This page aims to support local GPs, general practice staff, pharmacy, and other primary health care providers working on the frontline across Adelaide to support the COVID-19 response. We will continue to update this page with updates, information and support as needed.
Adelaide PHN continues to support health care professionals, residential aged care facilities (RACF) and vulnerable populations (including those who are homebound, and residing in RACFs and disabiliity support settings) with COVID vaccinations and appropriate guidance.
Please get in touch with our team via covid19@adelaidephn.com.au to arrange a vaccination or learn more.
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GP & Practice Resources
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Resources for GPs and Practice Staff
Preparing Your Practice
- Respiratory Hygiene Stations Factsheet for General Practice
- Environment Management for Health Professionals Factsheet
- Information & EOI for ordering PPE through Adelaide PHN from National Stockpiles
Initial Assessment, Testing & PPE:
- Practice Guidelines for Assessment and Testing of Patients Who Telephone Seeking Care
- Current SA Testing Recommendations (via SA Health's Public Health Alert 'COVID-19 Update #25' or 'Testing for COVID-19 Overview' page)
- Certificate of Compliance COVID-19 Testing (i.e. for mandatory day 1 and day 12 testing of travellers arriving from NSW, ACT, Vic):
- Infection Control Recommendations Flow Chart for General Practice
- Which Mask Should Health Care Workers Use (A4)
- Strategies for Optimising supply of PPE
- Report of Notifiable Condition or Related Death Online Form (SA Health)
SA Health GP Factsheets Regarding Care for Patients Who Have Tested Postive or are awaiting test results for COVID-19:
- Patient Pack (For Patients Awaiting Test Results or Who Have Tested Positive for COVID-19)
- Guidance for GPs on Pathways for Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Patients
- Self Isolation and Self Quarantine Advice Factsheet
- Metropolitan Referral Unit - COVID-19 Remote Surveillance Referral
COVID-19 phone lines to support clinical practice:
- National COVID-19 Health Professionals Disability Advisory Service (specialist clinical advice 8am - 9pm AEST Mon-Fri): 1800 131 330
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COVID-19 Bulk Billed MBS Telehealth Services | MBS Changes Factsheet GP and Nurses
Factsheets regarding the new temporary Bulk Billing items have been created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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General Practice Mask & Other PPE Distribution Expression of Interest
Adelaide PHN is distributing masks (surgical and N95) along with other PPE items to Adelaide general practices on behalf of the Commonwealth Department of Health and SA Health. These surgical masks are from the National and State stockpiles of PPE.
- Find out more about this distribution here
- Download and complete the EOI via this link and return to covid19@adelaidephn.com.au
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Community and Waiting Room Resources
> Get Tested Poster - signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (SA Health)
available in 16 languages: English, Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Dinka, Greek, Hakka Chin, Italian, Khmer, Mandarin (Chinese Simplified), Nepali, Persian, Polish, Spanish, Swahili and Vietnamese> Cover Your Cough (SA Health) A4 posters:
> Stop the Spread Camapign Resources - whole suite of resources. Specific resources - keep getting tested so we can keep catching up poster, let's not undo all the good (healthworker) poster
> Social Distancing (SA Health) A4 Posters
Primary Care Resources
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Community Pharmacy Resources and Factsheets
- Community Pharmacy: COVID-19 Preparedness Update
SA Health resource for Community Pharmacy outlining infection control principles, social distancing, business continuity plan, equitable access to medicines and more - Emergency Supply of Medicines and COVID-19 Factsheet
- PBS Special Arrangement and SA Exemption for Supply of Medicines Using an Image Based Prescription Facsheet
- Community Pharmacy: COVID-19 Preparedness Update
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COVID-19 Bulk Billed MBS Telehealth Services | MBS Changes Factsheet Mental Health, Allied Health and More
Factsheets regarding the new temporary Bulk Billing items have been created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Find a list of all provider factsheets in various formats here (18 Sep)
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Pharmacy and Aboriginal Controlled Health Service Surgical Mask Distribution Expression of Interest
Adelaide PHN is distributing surgical masks to Adelaide metropolitan pharmacies and Aboriginal controlled health services on behalf of the Commonwealth Department of Health. These surgical masks are from the National stockpile of PPE.
- Find out more about this distribution here
- Download and complete the EOI via this link and return to covid19@adelaidephn.com.au
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Community and Waiting Room Resources
> Get Tested Poster - signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (SA Health)
available in 16 languages: English, Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Dinka, Greek, Hakka Chin, Italian, Khmer, Mandarin (Chinese Simplified), Nepali, Persian, Polish, Spanish, Swahili and Vietnamese> Cover Your Cough (SA Health) A4 posters:
> Stop the Spread Camapign Resources - whole suite of resources. Specific resources - keep getting tested so we can keep catching up poster, let's not undo all the good (healthworker) poster
> Social Distancing (SA Health) A4 Posters
Training Modules & Webinars
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National Department of Health Webinars Regarding COVID-19
National GP Update Webinars regarding COVID-19 and led by Professor Michael Kidd AM
- Find an archive of these webinars via health.gov.au
- Subscribe to the National GP Update on COVID-19 mailing list to be alerted of upcoming live webinars
National Mental Health Care Practitioner Webinars regaridng COVID-19 and led by Professor Michael Kidd AM
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COVID-19 Infection Control Training Module for Providers and Care Workers
The Department of Health have partnered with Aspen Medical an online training module for health care providers and care workers.
