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aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="CMSBreadCrumbsCurrentItem">Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for GPs</span> </nav> </div> <section class="page-body-container"> <div class="page-body-content-container"> <div class="page-body-content-container-inner"> <div class="col-md-11 fix-for-content-col"> <div class="box-secondary"> <p>You can find all RACGP COVID-19 resources in a central location on the <a href="/clinical-resources/covid-19-resources" target="_blank">RACGP website</a>. For vaccine information visit the <a href="/clinical-resources/covid-19-vaccine-resources/news-and-updates/covid-19-vaccine-information-for-gps" target="_blank">COVID-19 vaccine information for GPs</a> webpage.<br /> <br /> The information on this page was last updated on Friday 31 March 4.30 pm AEDT.<br /> Recent updates include: </p> <ul> <li><a href="#Eligibility">New eligibility criteria for Paxlovid</a><a href="/coronavirus"> </a></li> <li><a href="#2023plan">Changes to the management of COVID-19 in 2023</a>, including: <ul> <li><a href="#PCRtest">Access to PCR Testing</a></li> <li><a href="#PositiveExemption">Extension of the exemption to the 12-month ‘Existing relationship’ telehealth rule for COVID-positive patients</a></li> <li><a href="#TemporaryExemption">New temporary exemption from telehealth established relationship requirement for high risk patients</a></li> <li><a href="#Healthdirect">Change to notification advice for COVID antiviral treatment pathways in QLD, NSW, VIC and SA</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <br /> For local information, see your state or territory health department website. </div> <h3><a id="update20" name="update20"></a>Access specific information for your state or territory</h3> <div class="my-3" style="overflow-x:auto;"> <table class="table table-bordered" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <p><a href="https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/" target="_blank">Australian Capital Territory</a></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <p><a href="https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/infectious+disease+control/coronavirus+disease+2019+information+for+health+professionals/novel+coronavirus+%282019-ncov%29+infection+information+for+health+professionals" target="_blank">South Australia</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="50%"> <p><a href="/coronavirus/nsw" target="_blank">New South Wales</a></p> </td> <td 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data-parent="#collapse1722984088607" data-target="#collapse1722984088607_1" data-toggle="collapse" href="javascript:void(0)">Changes to the management of COVID-19 in 2023 </a></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="heading1722984088607_1" class="panel-collapse collapse" id="collapse1722984088607_1" role="tabpanel"> <div class="panel-body"> <p><a id="2023plan" name="2023plan"></a><br /> The Department of Health and Aged Care has released the <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/national-covid-19-health-management-plan-for-2023_0.pdf" target="_blank">National COVID-19 Health Management Plan for 2023</a>. The plan sees several changes including implementing the requirement for a referral for PCR testing and scaling back of GP-led respiratory clinics. <br />  </p> <h4><strong><a id="PCRtest" name="PCRtest"></a>Access to PCR Testing</strong></h4> <p>From 1 January 2023 PCR testing is only available by referral by a GP or nurse practitioner, or at a state testing site or GP-led respiratory clinic for priority populations.<br /> <br /> The approach to testing is outlined in <a href="/FSDEDEV/media/documents/RACGP/Coronavirus/Access-to-PCR-testing-from-1-January-2023.pdf" target="_blank">this explainer from the Department of Health and Aged Care</a> and as per below.  <br /> <br /> <strong>Low-risk population</strong><br /> Low risk people are encouraged to stay home when feeling sick. They should take a RAT if they have respiratory and/or other COVID-19 symptoms. If a positive COVID19 result is received, stay home where possible and if you must leave, wear a mask and avoid highrisk settings. Continue to monitor symptoms, and engage early with your primary care provider if symptoms worsen.<br /> <br /> <strong>Low risk, with close contact to high-risk population</strong><br /> Low-risk people who live or work with people who are high risk, particularly for COVID-19, are encouraged to take a RAT if they have respiratory and/or other COVID-19 symptoms and stay home when feeling sick. If symptoms persist following a negative RAT, these people should get a PCR through a GP or normal referral pathway. People entering high-risk settings will be encouraged to continue to use RATs for screening and diagnosis to prevent further transmission.<br /> <br /> <strong>High-risk population</strong><br /> People in high-risk populations who are at risk of severe COVID-19 and would benefit from antiviral treatments will be prioritised for PCR testing and engagement with primary care services. If you are at risk of severe COVID-19, you should consult with your primary care provider about your eligibility for antiviral treatments and create a plan to ensure fast access to treatment. Those at higher risk of severe COVID-19 include: older Australians, First Nations people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living in remote communities, people with complex underlying health conditions and the immunocompromised.<br /> <br />  </p> <h4><strong><a id="PositiveExemption" name="PositiveExemption"></a>Exemption to the 12-month ‘Existing relationship’ telehealth rule for COVID-positive patients</strong></h4> <p>Patients who test positive to COVID-19 on a PCR test or rapid antigen test (RAT) within the last seven days can access general telehealth consultations from any GP under normal MBS telehealth eligibility requirements. This means they do not need to have seen the GP providing the service or another health professional at the same practice in-person at least once in the last 12 months to access telehealth.<br /> <br /> The Department of Health and Aged Care have confirmed that this exemption will be temporarily extended until 31 December 2023.<br /> <br /> <a id="TemporaryExemption" name="TemporaryExemption"></a></p> <h4><strong>Exemption to the 12-month ‘Existing relationship’ telehealth rule for high risk people who suspect they have COVID-19 and who meet the PBS criteria for COVID-19 antiviral therapy</strong></h4> <p>A temporary exemption from the established clinical relationship requirement for telehealth consultations is now place until 31 Marc 2023, for high risk people who suspect they have COVID-19 and who meet the PBS criteria for COVID-19 antiviral therapy to seek a request to a private pathologist for PCR test in relation to COVID-19.<br />  <br /> The rule is defined as having had at least one face-to-face consultation with the GP, or another practitioner at the same practice, within the 12 months preceding the telehealth service.<br />  <br /> Under these new arrangements, any GP or other medical practitioner (OMP) can provide a telehealth consultation to patients who meet all of the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Do not meet the established clinical relationship requirement</li> <li>Are eligible for PBS criteria for antiviral therapy</li> <li>Are experiencing acute respiratory symptoms</li> <li>Are seeking a request to a private pathologist for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing in relation to COVID-19</li> </ul> <p>These changes will enable high-risk patients to continue to have timely access to PCR testing over the summer period. <br /> <br /> GPs claiming the exemption are expected to record their justification in the context of their requirement to keep adequate and contemporaneous patient records.<br />  <br /> Visit <a href="http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/Factsheet-COVID-19%20high%20risk%20group%20exemption">MBS Online</a> for more information.<br />  </p> <h4><strong><a id="Healthdirect" name="Healthdirect"></a>Change to notification advice for COVID antiviral treatment pathways in QLD, NSW, VIC and SA</strong></h4> <p>Since mid-2022, Healthdirect Australia has assisted COVID-positive people in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia connect to their GP for antiviral treatment assessment and prescription.