Goldfields Health Professional Network

Webinar: Sexual Health Update for Primary Care and Public Health Management of Syphilis in WA
2020-07-15 18:30 - 20:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | WA, Australia
15 July 2020
6:30pm – 8pm AWST
Presented by Donna Mak this webinar will provide Western Australian health professionals with the information and tools required to improve syphilis screening and care for at-risk and key affected populations. The update will use clinical vignettes to illustrate the implications of the infectious syphilis outbreak in WA on health professionals’ practice.
This course is for: WA Health Professionals
This course has been allocated 3 RACGP CPD Activity points or 2 core ACRRM PDP points.
Register here.

Webinar: Keep Calm & Carry On : Lessons Learnt from Corona Virus Response (CRANAplus)
2020-07-21 16:00 - 17:00 | WA, Australia
21st Jul 2020
6:00pm – 7:00pm AEST
Leading a network incident command centre, with oversight of 100 COVID-19 positive admitted patients, Shane and Kathryn share what they have learnt on healthcare disaster preparation and response and its application in the remote and isolated workplace setting.
Register here.

TRACS webinar: Management of Cardiovascular conditions
2020-07-23 12:30 - 13:30 | WA, Australia
Thursday 23rd July
12.30–1.30pm
Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease in Australia: epidemiological profile and actions to address the burden of ARF/RHD.
Speakers:
Dr Judith Katzenellenbogan
UWA-based cardiovascular epidemiologist focusing on Aboriginal heart health and stroke.
Dr Katharine Noonin
Katharine Noonan completed her medical training in WA and works in paediatrics at Perth Children’s Hospital.
Please click here to register for live VC.
VC Dial in details will be sent to registrants within a week prior to event. The VC recording will be available to view later on the TRACS WA website.
For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact: E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

ConvaTec Wound Hygiene Webinar series: Proactive Wound Dressing Management
2020-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 | WA, Australia
23 July 2020
6pm – 7pm (AEST)
Register here.

Obstetric Emergency Training for all Maternity Care Staff
2020-07-28 08:00 - 17:00 | WA, Australia
Tuesday 28 July 2020
Esperance Hospital
PROMPT (PRactical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training) will continue to be delivered to several WACHS sites in 2020.
PROMPT is an evidence-based, multi-professional obstetric training package for all clinicians required to respond to obstetric emergencies in maternity hospitals. The program aims to reduce preventable harm for mothers and their babies which is best achieved by training staff in their local, real-time working clinical environment. The PROMPT training package improves teamwork and consists of interactive lectures, drills and workshops, providing hands-on experience of practical skills in simulated obstetric emergency situations. The key components of PROMPT training are that it is multi-professional and locally situated using the whole team in their usual response roles.
Who should apply?
All Maternity Care practitioners working in a maternity hospital – Midwives, Obstetricians, GPA’s, GPO’s and those who are required to respond to maternity emergencies including ward nurses, after hours managers and theatre staff.
Obstetric Emergency Training is required every 3 years for GPO’s/Obstetricians and Midwives.
Please contact your local Maternity Manager / Nurse Manager to register your interest.
(Non-WACHS staff are welcome to attend if places are available.)
Cost: This training is delivered FREE of charge to WACHS staff and is eligible for earning CPD points.

Webinar: Dual pandemics – what will COVID-19 mean for hepatitis C elimination
2020-07-28 10:30 - 12:00 | WA, Australia
Tuesday 28 July 2020
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM AWST
A collaboration between AIVL, Hepatitis Australia, APSAD, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre and the Kirby Institute.
Facilitated by health reporter Dr Norman Swan, this event brings together affected communities, doctors, scientists, health and community workers, researchers and the public to discuss the immense challenges COVID-19 brings to hepatitis C elimination and the health of people who use drugs, and to discuss strategies to ensure Australia stays on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C.
Register here.

