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BREAKING NEWS!
Watch Out For Advertising Scams
An online directory company is calling practices advising them that they have had a free listing on their online directory for a past number of years. There's a pretty good chance that you have never heard of the company!
They ask the practice if they can send through a proof of their listing and it would appear that if the practice has a website, they use the logo and information straight from that.
Please be aware that you have not given these people your permission to use this information. The "artwork" they send usually looks unprofessional.
Unsuspecting practice staff sign off on the so called "artwork" thinking it will be a free listing without taking a close look at the terms and conditions. However this is not a FREE listing and you are then billed close to $1000. Your listing will be posted on their unprofessional online directory website which has poor Google visibility.
You will be threatened with legal action if you refuse to pay them after receiving their invoice ... read more
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Disaster Management For Flood Affected Practices
The RACGP has produced a number of resources for practices who have been affected by flood. The resources provide general practices and patients with information on preparing, responding and recovering from flood disasters ... read more___________________________________________________________
Practice Incentives Program (PIP) eHealth Incentive
Reminder that the PIP eHealth Incentive has changed.
From 1 February general practices needed to meet the four new eHealth criteria to continue receiving the PIP eHealth Incentive payment.
RACGP - Practice Incentives Program eHealth Compliance Checklist
If your practice did not meet the deadline you will still receive the February ePIP payment, however your practice will not receive the May quarter ePIP payment. You can still register now and be eligible for the August ePIP payment.
PIP has advised that practices will be sent an application form in the next couple of months to reapply for the ePIP component. Practices need to declare that they met all requirements as of 1 February. Apparently practices will not need to send in any documentation with this application, however PIP will do random audits on practices to see if they were compliant when they said they were.
Practices need to be compliant for the 5th requirement - Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR) by 1 May 2013.
Do you need help?
Medical Directions can assist you in completing the eHealth documentation. Contact us on 1300 978 897 or 0413 209 486.
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New Clinical Guidelines For the Treatment of Lung Cancer
The new Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Lung Cancer revise the treatment section of the 2004 "Clinical practice guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and management of lung cancer". A link to these new guidelines can be found on knowNOW! - Clinical / Doctors / Clinical Guidelines.
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Practice Nurse Success As Case Managers For Depression
A study involving 400 primary care patients has shown that Practice Nurses can improve the care of depression in patients with Diabetes and Heart Disease. It found that a "TrueBlue" model of collaborative care can be introduced within general practice ... read more
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Breast Implants
Do you have patients who are worried about their breast implants?
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provided detailed advice about implants on its website ... read more
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ACCREDITATION NEWS
Is Your Practice Due for Accreditation or Re-Accreditation?
Our packages include:
- A two-day initial assessment at your practice
- Provision of a Practice Accreditation Checklist
- Free one-year licence for knowNOW!
- Customised:
- Policy and Procedure Manual; and
- Patient Information Brochure; and
- Other relevant Practice Forms - all uploaded to knowNOW!
- Continuous support throughout the Accreditation process including:
- Four additional on-site visits including on the day of Accreditation
- Phone and email consultations
If you prefer Medical Directions also offers a consulting service which is based on an hourly rate and can come to your practice to assess your Accreditation needs or run through a "Mock Accreditation".
Visit our website or contact Kathryn on 1300 978 897.
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All Systems Go!
Read Kath's article, All Systems Go!, on Accreditation which was published in the latest edition of Private Practice Magazine.
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PRACTICE TOP TIP FOR ACCREDITATION
Practices need to provide patients with information about their services.
Criterion 1.2.1 Practice Information
Our practice provides patients with adequate information about our practice to facilitate access to care.
- Your Practice Information Sheet should be available to patients and should be accurate and contains at a minimum:
- practice address and phone numbers
- consulting hours
- arrangements and contact details for after hours care
- practice billing principles
- practice communication policy
- process for follow-up of results
- how to provide feedback or make a complaint
- Your practice team can demonstrate how you communicate essential information to patients who are unable to understand your Practice Information Sheet
- If your practice has a website, the information is accurate and contains at a minimum the information included in your Practice Information Sheet and meets the advertising requirements of the MBA Code of Practice
Medical Directions can help you customise your forms to comply with the Standards. Packages that Medical Directions offers ...read more
For more information refer to:
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NEWS FROM MEDICAL DIRECTIONS
Medical Director and Best Practice Training
Does your staff need training in MD or BP?
Medical Directions can come to your practice and train new staff or existing staff who may need a refresher. For more information on our services please contact us on 1300 978 897 or visit our website.
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New Doctor Training
Do you have a new GP in your practice?
Medical Directions can provide a one-day training and orientation session based on non-clinical information for International Medical Graduates and GPs new to your practice. For more information please contact us on 1300 978 897.
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Have you visited the Forum on Medical Directions' website yet?
You can 'talk' with others about any issues regarding Accreditation or other practice issues you may have. It's a great way to bounce ideas around with each other and pick up some great tips. You just need to register for the Forum and start asking those questions!___________________________________________________________
knowNOW!
Have you searched for something recently and thought "this would be a handy link to share" - then tell us about it and we may be able to add it to the knowNOW! intranet.
Remember to search for anything is as easy as typing one word in the Search Box!
knowNOW! is the essential medical practice management program for collecting, protecting and accessing your practice operational files and information 24/7.
Sign up today to receive a month's free trial of knowNOW! and once you realise how much it will help your practice it's just $30 per month which includes unlimited users!
Click here to register for your FREE trial of knowNOW!
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Nuts and Bolts
Delicious snack!
Ingredients
2½ cups Nutri-Grain Cereal
2½ cups Unsalted Mixed Nuts
1 packet French Onion Soup Mix
1 tsp Curry Powder
¼ cup Olive Oil
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat well.
Bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
Set aside to cool and store in an airtight container.
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