<br /> <br /> Healthdirect notifies the consumer via text message to call their GP if they may be potentially eligible for antivirals, and to date has also notified their GP or GP-led respiratory clinic (GPRC) by secure messaging of the patient status. This secure message to GPs and GPRCs was followed up with a phone call.<br /> <br /> From 1 January 2023, the follow up call will no longer be made. The secure messaging of the patient status will continue.  <br />  </p> <h4><strong><a id="GPRCP" name="GPRCP"></a>Changes to GP-led respiratory clinics</strong></h4> <p>While there has already been a scaling back of GP-led respiratory clinics (GPRCs) 78 GPRCs will continue to be funded until 28 February 2023. From March 2023 the GPRC model will move to a panel model for activation during emergencies.<br />  <br /> The Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) has advised that existing accredited general practices will be selected for the GPRC Panel (GPRCP) through an approach to market that has now been listed on the AusTender website. The below information has been provided by the Department in relation to the new GPRCP and lodging an application via AusTender. <br />  </p> <h5><strong>Overview of the GPRCP</strong></h5> <ul> <li>To ensure sufficient surge capacity is in place to respond to subsequent COVID-19 waves or any other future respiratory health emergencies, the GPRCP will be implemented from March 2023.</li> <li>Under this new panel arrangement, up to 150 existing, accredited primary care practices, which may include former GPRCs if they meet the standard criteria to participate, would be held in reserve to be activated as needed in response to the emergence of another COVID-19 wave or other major heath respiratory emergency.</li> <li>During periods of activation, GPRCP participants will be provided access to a new MBS Item (bulk-billed) for each respiratory consultation. Upon activation, they will also be eligible to claim a Practice Incentive Payment (PIP) equivalent to their PIP QI payment per 3-month period.</li> <li>Participating clinics will be able to provide their usual services through standard MBS Items while activated, they will not be constrained to only providing services under the GPRCP.</li> </ul> <h5><br /> <strong>Key dates</strong></h5>   <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:529px;" width="529"> <thead> <tr> <th style="width:311px;height:16px;"> <p><strong>Activity</strong></p> </th> <th style="width:217px;height:16px;"> <p><strong>Deadline</strong></p> </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:311px;height:32px;"> <p>Release of Request for Tender on AusTender</p> </td> <td style="width:217px;height:32px;"> <p>Thursday, 5 January 2023</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:311px;height:32px;"> <p>Enquiry Cut-Off (including extension request) Date</p> </td> <td style="width:217px;height:32px;"> <p>2pm AEDT, Thursday, 19 January 2023</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:311px;height:32px;"> <p>Closing Time (for responses)</p> </td> <td style="width:217px;height:32px;"> <p>2pm AEDT, Thursday, 9 February 2023</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:311px;height:16px;"> <p>Commencement of Panel</p> </td> <td style="width:217px;height:16px;"> <p>1 March 2023</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />   <h5><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>AusTender Registration</strong></h5> <ol> <li> <p>Register on AusTender at  <a href="https://www.tenders.gov.au/RegisteredUser/Register" target="_blank">New User Registration: AusTender (tenders.gov.au)</a>  -  AusTender is the Australian Government’s procurement information system.</p> </li> <li> <p>Any queries or requests for technical or operational support can be directed to:</p> </li> </ol> <ul> <li>AusTender Help Desk</li> <li>Telephone:  1300 651 698</li> <li>International:  +61 2 6215 1558</li> <li>Email:  <a href="mailto:tenders@finance.gov.au">tenders@finance.gov.au</a></li> </ul> <ol> <li value="3"> <p>The AusTender Help Desk is available between 9am and 5pm AEDT, Monday to Friday (excluding ACT and national public holidays).<br />  </p> </li> </ol> <h5><strong>Lodging a response</strong></h5> <ol> <li>Once registered, navigate to <a href="https://www.tenders.gov.au/Atm/Show/e8725247-955a-45d3-838f-a6ca908345f0" target="_blank">Current ATM View - Health/23/325151: AusTender (tenders.gov.au)</a> – here you will find a link to the ‘ATM Documents’ and ‘Lodgement Page’</li> <li>Tenders must be lodged electronically via AusTender before the Closing Time (AEDT)</li> <li>If Tenderers need to lodge material that cannot be submitted via AusTender, Tenderers should contact the Contact Officer at email <a href="mailto:GPRC@health.gov.au">GPRC@health.gov.au</a> prior to Closing Time to make arrangements for its submission. </li> <li>Where a Tender lodgement consists of multiple uploads, due to the number and/or size of the files, Tenderers must ensure that transmission of all files is completed and receipted before the Closing Time and clause 9.4 will only apply to the final upload.</li> <li>The Department will accept Tenders lodged in Microsoft Word 2003 (or above), or PDF format</li> <li>The Tender file name/s should:</li> </ol> <ul> <li>incorporate the Tenderer’s company name; and</li> <li>reflect the various parts of the bid they represent, where the Tender comprises multiple files.</li> <li>Tender response files should not exceed a combined file size of 5 megabytes per upload.</li> <li>Tenders must be completely self-contained.  No hyperlinked or other material may be incorporated by reference. </li> </ul> For further information or assistance, please email the team at <a href="mailto:GPRC@health.gov.au">GPRC@health.gov.au</a><br />   <h4> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel "> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading1722984088607_2" role="tab"> <div class="panel-title"><a aria-controls="collapse1722984088607_2" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed" data-parent="#collapse1722984088607" data-target="#collapse1722984088607_2" data-toggle="collapse" href="javascript:void(0)">Management of patients with COVID-19 </a></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="heading1722984088607_2" class="panel-collapse collapse" id="collapse1722984088607_2" role="tabpanel"> <div class="panel-body"> <p><a id="update11" name="update11"></a></p> <h4><strong>RACGP resources to support care of COVID-19 positive patients</strong></h4> You can find all RACGP COVID-19 resources <a href="/clinical-resources/covid-19-resources" target="_blank">here</a> on the RACGP website.  <h4><br /> <br /> <strong>National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce resources</strong></h4> <p>The <a href="https://livingevidence.org.au/living-guidelines/covid-19/" target="_blank">National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce</a>, of which the RACGP is a collaborating partner, has living guidelines, FAQs, and clinical flowcharts and decision tools to support the management of people with COVID-19.<br />  </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel "> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading1722984088607_3" role="tab"> <div class="panel-title"><a aria-controls="collapse1722984088607_3" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed" data-parent="#collapse1722984088607" data-target="#collapse1722984088607_3" data-toggle="collapse" href="javascript:void(0)">COVID-19 treatments </a></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="heading1722984088607_3" class="panel-collapse collapse" id="collapse1722984088607_3" role="tabpanel"> <div class="panel-body"> <p> </p> <h3 paraeid="{7df75d03-d7da-4a1f-a734-83e2dc8702fc}{246}" paraid="745025343"><strong>Prescribing Paxlovid and Lagevrio via the PBS</strong></h3> <p paraeid="{7df75d03-d7da-4a1f-a734-83e2dc8702fc}{246}" paraid="745025343">The RACGP has <a href="/clinical-resources/covid-19-resources/clinical-care/oral-antiviral-treatments-for-covid-19-br-prescrib/introduction">developed resources</a> to support GPs safely prescribe these treatments including a <a href="/clinical-resources/covid-19-resources/clinical-care/oral-antiviral-treatments-for-covid-19-br-prescrib/lagevrio-molnupiravir-1" target="_blank">prescribing workflow</a> that aims to support GPs and practices to carry out patient suitability assessments for COVID-19 oral treatments in advance of a patient testing positive to COVID-19, to expedite access to these treatments in the event the patient contracts COVID-19.