Webinar: Chronic disease and allied health utilisation
2020-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | WA, Australia
Tuesday 28 July 2020
2pm (AEST)
Chronic disease and allied health utilisation – findings from the SARRAH Crossroads-II study.
Rural communities are distinctly different from urban communities, and from each other. Health services need to be tailored to each community. ‘One size fits all’ solutions are unlikely to be effective. On Tuesday 28 July 2pm (AEST), SARRAH will be hosting a free webinar presented by Dr Kristen Glenister.
Data from studies like Crossroads-II can be used to advocate for additional allied health services to meet the needs of rural communities. Findings from Crossroads-I were used to advocate for increased numbers of allied health professionals from one at a particular rural hospital to 11 at the time of Crossroads-II.
Registration for this webinar can be found here.

Webinar: Find and Treat Hepatitis C in Your Practice
2020-07-28 17:00 - 18:30 | WA, Australia
28 July 2020
7:00pm – 8:30pm AEST
Presented by Dr Nada Andric, this training aims to provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to pursue the management of HCV in their primary care setting. A RACGP partnered session which will provide an overview of the management of HCV in primary care settings, including case finding, testing, patient assessment and treatment.
This course is for: General Practitioners prescribing or intending to prescribe s85 direct-acting antiviral medication for HCV in primary care settings.
This activity is pending approval by the RACGP.
Register here.

RACGP WA Webinar: Atrial fibrillation in general practice
2020-07-28 19:00 - 20:30 | WA, Australia
Tuesday 28 July 2020
7.00–8.30 pm (AWST)
Cost: Free for members

This webinar provides an update on the recommendations in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia presentation in general practice. Therefore, the ability to correctly diagnose, treat and manage not only atrial fibrillation, but the related comorbid conditions contributing to this disease is vital.
This webinar explores investigating and detecting atrial fibrillation, thromboembolic risk, pharmacologic management, procedural therapies and lifestyle modifications for the patient.
This webinar is presented by Associate Professor Chris Judkins, General and Interventional Cardiologist, WA Cardiology.
This activity is accredited for 2 RACGP CPD Activity points for the 2020-22 triennium.

Register now

Obstetric Emergency Training for all Maternity Care Staff
2020-07-29 08:00 - 17:00 | WA, Australia
Wednesday 29 July 2020
Esperance Hospital
PROMPT (PRactical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training) will continue to be delivered to several WACHS sites in 2020.
PROMPT is an evidence-based, multi-professional obstetric training package for all clinicians required to respond to obstetric emergencies in maternity hospitals. The program aims to reduce preventable harm for mothers and their babies which is best achieved by training staff in their local, real-time working clinical environment. The PROMPT training package improves teamwork and consists of interactive lectures, drills and workshops, providing hands-on experience of practical skills in simulated obstetric emergency situations. The key components of PROMPT training are that it is multi-professional and locally situated using the whole team in their usual response roles.
Who should apply?
All Maternity Care practitioners working in a maternity hospital – Midwives, Obstetricians, GPA’s, GPO’s and those who are required to respond to maternity emergencies including ward nurses, after hours managers and theatre staff.
Obstetric Emergency Training is required every 3 years for GPO’s/Obstetricians and Midwives.
Please contact your local Maternity Manager / Nurse Manager to register your interest.
(Non-WACHS staff are welcome to attend if places are aailable.)
Cost: This training is delivered FREE of charge to WACHS staff and is eligible for earning CPD points.

RACGP's new standards for general practice residential aged care
2020-07-30 10:30 - 11:30 | WA, Australia
30 July 2020
12.30pm-1.15pm AEST (10.30am – 11.15am)
Hear from the Chair of the Standards expert committee, Dr Louise Acland.
RACGP members receive a 25% discount. Register here.

