An Update from HealthPathways SA

Influenza Immunisation Pathway Update

Are you ready for the flu season?

HealthPathways SA has recently updated the Influenza Immunisation Pathway, providing a comprehensive summary of the 2023 state and national vaccination recommendations.

GP Clinical Editor Dr Lucie Monet says,

“You will quickly find suitability and eligibility criteria for diverse patient populations, including those with challenging medical histories or undergoing immune-oncology therapies.”

The pathway has been updated using the expertise of Adelaide PHN Immunisation Coordinator and subject matter expert for HealthPathways, Angela Newbound.

Coming Soon

Influenza and pandemic influenza pathways are currently being reviewed in preparation for the winter season and will be updated on the portal in the next month.

Demonstrations

HealthPathways is an online portal that provides general practitioners and other health professionals with easy access to comprehensive, evidence-based assessment, management and localised referral resources for specific health conditions.

The HealthPathways SA team visited a number of aged care facilities, community care sites, community of practices, and meetings to introduce the stakeholders to the online portal.

New and updated pathways

• Influenza Immunisation decision support tool.

HealthPathways SA is a partnership between SA Health, Adelaide PHN and Country SA PHN. Visit the HealthPathways website to learn more.

New

If you would like to provide feedback, there is a feedback button on every HealthPathways page or alternatively email the SA team at enquiries@ sahealthpathways.com.au

Due to a growing number of older persons’ suite of pathways, the team is holding consultations with local clinicians to develop and enhance consumer and primary care resources focused on common conditions in geriatric medicine, palliative care, and dementia.

Adelaide PHN Clinical Coordinators have engaged over 200 local clinicians and service providers through demonstrations and case studies. The discussions centered on the benefits of HealthPathways in care planning and its use as a valuable

The platform has seen a steady increase in registrations from the aged care sector interested in accessing local referral pathways and service information.

Our team is committed to working with the aged care sector and welcome any new users interested in developing pathways.

For any queries or to arrange a HealthPathways demonstration, please contact the team via enquiries@sahealthpathways. com.au.

• Bereavement, Loss, and Grief Counselling

• Hepatitis C

• Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)

• Before Entering a Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF)

• Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow

Updated

• Hospital Avoidance and Discharge Support Services

• Eye Assessment in Adults

• COVID-19 Information

• Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

• Non-acute Older Persons’ Health Assessment

• Anaphylaxis

Health and Aged Care Interface Virtual Symposium #1

Exploring the health and aged care interface - opportunities for improved integration

Wednesday 14 June 2023, 12.00pm – 2.00pm

You are invited to this inaugural Health and Aged Care Virtual Symposium to support improved integration across the health and aged care interface in South Australia.