<br />  </p> <h4 paraeid="{7df75d03-d7da-4a1f-a734-83e2dc8702fc}{246}" paraid="745025343"><strong><a id="Eligibility" name="Eligibility"></a>Eligibility criteria</strong></h4> <p>Adults who have mild to moderate COVID-19 (confirmed by a PCR or medically verified RAT) and who can start treatment within five days of symptom onset, are <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/treatments/eligibility" target="_blank">eligible</a> to be prescribed oral antiviral treatments if:</p> <ul> <li>they are 70 years of age or older*</li> <li>they are 50 years of age or older with two other risk factors for severe disease</li> <li>they identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin, and are 30 years of age or older with one other risk factor for severe disease; or</li> <li>they are 18 years of age or older and moderately to severely immunocompromised.</li> </ul> Please note: As of 1 April 2023, people who are 60-69 years of age with <strong>one risk factor</strong> for severe illness will have access to PBS-subsidised Paxlovid. Read the Minister for Health and Aged Care’s press release on this development <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-mark-butler-mp/media/expanded-access-to-subsidised-oral-antiviral-paxlovid-and-other-covid-19-supports?language=en">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <em>*in people aged 70 years of age and above treatment should be initiated as soon as possible after diagnosis is confirmed even if the patient is asymptomatic. </em><br />   <div paraeid="{77ea39bf-f518-458f-8eec-28105f429240}{201}" paraid="739976807">For further information on these medicines and risk factors for eligibility, see the RACGP’s <a href="/clinical-resources/covid-19-resources/clinical-care/oral-antiviral-treatments-for-covid-19-br-prescrib/introduction"><em>Oral treatments for COVID-19: Prescribing information for GPs</em></a><br />  </div> <h4 paraeid="{77ea39bf-f518-458f-8eec-28105f429240}{201}" paraid="739976807"><a id="update1" name="update1"></a><strong>National Clinical Evidence Taskforce recommendations</strong></h4> <div paraeid="{77ea39bf-f518-458f-8eec-28105f429240}{201}" paraid="739976807">The <a href="https://clinicalevidence.net.au/covid-19/" target="_blank">National Clinical Evidence Taskforce</a> (the Taskforce) has released treatment recommendations for the use of both <a href="https://app.magicapp.org/#/guideline/L4Q5An/section/LA6kkM" target="_blank">Paxlovid</a> and <a href="https://app.magicapp.org/#/guideline/L4Q5An/section/Lql2q4" target="_blank">Lagevrio</a>. The Taskforce’s <a href="https://app.magicapp.org/#/guideline/L4Q5An/section/jboz6G" target="_blank">latest recommendation on the use of Lagevrio</a> is ‘Do not routinely use molnupiravir for the treatment of COVID-19.’<br /> <br /> The Taskforce has stated that there may be specific circumstances for the highest risk patients, where all other treatment options are contraindicated or inappropriate, in which non-routine use of Lagevrio might be considered. See the <a href="https://clinicalevidence.net.au/wp-content/uploads/molnupiravir-rationale.pdf" target="_blank">Taskforce’s rationale</a> for the updated recommendations.<br /> <br /> Please note that the PBS eligibility for both medicines is broader than the Taskforce recommendations.<br />  </div> <h3 paraeid="{ccac7447-84ac-4813-b165-d0b58a854c9c}{149}" paraid="348999351"><strong>Evusheld</strong></h3> <p>Evusheld (tixagevimab and cilgavimab) has been <a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/tga-provisionally-approves-astrazenecas-combination-therapy-tixagevimab-and-cilgavimab-evusheld-pre-exposure-prevention-prophylaxis-covid-19" target="_blank">provisionally approved</a> by the TGA  for the prevention of COVID-19 in people who are at risk of infection but have not been exposed to the virus (pre-exposure prevention of COVID-19).</p> <p><a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/tga-provisionally-approves-astrazenecas-combination-therapy-tixagevimab-and-cilgavimab-evusheld-pre-exposure-prevention-prophylaxis-covid-19" target="_blank">Provisional approval</a> has been granted for pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 in people aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg:</p> <ul> <li>who have moderate-to-severe immune compromise due to a medical condition or receipt of immunosuppressive medications or treatments that make it likely that they will not mount an adequate immune response to COVID-19 vaccination; or</li> <li>for whom vaccination is not recommended due to a history of severe adverse reaction to a COVID‐19 vaccine or COVID‐19 vaccine component.</li> </ul> Pre-exposure prevention with Evusheld is not a substitute for vaccination in people for whom COVID-19 vaccination is recommended.<br />   <p>Evusheld is not currently listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Evusheld is distributed via the National Medical Stockpile to state and territory governments. Information on access to this medicine can be found via each <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/treatments/access">state/territory health department website</a>.</p> <p>The Department of Health has published guidance on the <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022/06/evusheld-fact-sheet-for-health-professionals.pdf" target="_blank">use of Evusheld</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel "> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading1722984088607_4" role="tab"> <div class="panel-title"><a aria-controls="collapse1722984088607_4" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed" data-parent="#collapse1722984088607" data-target="#collapse1722984088607_4" data-toggle="collapse" href="javascript:void(0)">COVID-19 confirmed case and contact isolation requirements </a></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="heading1722984088607_4" class="panel-collapse collapse" id="collapse1722984088607_4" role="tabpanel"> <div class="panel-body"> <p><a id="update4" name="update4"></a><br /> Mandatory isolation requirements for COVID-19 positive people has now ceased, with each jurisdiction implementing the change via relevant public health legislation. Exceptions apply for workers in aged care, disability care, aboriginal healthcare and hospital care sectors.<br /> <br /> See current requirements and advice in each state and territory below:<br />  </p> <table width="100%"> <thead> <tr> <td width="15%">State / Territory</td> <td width="15%">Information for confirmed cases </td> <td width="30%">Information for contacts </td> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td width="15%">Australian Capital Territory</td> <td width="15%"><a href="https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/stay-safe-and-healthy/information-for-people-who-test-positive-for-covid-19" target="_blank">Access here</a></td> <td width="30%"><a href="https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/stay-safe-and-healthy/exposed-to-covid19" target="_blank">Access here</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%">New South Wales </td> <td width="15%"><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/management/advice-for-confirmed" target="_blank">Access here</a></td> <td width="30%"><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/management/people-exposed-to-covid#:~:text=What%20are%20my%20legal%20requirements,do%20this%20by%20NSW%20Health." target="_blank">Access here</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%">Northern Territory </td> <td width="15%"><a href="https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/living-with-covid-19/covid-19-positive" target="_blank">Access here</a></td> <td width="30%"><a href="https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/living-with-covid-19/close-contacts" target="_blank">Access here</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%">Queensland </td> <td width="15%"><a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed/i-have-covid" target="_blank">Access here</a></td> <td width="30%"><a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed/exposed-to-covid/close-contacts" target="_blank">Access here</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%">South Australia </td> <td width="15%"><a href="https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/covid-19/cases+and+contacts/what+to+do+if+i+test+positive/what+to+do+if+i+test+positive" target="_blank">Access here</a></td> <td width="30%"><a href="https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/covid-19/cases+and+contacts/close+contact+advice/close+contact+advice" target="_blank">Access