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Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship

October 3, 2024

Have your say on the Draft framework. The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking feedback from health care professionals working in the acute, primary or aged care sectors on its Draft Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework. The Framework outlines key elements that hospitals, in consultation with primary…

New accreditation certificate numbers

September 18, 2024

New standardised accreditation numbers are now a requirement from 1 October 2024.  The Department of Health and Aged Care, in collaboration with The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) and Services Australia, require a new certificate number be allocated to all general practices with current accreditation. Your accreditation provider will advise…

Medical Costs Finder

March 21, 2024

The Department of Health and Aged Care has launched a national information campaign to encourage Australians to use the Medical Costs Finder when planning for the private specialist care. The Medical Costs Finder website is an initiative of the Australian Government to help patients find and understand the typical costs for common private health procedures…

Alcohol and pregnancy resources

September 7, 2023

fare – Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education has updated Resources and training for health professionals about alcohol and pregnancy: Every Moment Matters provides accurate information and advice on alcohol-free pregnancy and safe breastfeeding  

New Mental Health referral process

May 26, 2023

From July 1, Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) will be partnering with highly experienced health care agencies to deliver improved mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) services across western Victoria. Called Step Thru Care, Step Thru Care is not and should not be the default option for GPs to refer to for all…