Part one: review existing MBS item numbers and panel discussion with local clinicians from South Eastern NSW. You can watch the first-panel discussion here.

Learning objective webinar 1

• Recognise the role of general practice in enabling access to allied health services to improve patient health and wellbeing.
• Review the current GP/OMP and Allied Health MBS items available for residents in RACFs and demonstrate their utilisation and optimisation.
• Discuss billing pathways and opportunities for collaboration with RACF staff, allied health and GPs to maximise residents' health outcomes

Access the evaluation form here.

Part two: What’s new? COVID-19 Temporary MBS Allied Health Services and GP/OMP Services for Residents of Aged Care Facilities (RACFs). 

Learning objective webinar 2:

• Recognise the health impacts on RACF residents during the COVID 19 pandemic and the role of general practice in enabling access to additional allied health services to improve patient health and wellbeing
• Discuss the new temporary GP and Allied Health MBS items and how they can be utilised and optimized
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with RACF staff, allied health and GPs to maximise RACF residents' health outcomes

Access the evaluation form here.

Presented by Kim Poyner, MediCoach and Riwka Hagen, Medical Business Services.

Learning outcomes:

• Recall temporary COVID-19 Allied health service and mental health MBS items and rebates.
• Outline evidence base benefits of allied health services for people living in RACFs, including people with dementia.
• Explain referral and eligibility complexities for additional services.

Access the evaluation form here.

Presented by Kim Poyner, MediCoach and Riwka Hagen, Medical Business Services.

Learning outcomes:

• Identify services and referral pathways for residents to appropriate allied health & mental health services.
• Identify PHN commissioned services and the referral & review processes.
• Outline care coordination for RAC patients including using the practice and RAC team to coordinate care.

Access the evaluation form here.

Facilitated by: Kim Poyner, MediCoach and Riwka Hagen, Medical Business Services.

Learning outcomes:

• Discuss RAC implementation successes and challenges.
• Discuss stories from RAC service providers.

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Provided by Uniting, the Continuing To Be Me (C2bMe) program offers mental health support for people living in residential aged care facilities and builds the capacity of the people who care for them.

It is suitable for people with mild to moderate mental health issues who are living in residential aged care in South Eastern NSW.

Call 1800 422 263 or click here for more information.

Watch the below webinars for more localised information about the service:

Webinar 1

 

Webinar 2

 

 

• Allied health professionals and you: a guide for people living with dementia and their carers - ACI
• Best Practice Links Allied health - New Zealand Dementia Foundation 
• Better health for people living with dementia: A guide on the role of allied health professionals - ACI
• COVID-19 Temporary MBS Allied Health Services for Residents of Aged Care Facilities - DOH
• Dementia-friendly emergency services guide - Alzheimer's Society
• Manual for good social work practice Supporting adults who have Dementia - Dementia Training Australia