Please note the services listed in the online directory below are not COVID-19 testing centres.
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15 January – GCPHN Health Professionals COVID-19 Update
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11 January – GCPHN Health Professionals COVID-19 Update
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7 January – GCPHN Health Professionals COVID-19 Update
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These pathways have been endorsed by State Health Emergency Coordination Centre (SHECC) to guide primary care management of COVID-19 in the state. We would like to acknowledge and thank the Queensland HealthPathways Community, Streamliners NZ and SHECC for this excellent resource.
Click here to view all COVID-19 clinics and testing options available in the Gold Coast region.
As part of the continued response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Department of Health has provided GCPHN a limited supply of surgical masks for general practices and pharmacies. This guidance document is provided to ensure consistent and transparent management of the limited supply of personal protective equipment (PPE).
To request surgical masks, please fill in this form
To request P2/N95 masks, please fill in this form
For other general enquiries related to PPE please email: covid-19@gcphn.com.au
Information for health professionals about fit-testing and fit-checking of P2/N95 masks and the use of PPE equipment, are available in a recent GP update about COVID-19, which has been published by Gold Coast Primary Health Network. View this information here.
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GCPHN does not warrant the quality or suitability of these services and asks that you make your own enquiries to ensure the services meet your needs.
The Department of Health is providing access to a limited stockpile of eye protection goggles for general practices.
Primary Health Networks (PHNs) have been given the role of distributing eye protection goggles to general practices including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and GP respiratory clinics, with a demonstrated need, for example:
Note, at this stage, the supply of eye protection is a single distribution rather than an ongoing supply. Eye protection goggles are intended for reuse. GCPHN will consider distribution of two items per worker (including health workers and administrative staff).
PHNs have the flexibility to determine allocation of eye protection. The quantity you request should take into account your practice size and need. This includes the number of patients your practice is likely to see face-to-face, rather than via telehealth, and the availability of other services.
Please note: PHNs are also able to distribute stocks to:
To request eye protection (goggles), please fill in this form
For information on intended use of eye protection, use and reuse of eye protection including cleaning and disinfection and further information, view the Tranche 5 eye protection guidance for Qld PHNs.
For other general inquiries related to PPE please email: covid-19@gcphn.com.au
GCPHN RACF COVID-19 Updates
24 September – RACF Communique |
Changes to Aged Care AssessmentsIn the interests of supporting the health and safety of assessors and clients during the COVID-19 pandemic, telephone and telehealth aged care assessments will be adopted as the default approach for community assessments by ACATs and RAS until further notice. Face to face assessments are still permitted where necessary to support the needs of the client. This will be reviewed as the situation evolves. All assessment organisations are also being asked to increase welfare checks with clients during this period. |
There is a range of eLearning modules that have been developed specifically for Aged Care workers which can be accessed here.
If you would like to access the Aged Care training, users will need to register their workplaces as ‘Aged Care’. If you have already registered for online training but not with ‘Aged Care’ as your workplace, email support@covid-19training.gov.au for a priority response.
For more information, view page three of this guidance document.
If Commonwealth funded aged care providers are experiencing shortages and are unable to
obtain masks from any other source, the National Medical Stockpile may be in a position to
provide a small supply. This is to supplement existing supplies for aged care providers, including DVA aged care providers.
All requests will be considered, and, if appropriate, approval will be given to dispatch stock from the states and territories. States and territories may distribute National Medical Stockpile supplies to Commonwealth funded aged care providers, on behalf of the Commonwealth.
After a facility has explored alternative supply options, they may request supply from the National Medical Stockpile by emailing AgedCareCOVIDPPE@health.gov.au. This request will be reviewed and triaged based on need and urgency, with priority given to aged care providers where there has been a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19. Facilities may be contacted for further information about their request to determine priority, and may also be requested to reimburse the Stockpile at cost depending on circumstances.
Gold Coast Public Health Unit Ph: 07 5667 3200 Visit website |
Queensland Health Rapid Response – COVID-19 in a Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF)
The Rapid Response – COVID-19 in a Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF Rapid Response) aims to ensure Queensland Government mobilises quickly and effectively and engages all relevant partners in its response to COVID-19 in an aged care facility. |
COVID-19 in Residential Aged Care Facility health pathway |
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On 19 April 2020, the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, announced a one-off deployment of surgical masks from the National Medical Stockpile for allied health professionals. This guidance document is provided to ensure consistent and transparent management of the limited supply of personal protective equipment (PPE).
To request surgical masks, please fill in this form
For other general enquiries related to PPE please email: covid-19@gcphn.com.au
The Australian Government Department of Health is providing access to a limited stockpile of eye protection goggles for allied health professionals.
As supplies are limited, PHNs have been given the role of distributing eye protection goggles to allied health professionals with a demonstrated need, for example:
As per tranche 5 guidelines, unless you are required to as part of your core business, or the patient’s care cannot be deferred, allied health professionals should not see patients who are at a higher risk of COVID-19. This includes those in quarantine or with respiratory symptoms, regardless of the local epidemiology of COVID-19.
Note, at this stage, the supply of eye protection is a single distribution rather than an ongoing supply. Eye protection goggles are intended for reuse. GCPHN will consider distribution of two items per worker.
Primary Health Networks have the flexibility to determine allocation of eye protection. Supply is strictly in accordance with clinical advice and prioritises distribution to high risk areas.
To request eye protection (goggles), please fill in this form
For information on intended use of eye protection, use and reuse of eye protection including cleaning and disinfection and further information, view the Tranche 5 eye protection guidance for Qld PHNs.
For other general enquiries related to PPE please email: covid-19@gcphn.com.au
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