here</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%">Tasmania </td> <td width="15%"><a href="https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/keeping-yourself-safe/information-for-positive-cases" target="_blank">Access here</a></td> <td width="30%"><a href="https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/keeping-yourself-safe/contact-tracing/advice-for-contacts#:~:text=What%20you%20are%20required%20to,symptoms%20develop%20at%20any%20time." target="_blank">Access here</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%">Victoria </td> <td width="15%"><a href="https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/checklist-cases" target="_blank">Access here</a></td> <td width="30%"><a href="https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/checklist-contacts" target="_blank">Access here</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%">Western Australia </td> <td width="15%"><a href="https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/articles/a_e/coronavirus/covid19-cases-and-contacts#:~:text=You%20are%20a%20close%20contact%20if%20you%20had%20the%20following,you%20were%20not%20wearing%20masks." target="_blank">Access here</a></td> <td width="30%"><a href="https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/articles/a_e/coronavirus/covid19-cases-and-contacts#:~:text=You%20are%20a%20close%20contact%20if%20you%20had%20the%20following,you%20were%20not%20wearing%20masks." target="_blank">Access here</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p aria-level="1" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9b3c7dca-38f4-472b-95b6-e49083aff3b3}{86}" paraid="1534783851" role="heading" xml:lang="EN-US"> </p> <p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a5c27fc0-968c-490d-bddb-32c97d1cea1e}{78}" paraid="1807575237" xml:lang="EN-US"> </p> <br />  </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel "> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading1722984088607_5" role="tab"> <div class="panel-title"><a aria-controls="collapse1722984088607_5" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed" data-parent="#collapse1722984088607" data-target="#collapse1722984088607_5" data-toggle="collapse" href="javascript:void(0)">Resources for patients who test positive for COVID-19 </a></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="heading1722984088607_5" class="panel-collapse collapse" id="collapse1722984088607_5" role="tabpanel"> <div class="panel-body"> <p><a id="update5" name="update5"></a><br /> Most people who test positive for COVID-19 will likely only experience mild symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment or hospitalisation, especially if fully vaccinated. Patients can use the most relevant information in the RACGP’s <a href="/clinical-resources/covid-19-resources/patient-resources/managing-mild-covid-19-at-home" target="_blank">COVID-19 patient guide</a> to self-manage their illness at home. An online version is now accessible from the same page.<br /> <br /> Healthdirect has launched an <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/managing-covid-19/what-to-do" target="_blank">online tool</a> (based on our COVID-19 patient guide) to help COVID-19-positive patients know what they should do while isolating at home and when to seek medical help. People with COVID-19 are advised that if they are worried about their symptoms, but it is not an emergency, they should use the <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/symptom-checker/tool" target="_blank">COVID-19 Symptom Checker</a> or call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 for free information and advice.<br /> <br /> The Department of Health (DoH) has also published<a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/translated/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-people-who-test-positive-for-covid-19-or-are-close-contacts-other-languages" target="_blank"> information for people who test positive for COVID-19 or are close contacts</a> in 63 languages.<br /> <br /> People can also access state specific guidance via their state or territory health department website:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/stay-safe-and-healthy/isolation-information-for-people-with-confirmed-covid-19">Australian Capital Territory</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/testing/self-isolation-rules">New South Wales</a></li> <li><a href="https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/living-with-covid-19/covid-19-positive">Northern Territory</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed/i-have-covid">Queensland</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/covid-19/testing+and+tracing/information+about+a+positive+result+for+covid-19">South Australia</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/keeping-yourself-safe/information-for-positive-cases">Tasmania</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/checklist-cases">Victoria</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus">Western Australia</a></li> </ul> <p>You may consider linking these resources from your practice website and sharing them via your practice’s social media accounts.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel "> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading1722984088607_6" role="tab"> <div class="panel-title"><a aria-controls="collapse1722984088607_6" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed" data-parent="#collapse1722984088607" data-target="#collapse1722984088607_6" data-toggle="collapse" href="javascript:void(0)">Supporting specific communities </a></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="heading1722984088607_6" class="panel-collapse collapse" id="collapse1722984088607_6" role="tabpanel"> <div class="panel-body"> <div aria-multiselectable="true" class="panel-group" id="collapse1665099438921" role="tablist"> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading1665099438921_0" role="tab"> <div class="panel-title"><a aria-controls="collapse1665099438921_0" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed" data-parent="#collapse1665099438921" data-target="#collapse1665099438921_0" data-toggle="collapse" href="javascript:void(0)">Supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities </a></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="heading1665099438921_0" class="panel-collapse collapse" id="collapse1665099438921_0" role="tabpanel"> <div class="panel-body"> <h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9cb02dbc-4f08-4d36-923d-8f5f44f45ee0}{11}" paraid="1834340862" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a id="update6" name="update6"></a></span></h3> <h3>Information pack for multicultural communities</h3> <p>The Department of Health has published an information pack for multicultural communities about COVID-19, translated into 63 languages.<br /> <br /> Information in the pack includes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>COVID-19 health and safety tips</p> </li> <li> <p>Rapid antigen tests (RATs)</p> </li> <li> <p>Testing positive for COVID-19</p> </li> <li> <p>Oral treatments for COVID-19</p> </li> </ul> <p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{590abfe1-ec26-47c3-beae-3d4b3197ce9c}{221}" paraid="410151766" xml:lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/information-pack-for-multicultural-communities-about-covid-19" target="_blank">Access the pack</a><br />  </p> <h3 lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{590abfe1-ec26-47c3-beae-3d4b3197ce9c}{221}" paraid="410151766" xml:lang="EN-GB">New in-language Rapid Antigen Test resources  </h3> <p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{590abfe1-ec26-47c3-beae-3d4b3197ce9c}{237}" paraid="925294924" xml:lang="EN-GB">The Department of Health has released a <a href="/FSDEDEV/media/documents/RACGP/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Rapid-Antigen-Test-communications-pack.pdf" target="_blank">COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) communications pack</a> for multicultural audiences. The pack contains links to in-language communication resources, with information about rapid antigen tests including:  </p> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="89" role="listitem"> <p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{b3213916-fdfc-4896-a18d-9ad90e98f78f}{154}" paraid="1097157553" xml:lang="EN-GB">where to get RATs </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="89" role="listitem"> <p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{b3213916-fdfc-4896-a18d-9ad90e98f78f}{196}" paraid="354848190" xml:lang="EN-GB">how to use RATs </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="89" role="listitem"> <p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{b3213916-fdfc-4896-a18d-9ad90e98f78f}{223}" paraid="2089521636" xml:lang="EN-GB">understanding RAT results </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="89" role="listitem"> <p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{b3213916-fdfc-4896-a18d-9ad90e98f78f}{250}" paraid="1842219064" xml:lang="EN-GB">what to do if a RAT result is positive. </p> </li> </ul> <p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{590abfe1-ec26-47c3-beae-3d4b3197ce9c}{48}" paraid="625836051" xml:lang="EN-GB">Resources include animations, posters, social tiles and fact sheets. </p> <p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{590abfe1-ec26-47c3-beae-3d4b3197ce9c}{42}" paraid="811452890" xml:lang="EN-GB"><strong><a href="/FSDEDEV/media/documents/RACGP/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Rapid-Antigen-Test-communications-pack.