Resources
Resources By Category
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- DVA Dose Adminisration Aid
- GLAS
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Mental Health
Aged Care
Important Information for Practitoners currently or looking to work in Aged Care Homes
- GP Fact Sheet on Death Certificates
- Cause of Death Certificate Order Form
- Life Extinct Form
- Medicare Services for Aged Care Homes
Chronic Disease Management
Asthma
Asthma Foundation of QLD Fact Sheets
- Adolescents & Asthma Fact Sheet
- Asthma and Food Fact Sheet
- Asthma & Smoking Fact Sheet
- Asthma and the over 50's fact sheet
- Asthma at School for School Staff
- Asthma Cycle of Care
- Asthma First Aid Fact Sheet
- Asthma Foundation QLD Information Faxback
- Asthma in the under 5s Fact Sheet
- Asthma in the Workplace Fact Sheet
- Asthma Medications Fact sheet
- Asthma QLD What we can do for you - fact sheets
- Asthma - The Basic Facts
- Asthma Consumer Brochure
- Asthma Consumer Leaflet
- Dust, Mould, Pollens & Pets Fact Sheet
- Excerise Induced Asthma Fact Sheet
- Finding an Asthma Friendlyy Doctor Fact Sheet
- Hay Fever Fact Sheet
- House Dust Mites Fact Sheet
- How are Asthma Medications Taken Aerosol Fact Sheet
- How are Asthma Medications Taken Dry Powder Fact Sheet
CHD
- Setting up a Coronary Heart Disease Register
- Chest Pain Action Plan
- Reducing Risk in Heart Disease through General Practice Summary Guidelines
- CHD Self Assessment
- Flowchart Cardiovascular
Chronic Disease General
- Cancer MBS Item Numbers **New**
- Checklist for CDM Item implementation
- Have you coded this patient yet labels
- CDM Brochure
- CDM Factsheet
- Consolidated Q&A from 1 January 2008
- Flowchart GPMP only
- Flowchart GPMP and TCA
- Comprehensive Assessment and Management Plan for patients 65 + years – Q&A for GPs
- Team Care Arrangements Checklist
COPD
- COPD Collaborative Practice Self Assessment Tool
- Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patient Booklet
The Australian Lung Foundation Resources
Diabetes
- Allied Health Group Services for Type 2 Diabetes information for GPs
- Allied Health Group Services for Type 2 Diabetes information for AHPs
- Flowchart Diabetes
- Step one – Creating a Diabetes Register
- Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease Data Management
- Diabetes Items and Incentives
- The Annual Cycle of Care for People with Diabetes patient fact sheet
- Basic Foot Assessment Checklist
Diabetes Australia Queensland Fact Sheets
- Blood Pressure and Diabetes
- Food choices for people with Diabetes
- Heart Disease and Diabetes
- Diabetes Facts
- Regular Physical Activity
- Smoking Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes
- Using Glycemic Index brochure
- What is the Risk from being overweight?
- What is Diabetes Fact Sheet
DVA Dose Administration Aid Service
GLAS
Important Information you need to know about GLAS
- GLAS Information Sheet (Updated 29/09/08)
- GP Access to Psychiatrist
- GP To Pyschiatrist Referal Form (item 291)
- GP Pysch Support (RACGP flyer)
HMR
HMR Order Forms
Further information on Home Medicines Review
Information for General Practitioners on HMR Payments
Get involved in HMR
- Accredited Pharmacists in the BSDGP area looking to do more HMR
- Pharmacies wanting to do further work in HMR
These lists will be updated regularly as more pharmacies become involved with HMR. Any pharmacies/pharmacists who would like to be added to these lists, please contact David Porter.
Immunisation
Immunisation Schedule
- Increasing Childhood Immunisation Coverage Rates: A guide for practice staff
- Childhood Immunisation Schedule (as at March 2008)
- Rotavirus Vaccine
- 12 Month Immunisation Schedule
- Hiberix Supply Information
- Eligibility for Funded Vaccines
- Changing from Comvax to Hiberix
Immunisation Catch Up Resource
Gardasil
HPV Data Collection through Medical Software
Queensland Vaccine Management Program
Tools and Templates
- Policy and Procedure instructions
- Policy and Procedure template
- Orientation Checklist
- Vaccine Management Audit
- Choosing a Purpose-Built Vaccine Refrigerator
- Cold Chain Risk Management Planning
- Immunisation Business Case Study
- Queensland Health Temperature Chart
Education Modules
- Introduction to Vaccine Management
- Introduction to Vaccine Management (with answers)
- Cold Chain Risk Management
- Cold Chain Risk Management (with answers)
- Data Management
- Data Management (with answers)
Practice and Parent Resources
- Parent Brochure (Immunisation is Important)
- National Immunisation Program Schedule (QLD)
- National Immunisation Program Schedule Poster (With Pictures)
- Immunisation is Important Poster (for Childcare)
- Vaccine and Antigen Poster
- Immunisation Fact Sheets in 19 Different languages
- 4 year old birthday card fax order form
Lifestyle Modification Program
- Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK) - Pamphlet
- General Practitioner Referral Form (LMP)
- Lifestyle Modification Program Referral Pathway
- Lifestyle Modification Program Client Brochure
- Type 2 Risk Evaluation Fact Sheet
- Type 2 Risk Evaluation Questions and Answers
- Living Strong Client Brochure
Mental Health
Knowing which Mental Health Proffesional Your patient needs to see
There are many Mental Health Issue's and a range of topics are covered in pamphlets and factsheets. These factsheets are there for your viewing or can be printed out for patient use as they are required.