Webinar: Using digital health technology in allied health care
2020-07-30 18:00 - 19:00 | WA, Australia
Thursday, 30 July 2020
6:00-7:00pm AWST (8:00-9:00pm AEST)
The Australian Digital Health Agency in collaboration with WA Primary Health Alliance and Allied Health Professions Australia is pleased to be hosting a webinar for allied healthcare professionals.
This webinar has been tailored specifically for allied healthcare professionals and will include a panel discussion with representatives sharing their experiences with using digital health technology. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Topics covered in this session will include:

Using technology to enhance business and improve levels of care
Integrate telehealth, My Health Record and secure messaging into normal practice
Improve patient access and outcomes with health technology
Understand how digital health tools can increase referrer engagement and service demand

Please click here to register.

ConvaTec Wound Hygiene Webinar series - Implementing the Concepts into Practice
2020-08-06 16:00 - 17:00 | WA, Australia
6 August 2020
6pm – 7pm (AEST)
Register here.

RACGP webinar: Paediatric dermatology – Birthmarks
2020-08-11 19:00 - 20:00 | WA, Australia
Tuesday 11 August
7.00–8.00 pm AWST
This webinar explores how to distinguish high-risk birthmark features correctly. This webinar provides a classification framework to assist in accurate differentiation and diagnosis, current treatment recommendations and ongoing management and monitoring requirements.
Register here.

ACHSM webinar: Implementing the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, before, during and after COVID-19
2020-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | WA, Australia
Wednesday 12 August 2020
12.00PM – 1.00PM (AEST)
Guest speaker: Margaret Banks, National Standards Program Director, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
During this live webcast presentation Margaret will discuss the impact of the NSQHS Standards on outcomes of care and services and accreditation now and into the future.
Following the main presentation will be a live Q&A session, so get your questions ready! Click here to read full speaker bio.
FREE to attend for ACHSM members, registration essential. Register here.

Nutrition For Heart Health
2020-08-20 12:30 - 13:30 | WA, Australia
Thursday 20th August 2020 12.30 – 1.30pm
VC Attendees only
Management of Cardiovascular Conditions – Telehealth for Professional Education Program.
Speaker: Sandy Duxbury, Coordinator Heart Health WA (Nutrition and Equity), Heart Foundation
VC Dial in details will be sent to registrants within a week prior to event/ The VC recording will be available to view later on the TRACS WA website
For further information or to receive notice of upcoming sessions contact:
Nutrition for Heart Health Flyer E: tracswa@health.wa.gov.au P: 9431 2351

Webinar: Sexual Health Update for Primary Care and Public Health Management of Syphilis in WA
2020-08-25 18:30 - 20:30 | WA, Australia
25 August 2020
6:30m – 8:30pm AWST
Presented by Donna Mak this webinar will provide Western Australian health professionals with the information and tools required to improve syphilis screening and care for at-risk and key affected populations. The update will use clinical vignettes to illustrate the implications of the infectious syphilis outbreak in WA on health professionals’ practice.
This course is for: WA Health Professionals
This course has been allocated 3 RACGP CPD Activity points or 2 core ACRRM PDP points.
Register here.

RACGP Rural Online Meet Up
2020-08-25 19:00 - 2020-08-26 20:00 | Online, Via Teams, WA, Australia
Please join us for the next RACGP Rural meet-up, at a time that (hopefully) suits you.
RACGP Rural’s online meet-ups provide the opportunity to connect with your rural and remote colleagues and share your experiences.
During each meet-up we’ll share a real rural GP story from around Australia and create a forum for discussion.
In this session, join the conversation on the benefits and challenges of rural locuming with local host Dr Ganesan Sakaparani and guest speaker Dr Nalini Rao, also from WA.
You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and for those that want to get involved, share your stories as well.
When: Tuesday 25 August 2020, 7.00–8.00 pm
Register: https://racgp.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUldO-pqT8rHd2l1pt7-EtOB3ZPZzc7D_JK
If you have any questions, please reach out to the team at wa.events@racgp.org.au or phone 08 9489 9555.

