News

CQU & SWEP have now released some new dates for the Green Induction - Introductory Assistive Technology Education.

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).

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.

CQU now have some spots available for the Green Induction - Introductory Assistive Technology Education to be held 21^st 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.

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.

• 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.

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

Dear Prescribers,

SWEP would like to advise that Chemtronics Direct has updated their website link to access the SWEP Reissue Database. 

The new link is https://cabrini.technology/sc/ess.do  

The Reissue Database can still be accessed via the SWEP website: https://swep.bhs.org.au/prescriber-reissue-database.php

Dear Prescribers

SWEP will be introducing the below listed components of the new home modification model in the coming months in two distinct stages:

Dear Prescribers,
As of the 15^th of February 2017, the  State-wide Equipment Program (SWEP) will begin administering the Lymphoedema Compression Garment Program

Dear Prescribers,

CFA Vic Branch will proudly host the 6^th 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.

The EOI has been advertised on the Victorian Government's online tender advertisement site, Tenders Vic - www.tenders.vic.gov.au. Registration of Expressions of Interest close on 2 March 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.