Better Access to Mental Health
Allied Health Workers Listings
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Listing of Psychologists **Updated 10/10/08**
Better Outcomes in Mental Health
The step by step process of referring patients through BOiMH
- BOiMH Flowchart
- GP Mental Health Care Plan
- K10 Form
- BOiMH Patient Eligibility
- BOiMH Patient Information Sheet
- Patient Privacy and Consent Form
- BOiMH Refferal Form
- BOiMH Reffering Fax
- BOiMH Patient Therapy Agreement
Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program
Information on MHNIP
- Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program Medicare Program Guidelines
- National Practice Standards for Mental Health Workforce
NPS
Further Information on NPS, QPI and PIP
Diabetes NPS Topic Resources
- National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) Registration Form
- NPS News 56 - Managing Hyperglycaemia in Type 2 Diabetes
- Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Type 2 Diabetes
- Insulin (Long Acting) Script Information Sheet
- Rasiglitazone Cardiovascular Risk Fact Sheet
- Avandamet Product Information
- Rasiglitazone letter from GSK
- Avandia Product Information
- Pioglitazone (Actos) for type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Sitagliptin (Januvia) for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Osteoporosis NPS topic Information
- NPS News 53 – Maintaining bone health to prevent osteoporotic fractures
- Promotional Faxback Flyer - Osteoporosis
- Physiotherapist Specialising in Falls Prevention and Core Stability Training
Antipsychotics & Antidementia Drugs in the Elderly (To commence October 2008)
Nursing in General Practice
Nursing in General Practice Information
- Nursing in General Practice: A Guide for the General Practice Team
- AN&MC (Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council) guidelines on delegation and supervision of Nurses
- Guidelines for PN and/or Allied Health workers for Urban Areas of Workforce Shortage
AGPN Resouces
Nursing in General Practice AGPN Business Case Models
- Business Case Studies Cover Pages
- Business Case Studies Large Urban
- Business Case Studies Small Urban
- Business Case Studies Solo Urban
- Case Studies Metropolitan Practices
- Addendum
MBS Items Information
- MBS Items (10998, 10999) for Pap Smears taken by a PN on behalf of a medical practitioner Fact Sheet
- MBS Items (10994, 10995) for Pap Smears and preventative checks taken by a PN on behalf of a GP Fact Sheet
- MBS Items for Immunisation (10993) and Wound Management (10996) services provided by a Practice Nurse Fact Sheet
- QAs in relation to MBS Item 10997
Competency Standards and Role Statements for Nurses in General Practice
- Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse in General Practice
- Competency Standards for the Enrolled Nurse in General Practice
- Role Statement of the Registered Nurse in General Practice
- Role Statement of the Enrolled Nurse in General Practice
Practice Support
- How to Bulk Archive patients in one hit in Best Practice
- How to Bulk Archive patients in Medical Director 3
- Data cleaning checklist
- Pathology Management Flowchart
- Managing Recalls and Reminders
- Histories and Summaries Checklist
- Controlling Outstanding Actions in Medical Director
- Using Progress Notes in Medical Director
- Importing a Template into Medical Director
- Script Notice for Waiting Room
- Running Late Notice for Waiting Room
- Privacy Notice for Waiting Room
- POPGUNS Triage Guide
- Pathology Results notice for Waiting Room
- Change of Address notice for Waiting Room
- What are Identifiers?
