Events

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...

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.    

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...

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...

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.

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...

6 August 2020 6pm – 7pm (AEST) Register here.

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.

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.

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