COVID NEWS 

Update #57

7 September 2020

• COVID Statistics 
• Advice for NSW Residents 
• RACGP Resources
• Chief Medical Officer Update
• GP COVID Webinar
• Accessing COVID-19 Facts in Topbar
• Past Education 
• Key COVID-19 Information Sources

COVID Statistics 

Local COVID-19 transmission in the last four weeks in the Nepean Blue Mountains region (as at 8pm 7 September)

Confirmed cases: 0 Cases with unknown source: 0

Advice for NSW Residents 

Please see the below advice provided by Queensland Health in relation to residents from the ACT, NSW and Victoria entering Queensland for essential healthcare: 

• Entering Queensland for essential healthcare
• Complex Care Patient Information

RACGP Resources

New resources are now available from the RACGP.

• A guide, action plan and symptom diary for patients
• Updated COVID-19 management flowcharts

Chief Medical Officer Update

The latest update from Deputy CMO, Professor Michael Kidd sent Friday 4 September, includes: 

• The National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce 
• The Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Healthcare has updated its resource Antimicrobial Stewardship in Australian Healthcare 2019

GP COVID Webinar

The next General Practitioner webinar will take place on Thursday 10 September at 11:30-midday. Professor Michael Kidd will be joined by Dr Lucas De Toca and Dr Catherine Kelaher from the Australian Government Department of Health.

Accessing COVID-19 Facts in Topbar

We have launched a new app in Topbar which allows practices to connect directly to the latest COVID-19 information on our website whilst using their clinical management system. Located in the middle of the Topbar ribbon, this app gives ease of access to the latest information without having to exit the patient record. To find out more about Topbar or to have this installed in your practice contact the Practice Support team.

Past Education 

Key COVID-19 Information Sources

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