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Pharmacist Webinars by PSA (Pharmaceutical Society of Australia)
Find a series of pharmacist webinars via psa.org.au/coronavirus
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Nurses Telehealth for COVID-19 Training Module (APNA)
Developed by APNA for nurses interested in learning more about providing telehealth consults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Australian Department of Health
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Department of Health’s Information Pages
DoH's Coronavirus Gateway Page (Health Alert)
Includes links to latest updates, overarching information about coronavirus and the Australian response
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Quick Links
- Learn about the COVID-19 vaccine
- COVID-19 priority rollout
- Eligibility Checker
- Vaccination Training Program
- Easy to read consent form: designed to assist people with a disability to understand the content and questions of the COVID-19 vaccination consent form
The latest Updates
DoH Resources
- for health professionals
- general resources (for translated resources click here)
- COVID-19 vaccination training for GPs, practice nurses and pharmacists
- in-language resources for COVID positive people recovering at home
- permissions and restrictions for workers in health care settings
- oral treatments for COVID-19
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Department of Health’s Infection Control Training & Guidance Resources
SA Health
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SA Health’s COVID-19 Webpages
COVID-19 Gateway Page - sahealth.sa.gov.au/covid-19
Testing and Contact Tracing:
- Testing and Quarantine Requirements for contacts of a COVID-19 Case
- Current SA Testing Recommendations (via the latest SA Health's Public Health Alert 'COVID-19 Updates)
- Testing For COVID-19 - Overview
- COVID-19 Clinics and Testing Services - List and Map of Services Available
- Contact Tracing Page - Current Locations of Concern and Recommendations
The Latest Updates:
- GP News Bulletins from the SA Health GP Liaison
- Round Up Bulletins for Health Professionals
- Public Health Alerts
- COVID-19 Dashboard - Including Latest Case Numbers and Directives for SA
- Latest Updates Overview Page
Provider Resources:
- Emergency Management (In-home and Community Aged Care and Disability Support Workers Vaccination) COVID-19 Direction 2022
- COVID-19 Omicron Health System Response
- COVID-19 Vaccination Resources for Children
- Residential Aged Care Facilities: Visitor Screening Checklist
- Health System-wide Response Strategy
- Acute Care Response Strategy
- Strategy for Residential Aged Care Facilities
- Qualitative Fit Testing - discounted supplier AusHealth
- Information for Health Professionals Page
- Resources for Health Professionals
- SA Health's Infection Control and PPE Advice
SA Pathology
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SA Pathology’s Coronavirus Information
Clinician's Coronavirus Information Page
Includes a newfeed of information regarding pathology services and updates relating to COVID-19.
Other Peak Bodies and Organisations
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General Practitioners
RACGP’s Coronavirus Page
Includes summaries of coronavirus health information, general practice advice and resources.- Managing COVID-19 at home with assistance from your general practice
A guide, action plan and symptom diary for patients - How to remove and dispose of PPE
This video demonstrates how to remove and dispose of PPE
HealthPathways SA
- Coronavirus Information Page
An information page has been added to the HealthPathways portal to support GPs and other users
- COVID-19 Impact on Clinic Care Page
A page collating all the clinical guidelines which have been updated by peak bodies in response to COVID-19
- Access/Login to HealthPathways SA across COVID-19
For a limited time, HealthPathways SA can be accessed with no registration using the following login details:- Username: covid19
- Password: sapassword
- Managing COVID-19 at home with assistance from your general practice
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Infection Prevention and Control Webinars
Adelaide PHN commissioned the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) to provide a series of infection prevention and control webinars to support a state of readiness and preparedness for primary health care workplaces during COVID19 and the emerging flu season.