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Access the pack</a></strong><br />  </p> <h3>Telehealth consultations requiring an interpreter:</h3> <p>The RACGP has released a guide to support GPs conduct <a href="/clinical-resources/covid-19-resources/telehealth/telehealth-consultations-using-an-interpreter" target="_blank">telehealth consultations with patients requiring an interpreter</a>. </p> The Australian Government’s Translation and Interpreting Service (TIS) has a Doctor’s Priority Line, and as a GP you are eligible for a free TIS code. If not already registered, general practices can register by calling 1300 131 450 or by visiting the <a href="https://tisonline.tisnational.gov.au/RegisterAgency" target="_blank">TIS website</a>. <br />   <h3>Resources for GPs:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/" target="_blank">Australian refugee health practice guide</a></li> <li><a href="/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/guidelines-by-topic/accepted-clinical-guidelines/guide-for-clinicians-working-with-interpreters" target="_blank"><em>Guide for clinicians working with interpreters in healthcare settings</em></a></li> <li>Australian guidelines for the prevention and treatment of acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and complex PTSD – chapter on the <a href="https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Chapter-9-7.-Refugees-and-asylum-seekers.pdf" target="_blank">psychological care of traumatised refugees and asylum seekers</a></li> <li><a href="/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/guidelines-by-topic/accepted-clinical-guidelines/guide-for-clinicians-working-with-interpreters" target="_blank">Guide for clinicians working with interpreters in healthcare settings</a></li> <li><em>Generally Speaking</em> podcast – episode on <a href="/generallyspeaking/episodes/2020/refugee-and-asylum-seeker-health" target="_blank">refugee and asylum seeker health</a></li> </ul>   <h3><a id="update30" name="update30"></a>National multilingual resources:</h3> <ul> <li>Healthdirect <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid-clarity">COVID clarity</a> – in-language COVID-19 guidance</li> <li>Maridulu Budyari Gumal SPHERE – <a href="https://www.thesphere.com.au/news/reaching-those-who-need-it-most-with-a-covid-19-message-they-can-understand-and-act-upon" target="_blank">36 multilingual fact sheets</a> containing medical advice and instructions during COVID-19 covering Arthritis, Asthma, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes and Stroke translated into Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Standard and Simplified), Greek, Italian and Vietnamese</li> <li>Ethnolink <a href="https://www.ethnolink.com.au/covid-19-coronavirus-translated-resources/" target="_blank">Information in your language</a> - translated information from federal, state, territory and local government and the World Health Organization</li> <li>SBS <a href="https://www.sbs.com.au/language/coronavirus" target="_blank">Coronavirus information in your language</a> – news and information about COVID-19 in 63 languages</li> <li>Department of Home Affairs <a href="https://covid19inlanguage.homeaffairs.gov.au/" target="_blank">COVID-19 in your language</a> – information on the current outbreak in multiple languages</li> <li>Department of Health <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/translated" target="_blank">Translated resources</a> – fact sheets and posters on the current outbreak in multiple languages</li> <li><a href="https://www.myauscovid-19.org.au/" target="_blank">MyAus COVID-19 App</a> – a multilingual resource for CALD communities on COVID-19 and available supports</li> </ul>   <h3>State and territory multilingual resources:</h3> <ul> </ul> <p><strong>New South Wales:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre-tmhc/news-and-events/covid-19-and-culturally-diverse-communities" target="_blank">Transcultural Mental Health Centre</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/resources-other-languages" target="_blank">NSW Health</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Queensland:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.refugeehealthnetworkqld.org.au/news/" target="_blank">Refugee Health Network Queensland</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/support-and-resources/translated-resources" target="_blank">Queensland Government</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Victoria:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcht.nsf/PresentEnglishResource?Open&x=&s=Coronavirus" target="_blank">Health Translations </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/translated-resources-coronavirus-disease-covid-19" target="_blank">Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cohealth.org.au/coronavirus-resources/" target="_blank">CoHealth</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading1665099438921_1" role="tab"> <div class="panel-title"><a aria-controls="collapse1665099438921_1" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed" data-parent="#collapse1665099438921" data-target="#collapse1665099438921_1" data-toggle="collapse" href="javascript:void(0)">Supporting people with disability </a></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="heading1665099438921_1" class="panel-collapse collapse" id="collapse1665099438921_1" role="tabpanel"> <div class="panel-body"> <p><a id="update7" name="update7"></a></p> <h3 paraeid="{690100c9-d393-4615-8298-7a2690e9f3ee}{83}" paraid="1115653240">Emergency COVID-19 planning for people with disability and COVID-19 oral treatments</h3> <p paraeid="{690100c9-d393-4615-8298-7a2690e9f3ee}{83}" paraid="1115653240">People with disability can benefit from a COVID-19 plan that is tailored to their unique support needs. The <a href="https://collaborating4inclusion.org/covid-19-person-centred-emergency-preparedness/" target="_blank">COVID-19 Person-centred Emergency Planning (PCEP) guide</a> helps people with disability to get the facts about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and make a plan for how they will manage if they contract COVID-19.<br />  <br /> The PCEP guide was recently updated to recommend that people with disability speak to their GP about COVID-19 oral treatments.<br />  <br /> Speaking to patients about the suitability of COVID-19 oral treatments for them and how they could access their treatments, before they contract COVID-19, can help them be prepared.<br /> <br /> You can share the PCEP guide with people with disability (and their supporters) who may benefit from developing a COVID-19 plan. The PCEP guide is available in Standard English and Easy Read.<br />  <br /> The Department of Health recently held a webinar on COVID-19 oral treatments and winter preparedness webinar for people with disability, which can be accessed <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/webinars/covid-19-treatments-and-winter-preparedness-webinar-for-people-with-disability-28-april-2022" target="_blank">on the Department’s website</a>.<br />  <br /> Information on oral treatments for COVID-19 is available <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/treatments/oral#:~:text=People%2065%20years%20or%20older,irrespective%20of%20vaccination%20status%2C%20and" target="_blank">Department of Health</a> and <a href="/clinical-resources/covid-19-resources/clinical-care/oral-antiviral-treatments-for-covid-19-br-prescrib/introduction" target="_blank">RACGP</a> websites. The Department also held a forum on COVID-19 treatments for primary care clinicians in early April. A recording of this session can be <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/webinars/covid-19-treatments-forum-7-april-2022" target="_blank">accessed here</a>.