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BeAWARE of the warning signs of heart attack and stroke

Fifteen per cent of patients who experience signs of heart attack or stroke will call or attend a general practice as a first response. Through online learning and in-practice resources, BeAWARE of the warning signs of heart attack and stroke educates your non-clinical staff to promptly identify patients entering the practice system (by calling or attending) with suspected warning signs, and immediately escalate the situation to a clinical staff member. BeAWARE also helps you to demonstrate adherence to accreditation standards and reduce your risk of medico-legal litigation.

Visit: http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/online-learning

National Workforce and Development Fund - Subsidised Training

General Practice Queensland (GPQ) in partnership with Health Industry Training (HIT) obtained funding to support training for the primary health and aged care sectors under the federal government's National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF).

Under the NWDF, funding is supplemented by a co-contribution from employers. The level of co-contribution is dependent on the size of the organisation.

Enrolments must be received by Friday 23 March 2012.

For further information click here or contact Susan Cook, Program Coordinator - Training Services on 07 3105 8300 or scook@gpqld.com.au

National General Practice Nursing Workforce Survey

AGPN in conjunction with the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) will soon be conducting a National Workforce Survey to understand the work, education and careers of Australia's General Practice Nurses. It will be available later this month and is an important tool for informing future policy, research and advocacy for general practice nurses. More details will be made available as the survey nears the release date.

Supporting Advanced Nurse Development and Sustainability in General Practice (SANDS)

Facilitated and coordinated by the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute at the Australian National University (APHCRI ANU), five teams based in Divisions of General Practice or Medicare Locals are researching aspects fo how to progress nurses to advanced levels in clinical practice, management and leadership, and governance in the Australian general practice setting.

Click here to download a summary of the research focus for each team or contact Kelly McGorm at APHCRI Kelly.McGorm@anu.edu.au if you have any information or resources you think would be of  value to these projects.

Orientation Program for Nurses New to General Practice (Face to Face Workshop)

General Practice Victoria (GPV) is holding a 2 day workshop for nurses new to general practice covering topics such as:

• Professional Practice
• Provision of Clinical Care
• Management of Clinical Systems
• Collaborative Practice

Developed by AGPN and recently updated to include the Practice Nurse Incentive Program (PNIP) and updates to the National Immunisation Program, the course provides a comprehensive orientation for nurses working in a general practice environment and an understanding of the roles and responsibilities required.

The workshop cost is $250 for two days including all course material, morning tea and lunch both days and 15 CPD points on completion.

To register or for more information, click here or go to www.gpv.org.au

Expression of Interest now closed for PNIP workshops

From January 2012 the PNIP will provide incentive payments to support an expanded and enhanced role for nurses working in general practice.

AGPN received an overwheming response from Medicare Locals and Divisions in hosting a PNIP workshop and many have now been booked in around the country.  For details of PNIP workshops in your area go to http://generalpracticenursing.com.au/practice-nurse-incentive-program-pnip.

Funding Applications for framework development to support advance nursing in general practice project now closed (see SANDS document for project details)

Funding applications are now closed for five individually funded resource development projects aimed at identifying existing gaps in the support provided to the general practice nursing workforce. The resources will be designed to assist Division and Medicare Locals to progress general practice nurses to advanced and specialist roles.

Applications are being assessed and applicants will be notified of their success in the coming weeks. Please contact Danielle Dalla at ddalla@agpn.com.au with any questions regarding your application.

Healthy Kids Check

This free online course will prepare practice nurses to meet the requirements of the Medicare Healthy Kids Check for 4 year olds. The course has been developed with funding from the Department of Health and Ageing with input from experts in the field of child health and development. The flexible learning style allows for nurses to complete the two modules at their own pace. You'll receive a printable certificate once you have completed the online assessments. This course has  benn endorsed by APNA and is the equvalent of 2.5 CPD hours.  To enrol in the course click here.

Orientation Program for NiGP - Online

The Online Orientation Program for Nurses New to General Practice is now back online. An extensive overhaul of the Orientation Program content, as well as structural changes to the online system has caused this training package to be offline for a number of weeks.

To register your interest in enrolment, please email Danielle Dalla (ddalla@agpn.com.au)

Triage training

Sally - Ann Pygall  provides expert education in telephone consultation including triage for GPs and practice nurses in the United Kingdom. Sally Ann is visiting Australia in November and if you would like to  arrange a workshop in your area please contact Sally Ann directly via email sap@telephoneconsultationservices.co.uk

NDSS Services Directory

The National Diabetes Services  Scheme has launched its online Services Directory. This directory which is free to patients and health professionals will assist people with diabetes to access contact details for health professionals who can support their diabetes management.

Scholarships

The RCNA advised that nursing scholarships are now available for the aged care sector and include Undergraduate, Post graduate, Nurse Practitioner and Continuing Professional Development. Application forms can be obtained from the RCNA.

Collaborative Care Agreement

A Collaborative Care Agreement Template and Collaborative Agreement Guide for nurse practitioners and general practitioners is now available.

Rural Health Continuing Education Stream Two

The second round of the Rural Health Continuing Education Stream Two (RHCE2). Grants are available and applications  available until August 2011. 


RHCE2 grants are available for organisations and groups of individuals to access, develop and/or provide continuing professional development (CPD), continuing professional education (CPE), multi-disciplinary training or inter-professional learning (IPL) and orientation activities that meet the needs of:
•   Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers;
•   allied health professionals;
•   general practitioners, or
•   nurses and midwives

who practise in rural and remote areas of Australia.

Locum Relief opportunities

Are you working in regional or remote areas and would like locum relief? Or would you like to spend some time working as a locum in rural or remote areas?
Click here for more information.

Practice Nurse Incentive Program

Over the next few months AGPN will be disseminating information and resources produced by the Department of Health and Ageing and the Australian Practice Nurses Association which will provide information about the Practice Nurse Incentive Program (PNIP).
The program, which commences in Jan 2012, creates opportunities for nurses, GPs and practices and more information and resources will be available from early September. Resources will include DVDs, publications, business models, on line education and training, webinars and fact sheets and will be available from APNA, AGPN and other professional bodies. More information on the PNIP is available from www.yourhealth.gov.au

Opportunities for Nurses widen as Medicare Locals announced

Primary care nurses will be key contributors as the first fifteen Medicare Locals were announced by Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon on the 6th of June 2011.
Click here to read more.
Profiles for the Medicare Locals announced are available on www.yourhealth.gov.au.

CVC Program

The Coordnated Veterans Care (CVC) program uses a propactive appraoch to improve the management of Veterans' chronic diseases and quality of care. This program provides an opportunity for practice nurses and GPs to be involved in a team based model of care which uses care planning, coordination and review as the tool to focus on better management and self management of the Veteran's health and to incorporate the multidisciplinary team.
Click here for more details.

Clinical Governance for Nurse Practitioners in Queensland

This new resource ‘Clinical Governance for Nurse Practitioners in Queensland’ provides information on understanding the role of nurse practitioners and the key concepts of nurse practitioner models of care.

Triage in Primary Health Care

Telephone Triage in Primary Health Care: The risks and how to manage them – Online Seminar
CPD: Approximately 1 hour
Click here to download and watch the presentation now.