Alerts

New Telephone Communication System at GPSA

To enable our membership to have direct access to our staff and thus our services we are introducting a new phone communication system from Monday, 14 December 2009.

From this date, members (and other callers) will be encouraged to use staff direct phone numbers rather than the main reception number. An automated system will answer calls to our main 08 8271 8988 number with options given, including the caller to leave a message. These messages will be emailed directly to staff for attendance ASAP.
For your convenience staff direct phone numbers will be accessible from the GPSA website, laminated information cards sent to Divisions, and email signatures and business cards.
We have planned this new system extensively and hopefully in this process have mitigated the chances of any inconvenience to our members with its introduction. The system is on trial for the first month so if the unforeseen does happen, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be seeking feedback throughout this period so that any required changes can be made. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

SA Health Feedback Summary: CAMHS Model of Care – SA Health has released a summary of feedback from the CAMHS Model of Care outlining key themes identified during the consultation period which relate specifically to the model. For further details, please contact Kelly Quinlan, Policy Planning & Development Coordinator at GPSA.

The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal – GPSA seeks your support by donating non-perishable food items or toys to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. GPSA will be collecting items at our upcoming Integrated Primary Care Forum (see below) or items can be dropped off at our office. Please help us to support this worthy cause.

Program Updates

National eHealth Strategy – The full version of Deloitte’s National eHealth Strategy has now been made available. Only the Strategy Summary had been published previously. For more details click here

Health Provider Registry – Glenside moves to Oacis for more efficient discharge summaries. The Health Provider Registry is now assisting with the delivery of Glenside and James Nash House discharge summaries. For information click here

Mental Health Shared Care – Reference/Training Guide. The complete Reference/Training guide for the use of MHAGIC within the Mental Health Shared Care program is now available for download click here

Upcoming GPSA Supported Events

Divisions' Integrated Primary Care Forum, 'Shaping the Space' – 7-8 December 2009, Rydges South Park, Adelaide, click here

Divisions Executive Network SA (DENSA) – 10 December 2009 at GPSA

Outer Regional Divisions Meeting - 17 December 2009 at GPSA

GPSA Board meeting - 28 January 2010 at GPSA

General Practice Network Leadership Group, 4-5 February 2010 (to be confirmed), Canberra

Communiqués

GPSA Board Meeting, 12 November 2009, click here

Items of Interest

Medical Practitioners wanted for pilot program – WorkCover is seeking four medical practitioners to help run a 10-week pilot program that begins in April 2010 and aims to improve health outcomes and return to work for injured workers click here

New report just released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare:
General practice activity in Australia 2008-09 – click on links for Media release and Report
General practice activity in Australia 1999-00 to 2008-09 – 10 year data tables

Community Events

Australia's Healthy Weight Week – 24-31 January 2010. The Dietitians Association of Australia, along with its Accredited Practising Dietitian members, is hosting the third annual Australia's Healthy Weight Week (AHWW). AHWW is part of a comprehensive obesity strategy and aims to help Australians achieve and maintain a healthy weight by eating better, feeling better and moving more NOW! For information click here. To order or download resources, visit the AHWW website, click here