<br />  </p> <h3 paraeid="{690100c9-d393-4615-8298-7a2690e9f3ee}{83}" paraid="1115653240">Guidelines for the rights of people with disability during COVID-19</h3> <div lang="EN-US" paraeid="{27762a4e-25b8-4f18-bf31-755d624a3532}{133}" paraid="1117786371" xml:lang="EN-US">Guidelines have been developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission to support the rights of people with disability during the COVID-19 pandemic. <br /> The guidelines are designed to assist healthcare, disability services and support workers to take a human rights-based approach to decision-making during the pandemic. </div> <div lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{051e71ce-9759-40f2-ba37-d0563df5ebcd}{208}" paraid="1584027743" xml:lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/publications/guidelines-rights-people-disability-health-and-disability" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Access the guidelines</a><br />  </div> <h3 paraeid="{690100c9-d393-4615-8298-7a2690e9f3ee}{83}" paraid="1115653240">COVID-19 Health Professionals National Disability Advisory Service</h3> <div paraeid="{690100c9-d393-4615-8298-7a2690e9f3ee}{87}" paraid="1260338567">GPs and other health professionals caring people with disability can now access a telephone advisory service being piloted to provide specialised clinical advice during the COVID-19 pandemic.  </div> <div paraeid="{690100c9-d393-4615-8298-7a2690e9f3ee}{121}" paraid="1945719023"><br /> The COVID-19 Health Professionals National Disability Advisory Service (managed by Healthdirect Australia on behalf of the Australian Department of Health) provides specialised advice regarding the care of a person with disability diagnosed with COVID-19 or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Some people with disability may require reasonable adjustments to their healthcare to ensure they receive, either COVID-19 testing or treatment, with minimum distress. The Advisory Service can provide specific support required to address communication and management issues, such as behaviours of concern and the reduction of risk to the patient and staff involved in the process.<br /> <br /> The Advisory Service is staffed by health professionals with disability service qualifications and experience working with people with disability. To access the service call 1800 131 330. The service is available between 7.00 am - 11.00 pm (AEST) seven days a week. <br />  </div> <h3>National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)</h3> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus" target="_blank">Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and support</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus/latest-advice-ndis" target="_blank">Latest advice from the NDIS</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus/participants-coronavirus-covid-19" target="_blank">Information for NDIS participants</a> - This page includes information about changes announced on 27 April 2020 to support NDIS participants during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include increased flexibility to purchase low cost assistive technology, two new support items for participants in Supported Independent Living arrangements, and online access to the Access Request Form and Supporting Evidence Form.</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus/providers-coronavirus-covid-19" target="_blank">Information for NDIS providers</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/participants/covid-19-people-disability" target="_blank">NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission</a></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <h4>Australian Government information/resources</h4> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/advice-for-people-at-risk-of-coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-people-with-disability" target="_blank">Department of Health – Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for people with disability</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/management-and-operational-plan-for-people-with-disability" target="_blank">Management and Operational Plan for COVID-19 for People with Disability</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers/information-and-referrals-for-people-with-disability-and-their-supporters-about-coronavirus-covid-19" target="_blank">Department of Social Services – Information and referrals for people with disability and their supporters about coronavirus (COVID-19)</a> - This page includes information about the Disability Information Helpline.</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affected-coronavirus-covid-19/if-you-already-get-payment-from-us/people-disability" target="_blank">Services Australia – People with disability</a></p> </li> </ul>   <h3>Disability organisations</h3> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://pwd.org.au/covid-19-hub/" target="_blank">People with Disability Australia</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.nds.org.au/resources/coronavirus-covid-19" target="_blank">National Disability Services</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.afdo.org.au/coronavirus-covid-19-information/" target="_blank">Australian Federation of Disability Organisations</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://cid.org.au/covid-19/" target="_blank">Council for Intellectual Disability</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://fpdn.org.au/category/coronavirus/" target="_blank">First Peoples Disability Network Australia</a><br />  </p> </li> </ul> <h3>Disability service providers</h3> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://www.yooralla.com.au/covid-19" target="_blank">Yooralla</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.scopeaust.org.au/about-scope/coronavirus/" target="_blank">Scope</a></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading1665099438921_2" role="tab"> <div class="panel-title"><a aria-controls="collapse1665099438921_2" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed" data-parent="#collapse1665099438921" data-target="#collapse1665099438921_2" data-toggle="collapse" href="javascript:void(0)">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health </a></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="heading1665099438921_2" class="panel-collapse collapse" id="collapse1665099438921_2" role="tabpanel"> <div class="panel-body"><a id="update8" name="update8"></a> <p> </p> <h3>National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) resources</h3> The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) are leading a COVID-19 Taskforce (the Taskforce) which includes government and member representatives.<br /> <br /> It is recommended that members monitor the <a href="https://www.naccho.org.au/aboriginal-health-alerts-coronavirus-covid-19/" target="_blank">NACCHO Coronavirus site</a> for updates and subscribe to the <a href="https://nacchocommunique.com/" target="_blank">NACCHO Communique</a> for the latest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector news and information on COVID-19. <h3><br /> Recommendations for healthcare teams supporting prevention and management of COVID-19 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people</h3> <p>The RACGP, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), Lowitja Institute and Australian National University (ANU) are working together to develop a series of rolling, evidence-based recommendations to assist healthcare teams with the prevention and management of COVID-19 in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and other primary care settings.</p> <p>The guidance is available now through <a href="https://www.naccho.org.au/aboriginal-health-alerts-coronavirus-covid-19/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NACCHO’s online COVID-19 information hub</a> and includes:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/5328468/Resources/COVID Clinical Guidelines/Managing mild covid-19 in the home.pdf?hsCtaTracking=f9edef15-4f18-44fd-b267-e0a2ce9932b5%7Cf2c2be49-7f2d-49d1-b342-996650578bf0" target="_blank">Managing mild covid-19 in the home: Considerations and recommendations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities - A rapid evidence summary</a></li> <li><a href="https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/5328468/Resources/COVID Clinical Guidelines/Considerations-for-travel-14-Dec-2020.pdf?hsCtaTracking=c8d9ca39-b861-4c78-8af0-86c975b00620%7C4fcb1571-43d0-4cfd-aa40-0668e1cf8361" target="_blank">What are the key considerations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members who need to travel outside their community for healthcare or other reasons?