Monitoring High-Risk Medicine Safely with SafeScript
SafeScript NSW is a software program developed for medicine prescribers and pharmacists. It provides users with real-time information about high-risk medications being prescribed and dispensed to a patient. Prescribers and dispensers are encouraged to take the information into account when determining the safest and most effective options for their patient. Medicine prescribers can also use […]
Supporting Refugee Patients in Western Sydney
In Western Sydney, over half of the region’s population was born outside of Australia, a statistic significantly higher than the state average[1]. In a community marked by diversity, it’s crucial to acknowledge the journey and challenges that people from refugee backgrounds and asylum seekers face, particularly in finding the right health care for them and […]
Update to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world. Each week, around 300 Australians are diagnosed with the disease and 100 will lose their lives[1]. Although around one in 13 Australians will develop bowel cancer in their lifetime, over 90% of bowel cancer diagnoses can be successfully treated when detected early[2]. This […]
Streamlining Health Care Information Management with Provider Connect Australia
In the dynamic landscape of the health care industry, communicating with multiple business partners about the changes of your health organisation’s details can be an administrative burden. However, with the Australian Digital Health Agency’s (ADHA) Provider Connect Australia (PCA) service, health care organisations such as general practices and pharmacies can streamline information management. PCA is […]
My Health Record Improving Efficiency for Health Care Providers
My Health Record is an online tool that summarises an individual’s health information and can be shared securely online between the individual and health care providers. My Health Record gives health care providers access to patient health information in a timely and efficient manner to improve the coordination of care of their patients. The system […]
Reconciliation is Needed Now More Than Ever in Our Western Sydney Region
National Reconciliation Week (NRW), held between 27 May and 3 June, is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. This year’s NRW theme is ‘Now more than ever’ reminding us that in every circumstance, […]
Western Sydney Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Joint Regional Plan 2024-2025
As the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN), we are committed to a mentally healthy and inclusive Western Sydney community. The Western Sydney Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Joint Regional Plan 2024-2025 (the Plan) strengthens our commitment to the region and to working collaboratively with our partners, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and Sydney […]
Improving Cardiology Care – National Heart Week
Next week is Heart Week, Australia’s national heart health awareness week which is held in May every year. The Week provides an opportunity for the Australian public and health professionals to start a conversation about heart health and take positive steps to reduce heart disease risks. The Western Sydney Cardiology program aims to improve cardiology […]
Helping People with Complex Mental Health Needs
We have been working with One Door Mental Health (One Door) for over four years to provide recovery-focused programs in non-clinical environments to help people with complex mental health needs build meaningful, safe lives in the community. Over half of their national team have lived experience, which can help build relationships with clients on connection […]
AOD Services for People from Multicultural Backgrounds
People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) or refugee backgrounds can be more vulnerable to alcohol and other drug (AOD) use due to a history of torture, trauma, grief and loss. This can also be exacerbated by family stressors, unemployment, language barriers, and lack of awareness of culturally appropriate services available[1]. AOD Multicultural Programs We […]