2020. Familiarise yourself with the criteria before they come into effect.... Go to: https://src.health.vic.gov.au

01.01.2022 Referrals to public specialist clinics for selected conditions in Neurology, Gynaecology and Gastroenterology will be assessed against statewide referral criteria from 1 February 2020. Clear consistent referral criteria across all Victorian public hospitals. Learn more at https://src.health.vic.gov.au #ClearConsistentCriteria #StatewideReferralCriteria

01.01.2022 GPs: are you referring patients to The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital? Read this first: http://bit.ly/382CTgj