</a></li> <li><a href="https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/5328468/Resources/COVID Clinical Guidelines/Assess-and-manage-risk-of-severe-illness-if-COVID-19-contracted-by-healthcare-workers.pdf?hsCtaTracking=4c866441-c677-4672-bc72-b289d741bdbc%7C23c773bd-f6a4-4cc6-8832-a0d8d8c71866" target="_blank">How do you assess and manage risk of severe COVID-19 illness in primary healthcare workers?</a></li> <li><a href="https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/5328468/Resources/COVID Clinical Guidelines/COVID-19-Meeting-requirements-of-isolation-and-quarantine-16-Sep-2020-1.pdf?hsCtaTracking=a56c3ebb-43bc-4549-9fc9-3a1f3a23b9a2%7C623aab51-133f-4dbb-a494-22432160204d" target="_blank">What needs to be considered to support someone to meet requirements of isolation and quarantine?</a></li> <li><a href="https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/5328468/Resources/COVID Clinical Guidelines/COVID-19-Social-emotional-wellbeing-for-healthcare-workers-16-Sep-2020-1.pdf?hsCtaTracking=7853d46e-d15e-4482-8837-d5f102478cda%7C12711f4e-2ac9-445a-b630-1b9e887889ba" target="_blank">What social and emotional wellbeing and mental health care/support is needed for health care workers (HCWs) in the context of COVID-19?</a></li> <li><a href="https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/5328468/Resources/COVID Clinical Guidelines/COVID-19-Physically-examining-a-patient-with-respiratory-symptoms-16-Sep-2020-1.pdf?hsCtaTracking=87f179b6-0f84-4840-922e-95c6879f2dd2%7C2834dff8-6d7b-4998-8d56-331d46784282" target="_blank">How do health care workers minimise their risk of acquiring infection and of spreading infection between patients while physically examining a patient with respiratory symptoms?</a></li> <li><a href="https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/5328468/Resources/COVID Clinical Guidelines/COVID-19-Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander-children-with-chronic-suppurative-lung-disease-16-Sep-2020.pdf?hsCtaTracking=d25c8182-40dc-4637-ab70-877c136cebd4%7Cd4ad4294-ba98-446a-a5fb-f00e82e51b3c" target="_blank">COVID-19 in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with chronic suppurative lung disease (CSLD) - Guidance for primary care</a></li> <li><a href="https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/5328468/Resources/COVID Clinical Guidelines/What-quarantine-measures-are-required-for-healthcare-workers-travelling-to-remote-communities.pdf?hsCtaTracking=5c000c41-1745-400b-8a00-d32163b658c7%7C29ffe502-c361-4ffe-b8f0-889e3be88d76" target="_blank">What quarantine measures are required for healthcare workers travelling to remote communities?</a></li> <li><a href="https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/5328468/Resources/COVID Clinical Guidelines/What-quarantine-measures-are-required-for-healthcare-workers-travelling-from-higher-prevalence-areas-to-low-prevalence-areas.pdf?hsCtaTracking=ba4e1d17-d13a-485a-8398-e57ce90809d0%7Cc2625bdc-546f-4425-a272-72e33190b645" target="_blank">What quarantine measures are required for healthcare workers travelling from higher prevalence areas to low prevalence areas?</a></li> <li><a href="https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/5328468/Resources/COVID Clinical Guidelines/COVID-19-Transporting-patients-who-dont-have-confirmed-or-probable-SARS-CoV-2-26-June-2020.pdf?hsCtaTracking=e49e2972-0ad8-4c28-96ab-ca4891e5b2b0%7C1f941c3d-c693-430d-a40f-1f7a5d1e161d" target="_blank">What is best practice when transporting patients who do not have confirmed or probable SARS-CoV-2: </a> <ul> <li>without fever or respiratory symptoms?</li> <li>with fever or respiratory symptoms?</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3><br /> Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA) resources</h3> <p>Access to information and resources from the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA) from the AIDA <a href="https://www.aida.org.au/covid-19/" target="_blank">website</a>.   </p> <p>AIDA are conducting twice-weekly peer support forums for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors.<b> </b>Please contact <a href="mailto:communications@aida.org.au" target="_blank">communications@aida.org.au</a> for log-in details. </p>   <h3>Department of health resources</h3> <p>The Department of Health have released <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-resources-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people-and-remote-communities" target="_blank">Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources</a> for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and remote communities.<br />  </p> <h3>Management Plan for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Populations</h3> The <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/management-plan-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-populations" target="_blank">‘Management Plan for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Populations’ </a>has been developed by the <a href="https://www.naccho.org.au/home/aboriginal-health-alerts-coronavirus-covid-19/advisory-group-communiques/" target="_blank">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Advisory Group on COVID-19</a> and endorsed by the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC).<br /> <br /> The Management Plan outlines key issues and considerations in planning, response and management of COVID-19 that need to be addressed at all levels of governance, in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, including impacted communities.<br />  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel "> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading1722984088607_7" role="tab"> <div class="panel-title"><a aria-controls="collapse1722984088607_7" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed" data-parent="#collapse1722984088607" data-target="#collapse1722984088607_7" data-toggle="collapse" href="javascript:void(0)">Mental health and wellbeing for GPs and patients </a></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="heading1722984088607_7" class="panel-collapse collapse" id="collapse1722984088607_7" role="tabpanel"> <div class="panel-body"> <p><a id="update9" name="update9"></a></p> <h3><strong>Caring for yourself</strong></h3> <p>During events such as the current coronavirus situation, additional pressure may be placed on GPs and practice staff as frontline workers through increased patient attendance to the practice, responding to fear and anxiety amidst the community and staying up to date as the situation evolves.</p> <p>It is important during such times that GPs and practice staff take time to care for themselves and take the opportunity to debrief with colleagues. If you require additional support, services are available, specifically developed for doctors.<br />  </p> <h4><strong>The Essential Network (TEN) for frontline workers</strong></h4> This new <a href="https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ten/" target="_blank">online e-mental health hub</a>, developed by the Black Dog Institute, connects frontline healthcare workers with services to cope with the stress of the ongoing pandemic.   <br />   <h4><strong>DRS4DRS</strong></h4> <p>You can also access support via the <a href="https://www.drs4drs.com.au/getting-help/" target="_blank">DRS4DRS</a> website and state/territory based helplines. <a href="https://www.drs4drs.com.au/getting-help/" target="_blank">DRS4DRS</a> is an independent program providing confidential support and resources to doctors and medical students across Australia, by doctors. Confidential phone advice is available 24/7 for any doctor or medical student in Australia via each state/territory helpline and referral service.</p> <p> </p> <h4><strong>Hand-n-Hand Peer Support</strong></h4> <p>Helping Australian & New Zealand Nurses and Doctors (<a href="https://www.handnhand.org.au/" target="_blank">Hand-n-Hand</a>) was founded as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing emotional burden that came with it.