Aged Care Network - 31 August 2006

Agenda

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Objectives

  • Participants to consider IT options for improving GP/Aged Care communications
  • To be updated on National developments & issues relating to the ACGPPI and to be consulted regarding the future of the program beyond July 2007. 
  • To be updated on three State-level training opportunities relating to aged care, and how they may be value added by the division’s panel program.
  • Participants will be provided with an opportunity to network and to share ideas about their local work



Session 1: IT Options for  improving GP/Aged Care Communications
Dr Henry Konopnicki & Jane Hathway, Greater South Eastern Division
Simon Jiang, Masters Student, Web Remote Access
Presenting example of a one button solution.
George Dullege, IT consultant, Jeneri IT, Go to My PC
Presenting example of remote access with flexibility to print on site.

Presentations:
Dr Henry Konopnicki & Jane Hathway 


Session 2: National Developments & Consultation
National Update: Debbie Bampton, Aged Care Advisor, Australian Divisions of General Practice
Consultation about the future of the GP Panels Initiative. What is the thinking at the National Level? How do program officers think the Initiative can best go forward - informing the GPDV submission to ADGP’s budget bid.

Presentations:
Debbie Bampton 


Session 3: Developments in Victoria
Changes to Drugs & Poisons legislation Update &Training, Chris Puckey, Manager, Policy & Analysis, Aged Care Branch, DHS.
Respecting Patient Choices, Austin Hospital, Liz Stickland

Presentations:
Chris Puckey 
Liz Stickland 


After Hours Kit Update & Training
Sian Reilly NW Melbourne Division

Presentations:
Sian Reilly  



Session 4:  Panel & Division Developments
Presentations from divisions about their panel model & key achievements
Debbie Gadd, Border Division of General Practice

Presentations:
Debbie Gadd