News
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.
SWEP Communique - The New SWEP Database and You
25 May 2018
SWEP will be launching a new database on 2nd July
2018. The new database will provide a
user friendly experience for all users. We need your help to make sure the data
we migrate to the new system is as accurate as possible.
Please read this communique carefully as there are some
important actions you need to take to ensure your details and any draft
applications you have are not missed.
SWEP Communique - Heartway Power Wheelchairs & Scooters
22 May 2018
Due to a fire at Heartway's Taiwan
warehouse in April 2018, we have been advised Heartway will not be supplying
any parts until after September 2018 which will impact on repairs currently
being undertaken or future repairs of consumers' equipment.
SWEP's contracted repairer, Chemtronics,
has some parts from equipment held for reissue that can be reused. SWEP and/or
Chemtronics will advise clients affected at the time of any likely delays.
Performance Report Card April 2018
21 May 2018
We
have collated the data for April 2018 and presented the achievements of
each program for this month. Every month we will provide information about each
program.
SWEP Bed Communique May 2018
18 May 2018
Dear Prescribers,
Last year SWEP worked with our Clinical Advisors and
Rehabilitation Engineer to review the prescription of bedding systems. This was
a significant piece of work which aimed to develop tools and resources to
assist clinicians to identify the most suitable bed and mattress for a person
with a disability regardless of their size, weight or age.
There were several important outcomes to this project;
- Changes to the prescription of beds with bedrail
guidelines
- Introduction of an assessment tool for bed,
mattress and bed equipment
- Clinical considerations for bedrails and bed
sticks sheet
Performance Report Card March 2018
30 April 2018
We
have collated the data for March 2018 and presented the achievements of
each program for this month. Every month we will provide information about each
program.
SWEP Continence Communique
26 April 2018
Summary: SWEP is acutely aware that some of our adult clients are waiting in excess of 12 months for their continence products.
We
have implemented a strategy to support as many people as we can and
reduce wait times by providing those people who need washable products
(bedding and briefs) with a ' one-time " supply only.
EOI for State-wide Equipment Program (SWEP) Subject Matter Experts
21 April 2018
SWEP is seeking EOI's
from Rehabilitation Engineers, Recreational Therapists, Allied Health
Clinicians with Educational expertise and Respiratory Scientists to join
our expert Panel.
The Subject Matter Experts will join our Clinical Advisor Panel to provide advice to the Chief Allied Health Officer, SWEP.
We
are seeking highly experienced candidates who can demonstrate a minimum
10 years of experience working either with assistive technology (AT),
oxygen equipment, or educating Allied Health professionals. Candidates
should also be able to demonstrate participation in activities that
contribute directly to maintaining there competence and expertise.
