General Practice Support

Program Contact Person – Carolyn Wilson

Overview

The practice support program aims to support all staff working together to improve the quality of care provided to patients in general practice. This is achieved by providing information and assistance on: accreditation, enhanced primary care and the use of MBS item numbers, PIP, systems management, immunisation, specialised health areas, business management services and resources.

Staff at GP Links Wide Bay can tailor visits to meet the specific needs of practices as they arise.

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Support Programs

GP Links Wide Bay provides support programs for practice staff including:

  • Professional development through ongoing educational events;
  • Provision of information/ resources on a regular basis to update practice staff on developments and changes affecting general practices;
  • Providing assistance to practices on maximizing the utilization of their staff;
  • Peer support through Practice Managers Forums (networking meetings);
  • Induction courses for new staff, and
  • Provision of on site support as required.
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Practice Manager and GEMS email Network

Practice Managers and GEMS participants are encouraged to join their peer email network. Information about upcoming events, useful resources, industry changes and division activities can be sent directly to you via the network. In addition, the opportunity to share information, seek ideas or find new resources is provided through this network.

To register your details to join the Practice Managers or GEMS Network please email Carolyn Wilson.

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General Practice Links:

Wide Bay Continence Nurse
Click here for contact details

General Practice Resources:

A Desktop Guide to MBS Item numbers, produced by the Mackay Division of General Practice
Employing a Practice Nurse
MBS Online Search the MBS
A Review of PIPs and SIPs from the Department of Health and Ageing
Living in Australia, help with English translating and interpreting service (TIS)
Nursing in General Practice Recruitment and Orientation Resource: A guide for General Practices, Practice Nurses and Divisions of General Practice AGPN
Sterilisation Validation Sunshine Coast Division of General Practice
POPGUNS resources
Medical Records: Your questions answered Information provided by AMAQ

Workers' Compensation:
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Recent News:

Fair Work Act
Changes to Industrial Relations Fair Work Act 2009
Small business fair dismissal code checklist
National Employment Standards

National Registration
National Registration Fact Sheets:
AAPM National Conference 20 - 23 October, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, click here to download registration form

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