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H1N1 - Swine Influence Outbreak
Background
During the last twenty years, natural disasters have killed at least 3 million people. It was not that long ago that Australians and Tasmanians in particular considered themselves to be relatively safe. However, tragic events such as Port Arthur, the bombings in Bali, the Canberra bushfires and SARS outbreaks serve as a harsh reminder that we too live in uncertain times and we need to be better prepared for such events.
Program Outline
Disasters, emergencies or complex humanitarian crises are public health affairs and practitioners often see the resulting costs in human suffering. Preparedness makes a difference even in the most complex situations therefore, GP North is currently in the process of :-
- Conducting a GP skills audit.
- Defining the potential role of the GP.
- Defining the role of the Division (if any).
- Seeking commitment from key stakeholders to consult, inform and engage GPs or their representative in planning processes (and document accordingly).
- Developing a response plan that involves GPs
- Ensuring that GPs know that a plan exists and that they are familiar with both the overall contents and their role.
- Conducting related CPD.
Services to Members
- Maximisation of limited resources
- Improved coordination and collaboration
- Improved preparedness
- Provision of CPD
Resources
Web Links
SWINE FLU WHO'S WHO
The aim of this resource is to provide general practice with a ready reference guide to where communication will come from with contact details and information links in light of increasing influenza activity.
Clinical Information
The main clinical information source will be the Federal and State Departments of Public Health. Their role is to directly communicate with practices and clinicians with clinical updates and alert status. This communication is generally via fax stream and the website.
DHHS Public Health
General public contact number: 1800 358362
Clinicians can contact: 0408 532708
Websites: http://www.pandemic.tas.gov.au/
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners - H1N1
(resources to support general practice)
What is the Role of the Division
The role of Divisions is to:
- Collect information on practice readiness and practice staff capacity.
- Collate & relay practice feedback to DHHS.
- Maintain a database capturing GP activity statewide.
- Assist general practice to maintain an effective response.
For feedback to your Division on practice concerns
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ph: 6331 9296
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