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Vaccination at John Hunter for GPs < 50yo
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Vaccination at JHH for GP RNs < 50yo
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Vaccination at JHH for GP Admin Staff < 50 yo
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11 May 2021 - The John Hunter COVID-19 Vaccination Hub will now be accepting bookings for GPs, practice RNs and practice Administrative Staff in the Newcastle Greater Metropolitan area who are under the age of 50 years. Information regarding this is in the PDF files above.
25 May - Kawasaki like syndrome
21 May - another way of looking g at data as restrictions are eased - source ABC
15 May - Kawasaki like disease
4 May - key matrix - requirements prior to relaxation of restrictions
28 Apr - Clinical Advice update CoP incl PPE availability
26 Apr - COVIDSafe tracking app released
27 Apr - local PHN promotion of general practice
26 Apr - RACGP promotion of general practice website
25 Apr - PPE shortage affecting morale
23 Apr - free telehealth software available from PHN - telehealth@hneccphn.com.au
23 Apr - revised advice on PPE
22 Apr - Drug testing Australia wide, HMRI involvement - ASCOT trial of hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir-ritonavir
17 Apr - Image based prescribing now valid - details NSW Health
6 Apr - WHO advice on the use of masks in the community and for health care workers
6 Apr - politician's announcement GP Clinics to get free NBN boost for telehealth
6 Apr - GPs may apply usual billing practices except for concession card holders, those under 16 and those more vulnerable to COVID-19
2 Apr - no longer need to use faxes for sending scripts - see guidelines
2 Apr - reg 49 could lead to medication shortages
2 Apr - MBS factsheets updated on 1 Apr - review through GP services link
1 April - testing criteria changes view summary here
31 Mar - JobKeeper payment
31 Mar - public and private hospitals partnership
31 Mar - Australian Government health alerts includes updated numbers and news, designed for the public
30 Mar - Accreditation requirements during the pandemic
30 Mar - government job keeper payments announced
29 Mar - Coronavirus app released - "Coronavirus Australia" - solid app, good for patients to keep up to date.
29 Mar - government announces increased funding to Telehealth
Read an analysis at COVID-19 GP Finances
29 Mar - reports of reduced Dental response in the area
4 Mar - WHO information from Craig Dalton - Wuhan experience

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