ACRRM webinar | ePrescribing Q&A
2020-08-27 17:00 - 18:00 | WA, Australia
Thursday 27 August 2020
5:00pm (WST)
What do you know about ePrescriptions? Register now for the the ACRRM ePrescribing webinar to hear from members about their experiences with trialling electronic prescriptions in their communities.
Hosted by FACRRM Dr Andrew Jamieson, this interactive webinar will provide an overview of how ePrescribing works, followed by a discussion with panel members: ACRRM President Dr Ewen McPhee, FACRRM Dr John Kelly and pharmacists from the Australian Digital Health Agency, who will answer your questions.
Register here.

Webinar: Crisis Leadership - Lessons from COVID-19
2020-08-31 15:30 - 16:30 | WA, Australia
Monday 31 August 2020
5.30-6.30pm AEST
International guest speaker: Professor Ivy Ng
Group Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (SingHealth)
FREE to attend for ACHSM members, registration essential.
ACHSM is pleased to welcome Professor Ivy Ng, the CEO of Sing Health Singapore’s largest health service cluster to this live webcast event. Professor Ng was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of SingHealth in 2012 and prior to SingHealth, she was the CEO of the KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Singapore and Deputy Group CEO of SingHealth.
Professor Ng will be speaking about some of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and what leadership means in a crisis.
Following the main presentation will be a live Q&A session, so get your questions ready!
Registration fee inc GST
Single ACHSM Member: FREE to attend, registration essential
Single non-member $50
Group 15 and under $99
Group 15+ $199
Program:
5mins Introduction
30mins Guest speaker presentation
15mins Live Q&A
5mins Thank you, event concludes
Can’t make it to the live event? Register for a ticket and watch the recorded version on demand, the link will be sent to you after the event has ended.
REGISTER HERE.
Enquiries:
Erica Jones, ACHSM National PD & Events Coordinator
02 8753 5124 or events@achsm.org.au

WA Health - Contact tracing for COVID-19 & other infections: principles and practice - Videoconference
2020-09-01 18:00 - 19:00 | WA, Australia
Tuesday 1 September 2020
6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: City of Albany Civic Room, 102 North Road Albany (capacity 40), light refreshments provided OR Zoom (Register below)
By the end of this session you will:
• Have an overview of the transmission and clinical features of COVID-19 and its public health management in Australia
• Understand the principles of contact tracing
• Understand how these principles are applied in the control of COVID-19 and syphilis
Presenters:
Ms Brenda Kamau, Senior public health nurse.
Prof Donna Mak, Public health physician.
Dr Ben Scalley, Public health physician.
Who is welcome to attend?
• ALL doctors, nurses, allied health, aged care, prison health, health promotion, local government staff and anyone who is likely to be involved in the COVID-19 response
• ALL student health care workers
Register here before COB 27 August.

WA Health - Contact tracing for COVID-19 & other infections: principles and practice - Videoconference
2020-09-02 09:00 - 10:00 | WA, Australia
Wednesday 2 September 2020
9:00am-10:00am
Locations:
Albany Health Campus – L1.1118 Mammang Koort, Education Centre, Level 1 OR Primary Health Meeting Room OR Waitch Meeting Room GL1244, Ambulatory Care Zone 2
• Kincinnup Boardroom – 84 Collie St, Albany
• Aboriginal Health Services – Condinup Meeting Room, 61 Serpentine Rd, Albany
• Katanning Health Campus – Seminar Room, Coleraine Wing
• Scopia video-conference
By the end of this session you will:
• Have an overview of the transmission and clinical features of COVID-19 and its public health management in Australia
• Understand the principles of contact tracing
• Understand how these principles are applied in the control of COVID-19 and syphilis
Presenters:
Ms Brenda Kamau, Senior public health nurse.
Prof Donna Mak, Public health physician.
Dr Ben Scalley, Public health physician.
Who is welcome to attend?
• ALL doctors, nurses, allied health, aged care, prison health, health promotion, local government staff and anyone who is likely to be involved in the COVID-19 response
• ALL student health care workers
Register before COB Thurs 27 Aug 2020 by emailing your name, organisation, phone number and venue/VC preference to Tina.Spencer@health.wa.gov.au

