AT Practitioner news
SWEP & CQU Green Induction / Introductory Assistive Technology Education
9 May 2017
CQU & SWEP have now released some new dates for the Green Induction - Introductory Assistive Technology Education.
This introductory one-day workshop is
designed for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists who are either
new graduates or have less than 2 years clinical experience. This
workshop is highly recommended for all therapists who are Green SWEP
prescribers and have less than 2 years of clinical experience.
SWEP Prescriber Communique - Supplier Quotes
9 May 2017
SWEP receive thousands of applications
with quotes every year. In order to ensure a seamless, consistent process,
quotes need to meet certain requirements. Lately we have noticed an increase in
the number of quotes that have required further follow up with suppliers due to
missing information. Whilst we are seeking out this information, the progress
of the client's application is inhibited and it will have a status of
"incomplete" in our system.
SWEP Prescriber Communique - Supplier Receivership
24 April 2017
SWEP has been advised that the equipment
manufacturer/supplier, KCare, has entered receivership and ceased to
trade.
KCare subsidiary entities are also
affected, including Mobile Repairs VHHE (VHHE).
CQU in Melbourne Green Induction / Introductory Assistive Technology Education April
11 April 2017
CQU now have some spots available for the Green
Induction - Introductory Assistive Technology Education to be held 21st
April 2017.
This
introductory one-day workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists and
Physiotherapists who are either new graduates or have less than 2 years
clinical experience. This workshop is highly recommended for all therapists who
are Green SWEP prescribers and have less than 2 years of clinical experience.
SWEP Communique - Requests for Clinical Advisor
29 March 2017
Dear Prescribers,
RE: Requests for Clinical Advisor's to validate scripts
Over recent times we have noticed an increase in the
number of scripts that are being submitted with a request for Clinical
Advisor's (CAs) to validate the script. At present we can receive 4-5 per day
that require validation.
SWEP Communique - SWEP Web Portal Upgrade
16 March 2017
Dear Prescribers,
SWEP would like to advise the planned web
portal outage/upgrade was successfully performed yesterday.
Please be aware of the following changes:
- When you download a form - it now opens
in a web browser. You can now copy and
paste from this form.
- TIP:
Right click on "download form" button and select "open in new tab"
- Ability to withdraw an application. You will now see a "WITHDRAW APPLICATION"
button. A Reason for withdraw text box
will be implemented shortly.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you
for your patience during the outage.
ATSA Independent Living Expo Releases its Free Conference Program
7 March 2017
ATSA Independent Living Expo Releases its Free
Conference Program
The ATSA Independent Living Expo has released
its free-to-attend conference program for both Sydney and Brisbane, aimed at
furthering professional development for therapists and providing valuable
information to families, friends and carers of people with disability.
One of the most comprehensive events for people with disability, seniors,
allied health professionals, rehabilitation providers, and interested members
of the public, the ATSA Independent Living Expo will be held in Sydney (Sydney
Showground) and Brisbane (Royal International Convention Centre) in 2017.
SWEP Communique - SWEP Prescriber Registration & Credentialing Framework
1 March 2017
Dear Prescribers,
With the introduction of the SWEP Prescriber
Registration & Credentialing Framework in November 2016 we have received a
lot of questions and feedback from clinicians working in the field and what
impact these changes may have on them as individuals or as departments and
teams. We would like to take the opportunity to explain some of the rationale
behind the new requirements in the Prescriber Registration & Credentialing
Framework as well as some of the further changes we will be putting in place
going forward.
ADVANCED SPECIALISED TRANSFERS FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN EDUCATION
1 March 2017
ADVANCED SPECIALISED TRANSFERS FOR
ADULTS & CHILDREN EDUCATION
Reissue Database Link Update Communique
15 February 2017
SWEP Prescriber Communique - Home Modifications Update
14 February 2017
Dear Prescribers
SWEP will be introducing the below listed components of the
new home modification model in the coming months in two distinct stages:
VCRC State Conference Registration
8 February 2017
Dear Prescribers,
CFA Vic Branch will proudly host the 6th Annual
Regional State Conference "Person Centred Continence Care" at the
RACV Club Resort in Torquay.
