Immunisation
Immunisation is a fundamental preventative health measure.
In recognition of the importance of immunisation in preventative health, the aim of the GSGPN Immunisation program is to improve overall rates of immunisation across the Great Southern.
This program offers:
- support, encouragement and resources for immunisation to general practices and practice nurses
- assistance with effective cold chain management of vaccines through the supply of data loggers to general practices and annual cold chain audits
- promotion of the Dept of Health WA Immunisation Certification Course and registration of practice nurses for the course
- support for the Great Southern Annual Immunisation Update Day
- immunisation interagency liaison and dissemination of information across the Great Southern
- promotion of immunisation to the wider community
- strategies and support for effective documentation and data entry of immunisations in liaison with the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR)field officer
- promotion of the General Practice Immunisation Incentive
Nursing in General Practice
Encourages and supports general practice to recruit practice nurses and offers support to these practice nurses, through providing access to education and networking opportunities.
Australian Primary Care Collaborative
Assists GPs and primary health care providers to work together to improve patient clinical outcomes, reduce lifestyle risk factors, help maintain good health for those with chronic and complex conditions and promote a culture of quality improvement in primary health care.
Workforce Support for Rural GPs
Aims to ensure that rural GPs, their families and their practice staff are given the support they need to provide a sustainable quality service to their community. GSGPN provides assistance for new doctors and their families, especially those who are International Medical Graduates.
Better Outcomes Counselling Service
Better Outcomes provides GPs with referral pathways to Clinical Psychologists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists who are credentialed to provide counselling.
These services are for people who have a high degree of distress and anxiety including women who may be suffering with pre or post natal depression.