Aged Care Resources for GPs
GPs PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR RACFs
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GPs as Educators in RACFs 2007 Calendar |
PDF (12KB) |
| Primary Care in RACFs (Bedside Tutorials) | |
| Program Overview | PDF (33KB) |
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Roles & Responsibilities of GP Facilitator, RACF and Division |
PDF (28KB) |
| GP Facilitator Checklist | PDF (28KB) |
| Patient Consent Form | PDF (32KB) |
GP Desktop Guide to MBS Item Number PDF (39KB)
EXPLAINATION OF INDIVIDUAL EPC MBS ITEMS FOR RACFs
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Comprehensive Medical Assessment Items 712 |
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Residential Medication Mangement Review Item 903 |
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Contribution to Care Plan Item 731 |
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Allied Health and Dental Care Referrals |
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Organise or participate in RACF Case Conference |
| CMA Flowchart | PDF (16KB) |
| Summary Page of EPC MBS Items in RACFs | PDF (51KB) |
Comprehensive Medical Assessment (Item 712) - A CMA form is available in Medical Director however in many of the local RACFs they use a Common Admission form the GP only needs to complete page 4 to claim the CMA item.
Common Admission to RACF form
PDF (51KB )
Medical Assessment of CMA (page 4) MD (Medical Director) Template
RTF FOR MD (18.3KB)
RESIDENTIAL MEDICATION MANAGEMENT REVIEWS (ITEM 903)
| RMMR GP Referral Form | PDF (36.4KB) | RTF FOR MD (28KB ) |
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RMMR Management Template |
PDF (30.4KB) | RTF FOR MD (19KB) |
CONTRIBUTION TO CARE PLAN (ITEM 731)
| Care Plan Management Template | PDF (30KB) | RTF FOR MD (19KB) |
REFERRAL TO ALLIED HEALTH AND DENTAL SERVICES
Allied Health Form Dental Care Form
RTF FOR MD (310KB)
RTF FOR MD (301KB)
CASE CONFERENCE (ITEMS 734-738 and 775-779)
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Case Conference Management Template |
PDF (32KB) | RTF FOR MD (27KB) |
OTHER EPC RESOURCES
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Information leaflet for residents on EPC items in RACF |
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MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
| Guidelines for Medication Management in Residential Aged Care Facilities APAC 2002 | PDF (30KB) |
| Regional Medication Advisory Committee Terms of Reference | PDF (21KB) |
| RMAC Nurse Initiated Medication Policy | PDF (21KB) |
| RMAC Nurse Initiated Medication List | PDF (16KB) |
| RMAC Strategies for Improving Prescription Management in RACFs | PDF (27KB) |
| NSW Health Key Principles for the Production & Use of Computer-generated Medications Charts in RACFs |
PDF (58KB) |
| Residential Medication Management Reviews (Item 903) | PDF (550KB) |
TRANSFER OF MEDICAL CARE - GP TO GP FOR PATIENTS ENTERING RACFs
| Transfer of Medical Care Flowchart | PDF (28KB) |
| Transfer of Medical Care form | PDF (38KB) |
| Transfer of Medical Care MD (Medical Director) Template | RTF FOR MD (37KB) |
HOSPITAL INTERFACE
RACF Transfer to Hospital Form (Nursing) - this form was developed and piloted by local RACFs, Sutherland Hospital and the Division. Through collaboration with the SESIAHS the form has been further enhanced for use by RACFs and all hospitals in the SESIAHS. It is suggested that RACFs use this form when transferring a patient to hospital. This form is used by all the hospitals in the SESIAHS when discharging a patient to an RACF.
RACF Transfer to Hospital Form - Nursing
PDF (332KB)
RACF & SESIAHS Aged Care Discharge Summary Form
| Overview of Southcare | PDF (KB) |
| Southcare Services – description of each service, referral criteria and how to refer | PDF (KB) |
| Southcare GP fax referral to non-medical service MD (Medical Director) Template | RTF FOR MD (KB) |
| Southcare GP fax referral to non-medical service | WORD (KB) |
| Southcare referral to Geriatrician (for Medical Director) | RTF FOR MD (KB) |
| Southcare referral to Geriatrician | WORD (KB) |
| Southcare referral to Podiatrist | WORD (KB) |
SUTHERLAND SHIRE SENIORS SERVICES DIRECTORY
This provides a list of health and welfare services for seniors living in the Sutherland Shire. CLICK HERE (PDF) to download the directory or go to this link http://www.sutherland.nsw.gov.au
- Demystifying Advance Care and Advance Care Directives (PDF 39 KB) – a one page outline for GPs
- Using Advance Care Directives NSW Health PDF FILE (KB)
- Guidelines for End of Life Care & Decision Making (NSW Health) PDF (KB) or go to this link http://www.health.nsw.gov.au
- Model of Care - Advance Care Planning PDF (KB) – a document that provides how advance care planning can be implemented in various health care settings. or visit http://www.archi.net.au
- “My Health, My Future, My Choice” – A booklet for patients that explains advance care planning and directives and provides a form for people to complete their directive. To order the book contact the Advanced Care Directives Association on 0423 157 003 or click the link to print out the order form. http://www.adgp.com.au/client_images/19665.pdf
- Advance Health Care Directive PDF (KB)– A form patients can use to complete their advance health care directive. or visit this link http://www1.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
- Care of Patients in General Practice with Dementia Guidelines PDF (KB) or visit this site http://www.health.nsw.gov.au
- Alzheimer’s Australia website provides a variety of information for patients, carers and health providers. http://www.alzheimers.org.au/
- Facts about Morphine and Other Opioid Medicines in Palliative Care PDF (KB) – a brochure for patients that is designed to address and expel the myths that have evolved about opioids and replace them with facts. or visit this site http://www.pallcare.org.au
- Until the Chemist Opens - Palliation from the Doctors Bag -A journal article that identifies medications from the doctor’s bag that can be used in the palliative care crises, presents the best possible evidence for these indications, and provides GPs caring for palliative care patients after hours with management strategies.
- CareSearch website provides resource of palliative care information and evidence for GPs, Patients and Carers. http://www.caresearch.com.au/home/Home/tabid/98/Default.aspx
- Living, Caring, Working website provides information for people living with life limiting illness, their carers and co-workers. http://www.livingcaringworking.com/
- Stay on Your Feet – Your Home Safety Checklist PDF (KB) is a resource that patient can use to check the safety of their home in an attempt to reduce their risk of falls. or visit this site http://www.health.nsw.gov.au
GENERAL CLINICAL GUIDELINES/BEST PRACTICE INFORMATION
- RACGP Silver BookMedical Care of Older Persons in Residential Aged Care Facilities 3rd Edition http://www.racgp.org.au/silverbookonline/index.asp
- Joanna Briggs Institute - Follow link to view a range of best practice fact sheets on a range of issues relevant to aged care and other health issues. http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/pubs/best_practice.php
The Office of the Public Guardian exists to promote the rights and interests of people with disabilities through the practice of guardianship, advocacy and education. The Guardianship Tribunal appoints the NSW Public Guardian as guardian of last resort and the Public Guardian then acts as a substitute decision-maker for people under his guardianship. http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/opg/ll_opg.nsf/pages/OPG_index
SURVIVING THE MAZE
A series of 60 information sheets written specifically for people who are caring for an older family member or friend. Click here to download these information or go this link http://www.survivingthemaze.org.au