General Practice Matters 19 November 2014 Primary Health Network bid planning has begun Boundaries have been announced for the Primary Health Networks that will replace Medicare Locals from July 1, 2015. The South Eastern Melbourne PHN will extend South from Port Melbourne to Portsea and East as far as Emerald and Bunyip. Map Further to this, advice has been provided regarding the proposed function of the PHN. Primary Health Networks will: • understand the health needs of their local communities through analysis and planning. • Know what services and resources are available and help to identify and plug service gaps where needed, • Help general practices with support services so they are better able to provide services to patients and avoid patients having to go to hospital for conditions that can be effectively managed in the community • Support general practices in attaining the highest standards in safety and quality through showcasing research and evidence of best practice. • Assist GPs in understanding and making meaningful use of eHealth systems to support flow of relevant patient information across providers • Work with other funders of services and purchase or commission medical/clinical services Proposed GP led Clinical Councils and Community Advisory Committees will be formed to enhance clinician and consumer engagement in role and function of PHNs. Tender information is expected to be released in late 2014 with applications closing in early 2015. Proposed that successful tenders will be announced in time for PHNs to start establishing during the April to June period of the 2015. We have formed a joint bid team with our neighbouring Medicare Locals and are currently working together to produce a comprehensive submission. Feedback is welcome from GPs and practice staff regarding what you would like the Primary Health Network to do. Important information regarding ATAPS referrals ATAPs Closure period is from 19 December 2014 to the 12 January 2015. No ATAPS referrals across any tiers will be processed during this time period. Please consider options such as: • Medicare Better Access • Public mental health services • Private provider Program changes – High Demand Changes to ATAPS program implementation will apply from 1 December 2014 due to high demand of ATAPS referrals being received across all Tiers. The aim of these changes is to ensure the ATAPS program can achieve its objectives, and equitably deliver mental health services to the maximum numbers of eligible clients. From 1 December 2014: • ATAPS referral exclusion criteria has been reviewed. • GPs will need to complete A Suicide Prevention Program Risk Assessment in addition to accompanying the ATAPS Referral Form • Clients who have received ATAPS services in 2014 may be ineligible for further services from January 2015 until June 30 2015 Updated ATAPS referral form and Summary of Patient Eligibility for Access to Psychological (ATAPS) Services effective 1 December 2014, will be available on the FMPML Potential risk in PCEHR system The Department of Health has sent out an alert about a potential risk identified within the PCEHR system that affects all software programs. This may affect the way a small number of documents can be viewed in an eHealth record. Such as Medicare, prescription and dispense documents present in the Document ATAPs Closure period from 19 December 2014 to 12 January 2015. No ATAPS referrals across any tiers will be processed during this time period. website prior to 1 December 2014. FMPML retains the right to triage referrals based on eligibility, availability of service providers and funding levels. GP’s will be advised within 5-10 business days as to the outcome of their referral. If the referral is not approved please consider options such as Medicare Better Access; Public mental health services; Private provider; Online counselling, treatment / symptom focused courses or crisis support; or Specialist services. For full details please view FMPML Website For further information please contact FMPML Mental Health Services Program Manager Sally Capper via [email protected] or telephone 03 5973 5655. Transition Primary Health Network (PHN) Planning Please note FMPML is currently planning a range of PHN transitional strategies and once confirmed we will be advising the catchment via GP Matters and our website. List but not appearing in the Medicare Overview or the Prescription and Dispense View. A permanent solution for this issue has been identified and will be implemented in December 2014 by the Department of Health. In the meantime, please do not rely on the Prescription and Dispense View within the Medical Director Clinical PCEHR Peninsula Health GP Liaison Unit update GP referral form There is a new GP referral form for Rosebud Hospital Blood and Iron Transfusions service. Updated GP referral form Please discard any copies of the referral form downloaded from the Peninsula Health GP Liaison Unit webpage prior to 11/11/2014 as the referral details are no longer correct. Peninsula Health GP Survey The Annual Peninsula Health GP Survey is also available for local GPs to provide feedback to individual units and assist in guiding the work of the GP Liaison Unit. We ask that local GPs take some time to complete the Peninsula Health GP Liaison Unit 2014 survey. It will only take a few minutes to complete and you can be the lucky winner of a Gold Class Cinema double pass. GP Survey For more information please contact the Peninsula Health GP Liaison Unit. Dr. Joanne Newton via [email protected] or telephone 03) 9788 1535. screen. A note is provided in Prescription and Dispense View tab “this view is not a complete record of the individual’s medicines information”. (?) Find out more: PCEHR Alert The Department of Health Upcoming Events 25 November - Primary Care Asthma Update 27 November - Special Interest Network (SpIN) 03 December - Contraceptive Counselling Workshop 04 December - Peninsula Model Forum 2014 04 December - Infection Control Training 10 December -ATAPS End of Year Wrap Up Frankston-Mornington Peninsula Medicare Local PO Box 107 Mornington Victoria 3931 t 03 5973 5655 f 03 9708 8157 www.fmpml.org.au ABN: 80 156 428 572 To unsubscribe to General Practice Matters, please email [email protected] with unsubscribe in the subject line. Frankston-Mornington Peninsula Medicare Local acknowledges the financial and other support of the Australian Government Department of Health
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