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Performance Report Card January 2019

5 February 2019
We have collated the data for January 2019 and presented the achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide information about each program.

SWEP Communique Database - Vehicle Modifications

1 February 2019
SWEP would like to thank you for your patience, as we make changes to the following category. 
From Monday 4th February, 2019, when completing an application the new categories that you will choose are listed below.

Vehicle Modifications Category
  • Vehicle Mods - Driver
  • Vehicle Mods - Other (includes Passenger & Vehicle) 
In application pre-screening the question " Are you a VicRoads assessor" has been removed. 
Changes to Prescriber Credentials have also been modified to reflect the new categories. 

If you have any queries with your credentials for Vehicle modifications please contact sue.vincent@bhs.org.au for further information.

SWEP Communique Database - Vehicle Modifications

25 January 2019
SWEP would like to thank you for your patience as we make changes to the Vehicle Modifications category.  
As a result, you will be unable to select this category in the database from Friday, 25 January at 5pm.

Heat Health Newsletter November 2018

20 December 2018

Please click here for the Heat health newsletter - November 2018. The newsletter provides information about what the Department of Health and Human Services has done and is doing to prepare for 2018-2019 summer, as well as articles from their partners.

SWEP e-News for Consumers

18 December 2018
If you would like to view this news letter please click here

SWEP Communique - Confirmation of Disability

5 December 2018

We have been working very hard on improving our application process for all stakeholders, especially our Consumers and Prescribers.

Both SWEP and the Department of Health and Human Services recognise that the SWEP Prescriber Registration and Credentialing Framework ensures that Prescribing therapists have the skill and expertise required to complete the "Confirmation of Disability" section of the Eligibility form.

SWEP Organisational Restructure

1 November 2018
In order to respond to sector demands and remain as responsive as possible for all our SWEP programs, we have undertaken an internal review of current workload demands and staff allocations. As a result of this review, SWEP has undertaken an organisational restructure.

SWEP Communique - Funding Transition

25 October 2018
We are very excited to announce that we have recently received updated information that relates to the communique released by DHHS on 28th May 2018. This communique relates to the ongoing support of clients transitioning to the NDIS. Since the release of this communique, DHHS and SWEP have continued to discuss how the State can support clients during their transition.

Continence Additional Product Requests

5 October 2018
Good Afternoon Continence Prescribers,
 
Recently some of you may have been advised that SWEP require you to obtain a quote from Independence Australia (IA) when submitting an additional product request.

We have received some feedback regarding the additional time this has taken you to obtain quotes from IA and have been working with our developers to remedy this issue.

SWEP Communique - Announcing SWEP Clinical Advisors and Subject Matter Experts

10 September 2018

The SWEP Clinical Advisory Panels consist of Clinical Advisors and Subject Matter Experts who are recognised leaders in their clinical field and a critical component of the clinical governance for SWEP.

The Clinical Advisors and Subject Matter Experts support the function of the Chief Allied Health Officer, SWEP by providing a panel of expert advice for each category of assistive technology or key components of professional governance

SWEP Communique - Change to Reissue Database Login

29 August 2018

As a Prescriber, you have access to our Reissue equipment via the Reissue database. This allows you to source for your client, refurbished equipment that can be provided within 30 business days. Reissue equipment has no wait time for funding and can help reduce gap amounts for clients.

Independence Australia Closure - 30th August to 5th September 2018

24 August 2018

Independence Australia Closure - 30th August to 5th September 2018

Independence Australia have advised they are updating their systems and will be closed from 4pm Thursday 30th August and will reopen at 8am on Wednesday 5th September 2018.

All orders placed with Independence Australia after 5pm on Tuesday 28th of August will not be processed until they reopen on the 5th of September.


SWEP Communique - New database Adding Supplier Quotes #15

13 August 2018
SWEP would like to thank you for your patience as we transition to the new database.
  • Additional functionality with supplier quotes   -

Performance Report Card June 2018

10 August 2018
We have collated the data for June 2018 and presented the achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide information about each program.

Performance Report Card July 2018

7 August 2018
We have collated the data for June 2018 and presented the achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide information about each program.

Performance Report Card May 2018

12 July 2018
We have collated the data for May 2018 and presented the achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide information about each program.

SWEP Communique - Prescriber Communication

10 July 2018
Feedback from the Chief Allied Health Officer re: Failed Scripts and New Prescription Forms
 
Dear Prescribers,

Thank you for your feedback over the last week regarding my communique on Prescriber accountabilities and failed scripts, as well as your feedback regarding the new prescription forms.
SWEP remains committed to continuous improvement based on the experiences and feedback of our Prescribers. Please see below for an update and the immediate changes we have made.
 

SWEP Communique - Prescriber Communication #6

6 July 2018
SWEP would like to thank you for your patience as we transition to the new database.
Communication will continue over the coming weeks. We are listening to your feedback and are committed to making improvements to the new database.

As a result of your feedback information contained in an application has been reviewed and we have commenced making improvements.   

SWEP Database - Prescriber Communique #4

4 July 2018
SWEP would like to thank you for your patience as we transition to the new database. We appreciate that that it is a new layout and it may take some time to get used to the format.  During the first couple of days we have identified a couple of technical issues that SWEP are working to resolve. Once these are rectified, we will send our further communiques. 

SWEP Database - Prescriber Communique #5 - Resolution to Database issues

4 July 2018
SWEP would like to thank you for your patience as we transition to the new database. Please see below the following issues that were identified in previous Communique.

SWEP Database & Prescriber Responsibilities - Prescriber Communique #3

29 June 2018

New Database
SWEP have been communicating regularly with our prescribers about our new database/Prescriber portal, which will go live Monday 2nd July 2018. The new service will allow us to streamline our processes and create a more user friendly Portal for our Prescribers and staff.

All Prescribers will receive an automated email on Sunday 1st July 2018. This will include your new user name and password to enable you to log into the new Portal from Monday 2nd July for all new applications.

SWEP Database - Prescriber Communique #2

19 June 2018

As previously communicated SWEP is launching a new database commencing 2nd July 2018.  However, the transition involves a high volume of data migration, from multiple sources. There will be a short-term, but unavoidable disruption to our systems. We will keep the consequent disruption to our services to a minimum.

Please read this communique carefully

SWEP Communique - Reissue Database

18 June 2018
As part of the directive from DHHS on the 28th of May 2018 any equipment that is held in the reissue pool for the state based scheme may only be reserved for people who are eligible for services through the Victorian Aids and Equipment Program (VA&EP).

The reissue pool also holds items purchased through the NDIS and is available to be reserved for NDIS participants

SWEP Communique - SWEP Endorsed Education

14 June 2018
SWEP are pleased to advise we have added further endorsed education programs to our website.  These programs can assist with your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).  You can also apply these with the approved points when applying to re credential or upgrade your Prescriber Levels with SWEP. You will find the endorsed education on our website under For Prescribers / Prescriber Education
https://swep.bhs.org.au/swep-endorsed-education.php

SWEP Communique - CAHO Announcement

7 June 2018
Dear Prescribers,

SWEP is pleased to advise that Donna Markham, SWEP Chief Allied Health Officer has been appointed as the Chief Allied Health Officer for Safer Care Victoria, Department of Health and Human Services.

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