The webinar recordings are now available on APNA’s YouTube channel via the links below:
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Australian Technical Advisory Group
ATAGI advice on defining 'up-to-date' status for COVID-19 vaccination
Updated 9 February 2022
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Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF)
- SA Health's COVID-19 Aged Care webpage
Information, updates and resources for RACFs - Emergency Management (RACF) COVID-19 Direction 2022
Updated Emergency Management Direction for RACFs - Managing your workforce affected by Omicron
Department of Health advice to support safe assessment and decision making when deciding whether to place work restrictions on aged care workers. - CDNA national guidelines for the prevention, control and public health management of COVID-19 outbreaks in RACFs
The Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) have developed these national guidelines for the prevention, control and public health management of COVID-19 outbreaks in residential care facilities in Australia. - Interim Guidance on the Management of COVID-19 Outbreaks
SA Health guidance on how to respond to an outbreak - Interim Guidance on managing public health restrictions on RACFs
This guidance provides a process to support safe decision making on the application of public health restrictions on RACF managing a COVID-19 exposure or outbreak. - COVID-19 FAQs for RACFs
Covers a range of topics including reporting, close contacts, isolation, returning to work and PPE - COVID-19 Support Portal
For providers' reporting of a COVID-19 outbreak or exposure - Letter to Providers on COVID-19 Support Portal Reporting
Advice from the Department of Health - Permissions for close contact critical workers to return to worksites
Requirements of a close contact critical worker - Aged Care Health Workers COVID-19 Drive Through
Aged care workers can access the dedicated Clinpath Aged Care Health Worker COVID-19 Testing Drive Through Testing Centre to eliminate the need to wait in large drive through lines - First 24 hours - managing COVID-19 in a residential aged care facility
Describes the steps you should take in the first 24 hours following the identification of a COVID-19 positive case in a RACF - Guideline for management in RACF flowchart
Flowchart in relation to the preparation, risk assessment and management of COVID-19 in a RACF - COVID-19 Strategy for RACF
SA Health Strategy - Management of COVID-19 Outbreaks in SA RACFs
Coordination of government support to an aged care provider in their management of a COVID-19 outbreak in a Commonwealth funded RACF - Staff Protection from Infections
Training staff in the correct use of PPE minimises the potential spread of COVID-19 within RACFs. - Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT)
- SA Health's COVID-19 Aged Care webpage
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Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA's) COVID-19 Page for Pharmacists
Information and resources for pharmacy about COVID-19 including advice regarding medicines limit.
PGA’s Coronavirus Information Page and Mask Distribution Update
Information and resources for pharmacy about COVID-19 and information following the Chief Medical Officer's announcement regarding mask distribution to pharmacy. -
Nurses
APNA's What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Webpage
Information, updates and resources for nurses regarding COVID-19
Community Helplines & Support
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COVID-19 Community Mental Health Support
SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Web Portal
Includes a virtual support network (a list of locally based specialist support services) and resources to support the mental health of South Australians.
Dedicated COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line - 1800 632 753
For South Australians feeling overwhelmed by COVID-19. Staffed by Lifeline counsellors and includes phone, video and call-back and follow up call support. Operating 8:00am - 8:00pm, 7 days.
Head to Health COVID-19 Support Webpage
Information page with practical tips, resources and links for supporting mental health and wellbeing in light of COVID-19.
Beyond Blue
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South Australian COVID-19 Information Community Helpline - 1800 253 787
A dedicated State helpline, available to community, providing local COVID-19 info (8:00am - 8:00pm, 7 days)
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National Coronavirus Helpline - 1800 020 080
Supportline for those seeking information on COVID-19, operating 24/7.
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Reporting COVID-19 Suspected Breaches of Quarantine and Isolation in South Australia
To reporting a suspected breach of quarantine or isolation orders – community are directed to contact:
- SA Police on 131 444
- Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
- or to complete an anonymous online report at crimestopperssa.com.au
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Healthdirect
In addition to the National Coronavirus Helpline, Healthdirect are supporting:
- COVID-19 Information page
An information page for community members about coronavirus including general information, FAQ, resources and guidance on seeing a doctor and reducing risk
- Coronavirus Symptom Checker
Note: Based on national testing critera, some state based testing criteria is missing
- COVID-19 Information page
Supporting Yourself
Resources, phone lines and links to support the mental health of GPs and primary care providers-
Support for GPs, doctors and medical students
Doctors Health SA
- Confidential advice line for doctors and medical students - 8366 0250 (24/7, staffed by very experienced GPs)
- COVID-19 telehealth service
- Five prinicples for self care for doctors resource
RACGP (GPs)
- GP Support Program (for members)
- RACGP Faculty Facebook Groups (talk to your peers)
Self Directed Learning and Support
- Kite Support App - a free app to help build resilience and support wellbeing of those working in primary health care across the Adelaide region
- Black Dog Institute's TEN App (produced by health professionals for health professionals & providing fast, easy, anytime access to evidence-based tools, resources, programs and specialists)
DRS4DRS (National)
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Support for nurses
NM Australia
Self directed learning
- Kite Support App: a free app to help build resilience and support wellbeing of those working in primary health care across the Adelaide region
- Black Dog Institute's TEN App (produced by health professionals for health professionals & providing fast, easy, anytime access to evidence-based tools, resources, programs and specialists)
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Support for pharmacists
PSS:
- Pharmacists' Support Service - 1300 244 910 - 365 days of the year from 8.00am to 11.00pm
Self directed learning:
- Kite Support App - a free app to help build resilience and support wellbeing of those working in primary health care across the Adelaide region
- Black Dog Institute's TEN App (produced by health professionals for health professionals & providing fast, easy, anytime access to evidence-based tools, resources, programs and specialists)