News
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.
Snapshot September 2016
2 November 2016
We have collated the data for September 2016 and presented the
achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide
information about each program.
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 Snapshot - August 2016
28 October 2016
We have collated the data for August 2016 and presented the
achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide
information about each program.
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.
Stroller Update
16 September 2016
The State-wide Equipment Program (SWEP) has received
correspondence in relation to the regulation of special-needs strollers from
the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC).
SWEP Domiciliary Oxygen Program Prescriber Manual - August 2016
30 August 2016
Dear Oxygen Prescribers,
You may not be aware that SWEP offers assistance to all SWEP registered
Prescribers in the form of a Clinical Advisors Panel. The Oxygen Clinical
Advisors Panel has been working on developing a guide for the Oxygen Program
that will assist you in completing the application process for your clients.
Product recall for product correction - Molift Air ceiling hoist
30 August 2016
The Therapeutic
Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a recall notice for Molift Air
ceiling hoists distributed between May 2013 and January 2016.
The supplier, Patient Handling, in consultation with the TGA, is
undertaking a recall for product correction.
SWEP - Stroller Update
22 August 2016
SWEP Communique - Stroller Update
Snapshot July 2016
22 August 2016
We have collated the data for July 2016 and presented the
achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide
information about each program.
Snapshot June 2016
21 August 2016
We have collated the data for June 2016 and presented the
achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide
information about each program.
SWEP Communique - Prescriber Website Update
19 August 2016
Thank you to all the prescribers who have registered as a prescriber with SWEP and/or logged in to use our new website portal to lodge applications. Your feedback has helped us hugely to adjust and correct the web-site functionality as the change has been implemented.
SWEP Supra Pubic Catheter
16 August 2016
Continence Product Changes - New SWEP Catalogue 2016 - Following a rigorous tender process in May 2016, SWEP's continence product catalogue was updated. As part of the change process a number of continence items previously available on contract are no longer available.
SWEP Supplier Communique - Home Modifications
20 July 2016
Dear Builder/Tradesperson,
SWEP has been advised that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) free home inspection service undertaken by Architects through the Home Renovation Service will cease as of 30 June 2016.
SWEP Orthotics and Footwear
19 July 2016
Further
to our communique published on the 29th of June 2016 regarding the review of
the Orthotics and Footwear program please find following a copy of Information
for Orthotics: Standardised Quotes & Invoices, Frequently Asked Questions
for your information.
Product Recall for product correction - James Leckey Design Mygo Stander
12 July 2016
Product Recall for product correction - James Leckey Design
Mygo Stander
The Australian Competition &
Consumer Commission/Product Safety Australia has issued a recall notice for James Leckey Design Mygo Standers, supplied
by Otto Bock Australia
Product Recall for product correction - Quickie Q7 Manual Wheelchair
11 July 2016
Product Recall for product correction - Quickie Q7 Manual Wheelchair
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a recall notice for Quickie Q7 Manual Wheelchairs, manufactured by Sunrise Medical Pty Ltd, under the following models
Prescriber Newsletter July 2016
8 July 2016
Prescriber Update Home Modifications
1 July 2016
Dear
Prescriber,
As you may be aware from
previous communiques, SWEP is introducing a new home modification model. In
consultation with regulatory bodies' advice, the new model will incorporate
Architects, Builders, Draftspersons, Building Surveyors and Building Inspectors
to provide a quality assurance process for clients that receive funding from
SWEP.
Website Communique
1 July 2016
Thank you all for your patience,
co-operation and feedback over recent months following the rollout of the new website,
particularly while we have worked with our Web Designer to rectify any issues.
Excitement from prescribers
around the re-launch has been encouraging, particularly as identified issues
have been readily resolved, so thank you to for embracing this technological
change and providing feedback to us.
Snapshot May 2016
30 June 2016
We have collated the data for May 2016 and presented the
achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide
information about each program.
Orthotics and Footwear Update
29 June 2016
Following an external review of the way we provide Orthotics
and Footwear services to SWEP clients we have instituted a number of changes
and are continuing to audit processes. Please note as a result of this, there
will be a number of changes implemented effective immediately and ongoing.
Prescriber Update - Prior to July 1st 2016
28 June 2016
Dear Prescribers,
As you know SWEP is moving to application submission through our website
only on July 1, 2016. We have resolved the vast majority of highlighted
issues and continue to work on any new issues which arise as a matter
of priority. Our IMT team continues to address individual issues as they
are logged.
Prescriber Update - Home Modifications
23 June 2016
Dear
Prescribers,
On the 16 June 2016, a
Prescriber Communique was released relating to the changes for SWEP Home
Modifications. The following is an update of some of these changes which will
start to be rolled out from the 1 July 2016, with further updates to follow
shortly.