Webinar: The ORCHID Study (Optimisation of Rural Clinical and Haematological Indicators of Diabetes)
2020-09-03 12:00 - 13:00 | WA, Australia
The South West Health Research Collaborative (SWHRC) invites you to join us for a webinar on Thursday 3 September 2020 from 12pm – 1pm.
Host: Dianne Ritson, CEO, Lishman Health Foundation
Chair: Professor Gary Geelhold, Executive Director of the Western Australian Health Telehealth Translation Network (WAHTN)
Presenters: Dr Andrew Kirke and Emma Jamieson – South West Gestational Diabetes Research Team
Register here.
Due to the potential to improve birth outcomes for mothers and babies, screening for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), defined as high blood sugar levels first detected in pregnancy, is recommended for pregnant women. The recommended oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is difficult to complete, requiring women to fast overnight, consume a sugar drink and have three blood tests over two hours. The ORCHID study found that despite completing other antenatal investigations, half of pregnant women from rural and remote WA did not have an OGTT, with Aboriginal women even less likely to be screened.
Hear about the findings of this study from Bunbury GP, Dr Andrew Kirke and the ORCHID study team.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The SWHRC is dedicated to maintaining contact with health professionals and investigators who have a strong interest in regional health research, including those who registered to attend the South West Health Research Forum. Please share the webinar link with your colleagues and networks.

Dr Stephen Watson - Bariatric Surgery Information Session
2020-09-07 18:30 - 19:30 | The Railway Motel, Forrest Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, 6430, Australia
Dr Stephen Watson will be conducting a free Weight-loss Surgery information session in Kalgoorlie, not only for patients but for all interested Health Professionals.
Date: September 7th
Venue: Railway Motel, Prospector Room.
Time: 6.30pm
The purpose of the meeting is to give information on the various surgeries for weight loss. It will also focus on the before and after care and the team involved. It will also provide information of the aftercare program with face to face or telehealth consultations, blood tests, dietitians and exercise physiologists.
Please Register Here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/information-session-weight-loss-surgery-and-life-long-benefits-tickets-118407338537

Death of a Colleague webinar
2020-09-09 18:30 - 19:30 | WA, Australia
Wednesday 9 September 2020
6.30pm – 7.30pm AWST

Presented by:
Gae Nuttall – MDA Risk Advisor
Dr Jane Deacon – MDA Manager, Medico-Legal Advisory Services
Dr Olga Ward – Rural Health Medical Advisor

Topics: 1. Business processes and impact on business operations
2. HR processes
3. What would you do if a colleague was suddenly incapacitated?
4. Personal impact on staff and patients

Register Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1105304263716388619

RACGP webinar: Understanding teenage boys
2020-09-10 19:00 - 20:00 | WA, Australia
Thursday 10 September
7.00–8.00 pm AWST
This webinar explores strategies GPs can share with parents to support their teenage boys. It covers the developmental stages and associated behaviours, navigating the unexpected, and strategies for parents to help their boys grow into healthy and happy individuals.
Register here.

Obstetric Emergency Training for all Maternity Care Staff
2020-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 | WA, Australia
Friday 11 September 2020
Kalgoorlie Hospital
PROMPT (PRactical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training) will continue to be delivered to several WACHS sites in 2020.
PROMPT is an evidence-based, multi-professional obstetric training package for all clinicians required to respond to obstetric emergencies in maternity hospitals. The program aims to reduce preventable harm for mothers and their babies which is best achieved by training staff in their local, real-time working clinical environment. The PROMPT training package improves teamwork and consists of interactive lectures, drills and workshops, providing hands-on experience of practical skills in simulated obstetric emergency situations. The key components of PROMPT training are that it is multi-professional and locally situated using the whole team in their usual response roles.
Who should apply?
All Maternity Care practitioners working in a maternity hospital – Midwives, Obstetricians, GPA’s, GPO’s and those who are required to respond to maternity emergencies including ward nurses, after hours managers and theatre staff.
Obstetric Emergency Training is required every 3 years for GPO’s/Obstetricians and Midwives.
Please contact your local Maternity Manager / Nurse Manager to register your interest.
(Non-WACHS staff are welcome to attend if places are available.)
Cost: This training is delivered FREE of charge to WACHS staff and is eligible for earning CPD points.