- Guide to Making Outpatient Appointments
MBS Item Numbers as at 01/11/08
MBS Item Numbers as at 01/07/08
For a more detailed breakdown of each new item, see below
Item 713 - Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation
- Item 713 Risk Assesment Tool
- Item 713 Question and Answer
- Item 713 GP Referral Form
- Lifestyle Modification Program Brochure
- Patient Referral pathway
Item 709 & 711 - Healthy Kids Check
Additional Resources for Item 709 & 711
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For various LEA charts, please see below
- BOC Opthalmic Instruments
- To order contact John Smith at Optical Instruments or on 02 96437888 or 1800 804 331
Practice Management
Practice Handbook for New GPs
Accreditation
Clinical Resources
- Consent for Medical Treatment Procedure or Examination
- Equipment Maintenance List
- Health Summary Form
- Management of Anaphylaxis
- Policy on Prescription of Medications
Human Resources
- Telephone Reference Check Guide
- Superannuation Fund Selection Form
- Staff Training Plan
- Staff Termination Letter and Checklist
- Staff Recruitment - Selection Criteria
- Staff Recruitment Process
- Staff Privacy Agreement
- Staff Induction Procedure and Checklist
- Staff Immunisation Record
- Staff Immunisation Consent & Refusal Record
- Staff Grievance Record
- Record of Staff Continuing Education
- Practice Nurse Position Description
- Practice Manager Position Description
- Performance Review Instructions and Form
- Offer of Employment Letter
- Leave Application
- Job Package
- Receptionist Position Description
- Employment Application Form
- Employee Personal Details
- Employee Handbook
- Disciplinary Process Documentation Record
- Direct Payment of Wages Form
- Checklist of items to inculde in Employee Records to Comply with Legal Requirements
- How to Give & Receive Feedback in Performance Reviews 2008
Infection Control/Sterilisation
- Contents of a Spills Kit
- Handwashing Procedure
- Instructions for Loading the Steriliser
- Instructions for Packaging Items for Sterilisation
- Instructions for Unloading the Steriliser
- Instructions for Washing Instruments & Items for Re-Use
- Needlestick Injury Protocol Wallchart 2008
- Off Site Sterilisation Guidelines
- Steriliser General Log Sheet
- Steriliser General Log with Patient Tracking
- Steriliser Maintenance Log Sheet
- Types of PPE and the Appropriate Use
- Ultimate Layout – The consulting room
- Ultimate Layout – Treatment Room
- Ultimate Layout – Sterilisation Area
- Ultimate Layout – Reception and Waiting
- Use of PPE Equipment for respiratory Diseases
- Validation Biological Indicator
- Validation Document Checklist
- Validation Procedure
- Information when Purchasing a Bench Top Steriliser
- Considerations when Setting up a Treatment Room
Patient Feedback
- AGPAL Patient Feedback Survey 3rd edition standards
- Patient Feedback Survey - English
- Patient Feed back Analysis Sheet
- Patient Feedback Survey - Vietnamese
- Patient Feedback Survey - Amharic
- Patient Feedback Survey - Arabic
- Patient Feedback Survey - Croation
- Patient Feedback Survey - Greek
- Patient Feedback Survey - Italian
- Patient Feedback Survey - Macedonian
- Patient Feedback Survey - Mandarin
- Patient Feedback Survey - Serbian
- Patient Feedback Survey - Somali
- Patient Feedback Survey - Turkish
Practice Administration/Medical Records
- Reminder Letter
- Recall Letter - unable to be contacted via telephone
- Recall Letter - missed specialist appointment
- Request for Medical Record Transfer
- Request for Access to Personal Health Inforamtion
- Practice Inforamtion Sheet - Items to Include
- Incident Reporting Template
- Complaint Form
- Complaint Acknowledgment Letter
Lifescripts
- Lifescripts Initiative Fact Sheet
- Lifescripts Checklsit
- Lifescripts Flyer
- Lifescripts Nutrition Prescription
- Lifescripts Physical Activity Prescription
- Lifescripts Poster
- Lifescripts Smoking Prescription
- Lifescripts Weight Management Prescription
- Lifescripts Checklsit
- Lifescripts Flyer
- Lifescripts Nutrition Prescription
- Lifescripts Physical Activity Prescription
- Lifescripts Poster
- Lifescripts Smoking Prescription
- Lifescripts Weight Management Prescription
Pregnancy Lifescripts
- Academic Detailing Card
- Alcohol and Pregnancy Assessment Pad
- Alcohol and Pregnancy Evidence Card
- Alcohol and Pregnancy Prescription Pad
- Nutrition and Pregnancy Assessment Pad
- Nutrition and Pregnancy Evidence Card
- Nutrition and Pregnancy Prescription Pad
- Smoking and Pregnancy Assessment Pad
- Smoking and Pregnancy Prescription Pad
Indigenous Lifescripts
- 5As Flip Chart
Translated Lifescripts
Arabic
Chinese
- Lifescripts Alcohol Prescription
- Lifescripts Checklsit
- Lifescripts Flyer
- Lifescripts Nutrition Prescription
- Lifescripts Physical Activity Prescription
- Lifescripts Poster
- Lifescripts Smoking Prescription
- Lifescripts Weight Management Prescription
Referral Forms
Dermatology
Mental Health
Vietnamese - Action Plans
- Healthy Lifestyles Action Plan
- Indigenous Flyer
- Indigenous Waiting Room Poster
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