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COVID-19 Updates

Find out the most up to date info on coronavirus

Country SA PHN will continue to work with the Commonwealth Department of Health and SA Health to relay relevant information to primary health care providers and provide support as required.

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Health Professional Updates

Delivering high quality care and safety to patients

Country SA PHN will continue to work with the Commonwealth Department of Health and SA Health to relay relevant information to primary health care providers and provide support as required.

Australian Department of Health and Aged Care
SA Health COVID Updates
Government of South Australia 
COVID-19 Vaccine
  • For the most up-to-date information relating to COVID-19 Vaccines and the Vaccine Rollout across Australia, check out the Department of Health Vaccine website.
  • Are you interested in becoming a Covid-19 Vaccine Provider? Find out who can administer Covid-19 Vaccines and where to access training for vaccine providers here
  • If you’re already up to speed with information and want to register to become a Covid-19 Vaccinating service, please contact the Country SA PHN Covid Taskforce today.

COVID-19 Vaccine Supply

  • Country SA PHN continue to support practices and pharmacies with vaccine supply management. Where possible, Country SA PHN will endeavour to obtain additional doses or redistribute excess vaccines. Please note that Country SA PHN will largely only be able to seek supply solutions within other Primary Care clinics in Country SA, being other GP Vaccinating Clinics and Pharmacies. Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Form
Managing a COVID-19 Patient

·       SA HealthPathways offers clinicians locally agreed information to make the right decisions, together with patients, at the point of care. HealthPathways has a dedicated team of Health professionals monitoring and updating information on an ongoing basis. For up-to-date local Covid pathways, check out the SA HealthPathways website here

·         NPS MEDICINEWISE: Antiviral Treatments for Covid-19

·         SA Health: Covid-19 Mild illness – Treatment and Referrals

Managing your COVID-19 Symptoms at home
  • Most people with COVID-19 will have mild to moderate symptoms (and some may not have any symptoms), which means they can safely isolate in their own home.
  • It is important to monitor your symptoms while isolating at home. Use the healthdirect COVID-19 Symptom Check to find out if you need to seek medical help.
  • For more information around managing your Covid-19 symptoms at home, check out the SA Health website here.

 

 



Resources & Useful Links

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General
  • World-first 'living guidelines' for Australian healthcare professionals caring for people with COVID-19 have been launched by the National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce.
  • SA HealthPathways: HealthPathways offers clinicians locally agreed information to make the right decisions, together with patients, at the point of care. HealthPathways is designed and written for use during a consultation. Each pathway provides clear and concise guidance for assessing and managing a patient with a particular symptom or condition. Pathways also include information about making requests to services in the local health system. Visit SA HealthPathways today
  • COVID-19 Advice for the health and disability sector Information relating to Attending the workplace, Protection in the workplace, providing health care and supporting patients, and Managing Covid-19 in disability care.
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Please see our helpful resources below. If you still have questions, feel free to reach out to support@countrysaphn.com.au.