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An update for general practice and other primary health care providers by Adelaide PHN from the SA COVID-19 Command Centre. 

25 November 2020

GP Update Webinar - Register Now For Tonight!

• Tonight (25 Nov, 6:00PM) we are holding another GP Update webinar in partnership with SA Health, SA Pathology, RACGP (SA/NT) and AMA(SA)

• This webinar will provide an update for GPs and practice staff on the South Australian response to COVID-19, highlight the pertinent issues relevant to delivery of primary health care across our region and support a live Q&A session

• Register now via this link

• A recording of the last webinar (Nov 11) and archive of previous webinars can be found on our website here

PPE - EOI Reminder and Update (We've Been Busy)

• Adelaide PHN continues to supply general practice, pharmacy and eligible allied health providers with surgical masks from the national and state medical stockpiles (where no local commercial supply is available) - find the relevant EOI forms and eligibility criteria via our website here 

• Last week alone, Adelaide PHN’s practice facilitators delivered PPE to over 260 providers across the metropolitan area and supplied over 960 boxes of surgical and P2 masks

• The Department of Health have released a 'PPE Buyers Guide' to support the purchasing of PPE where local supplies are available

• In addition to supporting the distribution of PPE from medical stockpiles to primary care providers, Adelaide PHN has privately sourced a large shipment of 5 litre containers of clear gel hand sanitiser

  • The containers are available to purchase at cost price ($60 for 5L) by emailing covid19@adelaidephn.com.au

Respiratory Clinics Update

• The four metropolitan GP Respiratory Clinics have expanded their capacity to meet the increased demand for COVID-19 testing across Adelaide
• All four GP Respiratory Clinics are available for GP-led assessment and testing of anyone experiencing respiratory symptoms (even if mild)
• Some of our GP Respiratory Clinics are able to support asymptomatic testing and have booking times available for these people
• With high temperatures forecasted, the GP Respiratory Clinics are a good option to consider when referring patients for testing
• Patients can book themselves into a GP Respiratory Clinic online or over the phone (no referral required):
  • Adelaide Central Respiratory Clinic - 0401 142 608 / book online
  • Reynella Respiratory Clinic - 0478 455 771  / book online
  • North Eastern Respiratory Clinic – 7089 5799  / book online
  • Athelstone Respiratory Clinic – 0478 507 774 / book online
• Adelaide PHN has also been supporting the promotion of local general practices that are offering dedicated COVID-19 testing services – these are listed (and their details are being continuously updated) on our respiratory clinics page and have been integrated into SA Health’s testing services page

Reminder: Two Wellbeing Support Options for Primary Health Care Workers

• We understand the next few weeks will continue to be stressful for many people, so just a reminder that Adelaide PHN has programs to support you and your team

  • Wellbeing Starts With You is a new, online, module-based learning and support platform which offers an exciting approach to self-care and team connection during times of challenge and change

  • Kite Support app is a unique app aiming to help build resilience and support wellbeing of those working in primary health care

• Both support options are being offered for free to all primary health care workers across the metropolitan region

• The content of each platform, whilst complementary, is distinct and the mode of delivery is different

• Find out more about Wellbeing Starts With You here – to start using this platform simply register here and start exploring!

• Find out more about the Kite Support app here – to register for use, simply email your Adelaide PHN practice facilitator directly or email the team at practicesupport@adelaidephn.com.au

Adelaide PHN is providing these updates to collate information from the SA COVID-19 Command Centre and support primary health care providers to respond to COVID-19 here in Adelaide. 

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