Primary Care
ACT Chief Health Officer Alerts
Information for Health Professionals is available in ACT Chief Health Officer Alerts.
Pandemic Plans
Having an up-to-date Pandemic Plan is an essential part of your practice. Below are resources to assist in creating or updating your Practice’s Pandemic Plan.
Immunisation
Maintaining normal immunisation practices in General Practice during the Pandemic is essential. Below are resources to assist in maintaining immunisation services during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Mental Health Support
- Mental Health Support for Frontline Health Workers
- Weekly Mental Health Check-In for Healthcare Workers – Black Dog Institute
- Self-Care Plan for Healthcare Workers – Black Dog Institute
- Head to Health COVID-19 Support
- Mental Health and Wellbeing during COVID-19 – ACT Health
- Supporting Children During the COVID Pandemic – Emerging Minds
Accreditation
Assessments under the National General Practice Accreditation Scheme has resumed. Any restrictions will be determined by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, along with accrediting agencies, using public health orders and advice from State and Territory Health Departments.
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Have questions around the accreditation process? Our QI Team can assist you and your practice in understanding General Practice accreditation. Learn more.
Australian Defence Force (ADF) Member Attendance
Active servicing members may be referred by the ADF 1800IMSICK phone triage service to attend a GP. The members will present with a Defence Approval Number (DAN). To bill, send an invoice that includes the member’s full name (including rank), date of birth, address, DAN number and PMKeys number (a seven-digit number starting with 8, may also be written as EPID number on a referral) to BUPA Customer Service Office via fax: 03 9937 3010 or adfhscproviders@bupa.com.au.
Telehealth for Allied Health
The Cunningham Centre has developed a range of education resources that support the delivery of Allied Health Services via Telehealth. These online education resources focus on the service redesign requirements to implement telehealth services, including topics such as planning and managing the service change, stakeholder engagement, governance, safety, and evaluation.