Contact tracing for COVID-19 & other infections: principles and practice
2020-09-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Kalgoorlie Overland Motel, 566 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie, WA, 6430, Australia
Presenters:
Ms Brenda Kamau, Senior public health nurse
Prof Donna Mak, Public health physician
Dr Ben Scalley, Public health physician
Who is welcome to attend?

ALL doctors, nurses, allied health, aged care, prison health, health promotion, local government staff and anyone who is likely to be involved in the COVID-19 response
ALL student health care workers Attend in person in Kalgoorlie or via video-conference

By the end of this session you will:
Have an overview of the transmission and clinical features of COVID-19 and its public health management in Australia
Understand the principles of contact tracing
Understand how these principles are applied in the control of COVID-19 and syphilis
Date Wed 16 Sept 2020 OR Wed 16 Sept 2020
Time 9-10am OR 6-7pm Venues
Kalgoorlie Overland Motel OR Zoom video-conference*
Registration Register before COB Fri 11 Sept 2020 by emailing your name, organisation, phone number and venue/VC preference to Vicki.Pearton@health.wa.gov.au
Register here before COB Fri 11 Sept 2020 https://www.cognitoforms.com/WAPHA1/Contact TracingForCOVID19OtherInfectionsPrinciplesAn dPractice2
* Zoom videoconference app is free to download onto your phone, laptop or tablet/iPad; you will receive the video-conference link by email after you register.
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Contact tracing for COVID-19 & other infections: principles and practice
2020-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Kalgoorlie Overland Motel, 566 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie, WA, 6430, Australia
Presenters:
Ms Brenda Kamau, Senior public health nurse
Prof Donna Mak, Public health physician
Dr Ben Scalley, Public health physician
Who is welcome to attend?

ALL doctors, nurses, allied health, aged care, prison health, health promotion, local government staff and anyone who is likely to be involved in the COVID-19 response
ALL student health care workers Attend in person in Kalgoorlie or via video-conference

By the end of this session you will:
Have an overview of the transmission and clinical features of COVID-19 and its public health management in Australia
Understand the principles of contact tracing
Understand how these principles are applied in the control of COVID-19 and syphilis
Date Wed 16 Sept 2020 OR Wed 16 Sept 2020
Time 9-10am OR 6-7pm
Kalgoorlie Overland Motel OR Zoom video-conference*
Registration Register before COB Fri 11 Sept 2020 by emailing your name, organisation, phone number and venue/VC preference to Vicki.Pearton@health.wa.gov.au
Register here before COB Fri 11 Sept 2020 https://www.cognitoforms.com/WAPHA1/Contact TracingForCOVID19OtherInfectionsPrinciplesAn dPractice2
* Zoom videoconference app is free to download onto your phone, laptop or tablet/iPad; you will receive the video-conference link by email after you register.
Goldfields Contact tracing COVID infections flyer final

Connect with Diabetes
2020-09-24 09:00 - 11:30 | Goldﬁelds Arts Centre,, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia
Connect with Diabetes is a free diabetes information session for anyone who would like to know a bit more about the condition

• find out if you or your family are at risk
• better understand diabetes and the
importance of self management
• find out what you are entitled to receive
under the NDSS
• find out what local health services are
available in your area
• make small changes to live a healthier
life with your family

Date: Thursday, 24 September 2020
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am
Venue: Goldfields Art Centre Function room, 35 Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie
RSVP: Monday, 21st September 2020
Cost: FREE

Booking essential as places are limited

RSVP to bookings@diabeteswa.com.au

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