“ STI and BBV control in remote communities: clinical practice and resource manual was developed by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute for clinicians practising in remote communities.
It’s for doctors, nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers and is designed as an induction tool for new recruits as well as a resource manual for more experienced practitioners. ”
See Part 2 SAHMRI Press Release below for download link
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Part 1 New PBS Doctors Bag listing for benzathine penicillin to address Syphilis outbreak
Starting September 1st 2019, benzathine benzlypenicillin (Bicillin L-A) is listed on the Emergency Drug Supply Schedule (also known as Prescribers Bag or Doctors Bag).
The listing can be found here.
NACCHO worked in consultation with ACCHO members services, expert clinicians and the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) to co-author a submission to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) in early 2019 to improve syphilis treatment options for health services.
This was supported by the PBAC and now this item can be prescribed through the Doctors Bag scheme.
The listing of benzathine benzlypenicillin (Bicillin L-A) will support the timely treatment of syphilis for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by providing a mechanism for health services to have stock on site, and/or obtain supply for patients in advance of a consultation.
Part 2 New clinician resource STI and BBV control in remote communities: clinical practice and resource manual
SAHMRI consulted widely with remote clinicians in developing this resource.
Many highlighted the same main challenges regarding STI and BBV control in remote communities:
- difficulty navigating health systems and models of care
- limited exposure to and knowledge with some of the STIs and BBVs endemic in many remote communities
- accessing and navigating relevant STI and BBV clinical guidelines
- limited cultural orientation, and or guidance on how to best engage young people in the clinic and community settings.
This feedback informed the development of the manual, which includes links to useful online induction resources, training modules and remote practice manuals from across Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia.
View the full manual here.
Or Download the PDF Copy HERE
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The manual also collates national, jurisdictional and regional STI and BBV clinical guidelines as well as highlighting national guidelines for addressing the current syphilis outbreak affecting much of remote Australia.
It’s important to note that the information contained within this manual does not constitute clinical advice or guidance and should not be relied on by health practitioners in providing clinical care.
SAMRI sends a huge thank you to the many doctors, nurses and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners who generously provided feedback and advice in developing this manual.
We also acknowledge the young people, Elders, community leaders – and whole communities – who graciously and enthusiastically offered their time to developing the Young Deadly Free health promotion resources catalogued in the manual.
View the full manual here.