This event will take place
across two days from 18-19 May 2017
and will include a pre-conference afternoon workshop followed by a full
day of exciting presentations and discussions.
SWEP Prescriber Communique - Home Modifications Update
3 February 2017
Dear Prescribers,
As part of the new SWEP home modification's model, an Expression
of Interest (EOI) will be released to invite Building Professionals to apply for
membership to a Home Modification's Panel. The Panel will consist of registered
and credentialed Building Professionals that have the ability and committed to
provide home modifications for Clients and Participants that complies with the new
model's standards and requirements.
SWEP Prescriber Communique - Wheelchairs and Scooters for Adults Training Day
17 January 2017
ADVANCED/AMBER/RED: WHEELCHAIRS & SCOOTERS FOR ADULTS (Full day)
When: Friday February 10th 2017, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Where: CQUniversity, Melbourne - 120 Spencer St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Cost: $365 (includes GST)
Workshop Information:
This one day workshop is designed for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who wish to further their knowledge and skills with regards to wheelchairs and the available features for adults. This workshop is suitable for therapists wishing to become advanced prescribers, including Green prescribers aspiring to become Amber prescribers, Amber prescribers aspiring to become Red prescribers and for Red prescribers to enable skill maintenance. This workshop is also suitable for therapists who are not SWEP prescribers however require advanced knowledge and skills to assist them in Wheelchair prescription. This workshop will be presented by Yvonne Duncan, SWEP Clinical Advisor & Senior Physiotherapist.
ADVANCED/AMBER/RED: WHEELCHAIRS & SEATING FOR CHILDREN (Full day)
17 November 2016
ADVANCED/AMBER/RED: WHEELCHAIRS & SEATING
FOR CHILDREN (Full day)
When: Friday 2nd December 2016, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Where: CQUniversity, Melbourne - 120 Spencer St,
Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Cost: $365 (includes GST)
SWEP Email Communication Issues due to blacklisting.
15 November 2016
Dear Prescribers,
Unfortunately last week the Ballarat Health Services and SWEP email domains were blacklisted, impairing our ability to communicate with other external email servers.
RCH Advice regarding trampolines
14 November 2016
Trampolines
are
not suitable for children under 6 years of age. They should be
considered sports equipment, not a toy. Use enclosed trampoline nets to
avoid falls from trampolines. This information is sourced from the Royal Childrens Hospital website
Home Modifications Communique
9 November 2016
Dear Prescribers,
In the coming months SWEP will be
implementing a new model for home modifications, which you may be aware of from
previous SWEP communiques.
ADVANCED/AMBER/RED: MOBILITY AIDS FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS (Full day)
8 November 2016
ADVANCED/AMBER/RED:
MOBILITY AIDS FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS (Full day)
When: Friday 25th November 2016, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Where: CQUniversity, Melbourne - 120 Spencer St,
Melbourne, VIC, 3000
SWEP Communique Prescriber - Credentialing Framework changes
7 November 2016
Prescriber Presentation
3 November 2016
Presentation given by Wendy Hubbard regarding SWEPs new credentialling model
SWEP Communique - Beds, Mattresses and Bed Accessories
2 November 2016
From November 1 Bedsticks will be moved to
Red category. This is in recognition of the complexity of prescribing bedsticks given the number of the adverse events which have occurred across the country where
clients have either been injured or have died.
SWEP Communique - Phone & Team Changes
31 October 2016
As per our previous communique, in order to improve SWEP's services and
more closely manage our applications we have now changed our team
structure.
Swep Prescriber Update
18 October 2016
In order to improve SWEPs services and more closely manage
our applications we will be going through a change in structure over the next
several months.
Product Recall for product correction - Rehab Assist C-Series ceiling hoists
20 September 2016
The Therapeutic Goods
Administration has issued a recall notice for Rehab Assist C-Series ceiling
hoists. The recall is for product correction of some carry bars used with the
ceiling hoists, due to the potential for a plastic attachment swivel to break.