</p> <p>Hundreds of people across the healthcare sector have now signed up to be a part of the growing peer support movement. <a href="https://www.handnhand.org.au/" target="_blank">Visit their website</a> to find out more and get involved.<br />  </p> <h4><strong>RACGP GP Support Program</strong></h4> <p>Should you need support, don't hesitate to contact the RACGP <a href="/running-a-practice/practice-management/gp-wellbeing/the-gp-support-program" target="_blank">GP Support Program</a>. This is a free and confidential psychological support service available to all members, delivered by LifeWorks Access the service by calling 1300 361 008 (24 hours/7 days).<br />  </p> <h4><strong>Immediate 24/7 supports</strong></h4> Beyond Blue Support Service - 1300 22 4636<br /> Lifeline Crisis Support - 13 11 14<br />   <h3><strong>Providing mental health and wellbeing support to your patients</strong></h3>  GPs play a critical role in the ongoing mental health and wellness of their patients.  <p><br /> The <a href="https://gpmhsc.org.au/InfoSection/Index/4715f36f-5fee-4907-93d4-6be6ccb55aa8" target="_blank">General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC)</a> has collated important information to help you support and care for the mental health and wellbeing of your patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.<br /> <br /> This includes:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://gpmhsc.org.au/info/detail/b64772fc-1099-4b38-8d90-721540e78d0c/resources" target="_blank">Mental health resources</a> - resources, factsheets and guides</li> <li><a href="https://gpmhsc.org.au/info/detail/c7a74501-72fa-4352-a242-903221f73463/telehealth-consultations" target="_blank">Telehealth consultations</a> - information on MBS item numbers for the provision of telehealth (videoconferencing and phone) consultations by GPs with and without mental health training.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h4><strong>Aged Care COVID-19 Grief and Bereavement Service</strong></h4> <p>Do you or your practice provide care in residential aged care or for home care recipients?<br /> <br /> Aged care residents, home care recipients, their families, loved ones and staff affected by loss or trauma as a result of COVID-19 can now access free grief, loss and bereavement support services.<br /> <br /> Tailored, easy-to-access support is available via the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement, including in-person help when possible.<br /> <br /> Call 1800 222 220 or visit the <a href="https://aged.grief.org.au/" target="_blank">Aged Care COVID-19 Grief and Bereavement Service website</a> for help, or to download the MyGrief app. All services are inclusive, confidential, and eligible for the Translating and Interpreting Service and Auslan.<br />  </p> <h3> </h3> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel "> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading1722984088607_8" role="tab"> <div class="panel-title"><a aria-controls="collapse1722984088607_8" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed" data-parent="#collapse1722984088607" data-target="#collapse1722984088607_8" data-toggle="collapse" href="javascript:void(0)">Face masks in general practice </a></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="heading1722984088607_8" class="panel-collapse collapse" id="collapse1722984088607_8" role="tabpanel"> <div class="panel-body"> <p><a id="Masks" name="Masks"></a></p> <p paraeid="{633423c3-99d6-4ecb-867f-7c4502e544d7}{244}" paraid="1152909709">As COVID-19 transmission prevention measures are removed, use of face masks in general practice is no longer nationally mandated. In the event jurisdictions remove mask mandates in general practice, the RACGP strongly encourages practices to continue mask use for the practice team, patients, and visitors. Practices can make it a condition of entry to the practice to wear a mask.  </p> <p paraeid="{beb2204f-ea9e-4c0e-943a-ac15cb5f1648}{1}" paraid="835043970">You can display <a href="/clinical-resources/covid-19-resources/infection-control/management-of-pandemics" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">RACGP developed posters</a> to inform patients of mask requirements, as well as noting this on your practice website, online booking system and phone holding message. It is suggested that this requirement is also outlined in your practice’s infection prevention and control policy and COVID Safety Plan (a COVID Safety Plan template is <a href="/clinical-resources/covid-19-resources/infection-control/covid-safety-plan-template" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">available here</a>).<br /> <br /> Processes must be in place to facilitate access to care for patients who are not able to wear a mask or who are deaf or hard of hearing and who cannot communicate with clinicians who are wearing a mask. These processes will depend on capacity within the practice and may include use of telehealth (telephone or video), temporary removal of mask during face-to-face consultations with those who are hard of hearing (in the absence of respiratory symptoms, with social distancing in place and noting the clinicians own risk factors and comfort), use of written notes to communicate or, if no other approach is workable, assisting the patient in seeking healthcare via another GP.<em> </em><br />  </p> <p paraeid="{beb2204f-ea9e-4c0e-943a-ac15cb5f1648}{45}" paraid="1086227407">Current mask requirements/recommendations in each state/territory are: </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/restrictions/face-masks" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Australian Capital Territory</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/guidance-on-wearing-face-masks" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">New South Wales</a></li> <li><a href="https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/slow-spread/current-restrictions" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Northern Territory</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/mandatory-masks" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Queensland</a> <a href="https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/slow-spread/current-restrictions" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/covid-19/staying+covid+safe/face+masks/face+masks" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">South Australia</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/keeping-yourself-safe/face-masks" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Tasmania</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/face-masks-when-wear-face-mask" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Victoria</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus/covid-19-coronavirus-face-masks-0" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Western Australia</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel "> <div class="panel-heading" id="heading1722984088607_9" role="tab"> <div class="panel-title"><a aria-controls="collapse1722984088607_9" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsed" data-parent="#collapse1722984088607" data-target="#collapse1722984088607_9" data-toggle="collapse" href="javascript:void(0)">Accessing PPE and pulse oximeters via PHNs </a></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="heading1722984088607_9" class="panel-collapse collapse" id="collapse1722984088607_9" role="tabpanel"> <div class="panel-body"><a id="update17" name="update17"></a> <h4 lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{be9812d0-d536-44fc-82c1-c04bff71b22a}{14}" paraid="413538128" xml:lang="EN-GB"><strong>Ordering PPE and pulse oximeters </strong></h4> <div lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{6b545f77-1953-4ebd-b728-85ffa2e3052a}{206}" paraid="2010683175" xml:lang="EN-GB"><br /> General Practice PPE and Pulse Oximeter Order Forms are available via your PHN, who will continue to be your point of contact for submitting orders. </div> <div lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{c416d769-dd4b-49d5-9645-4ff11b7d905f}{232}" paraid="1210473018" xml:lang="EN-GB"><br /> The Department of Health has published <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-completing-new-ppe-and-pulse-oximeter-order-form-gp-acchs-and-gprcs" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">information on the process of ordering PPE and Pulse Oximeteres</a>, which also outlines the eligibility criteria for accessing different supply bundles.  </div> <br /> <br />  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> 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