News
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.
Clarification of SWEP Processes Replacement Items and Escalation
17 June 2016
Dear
Prescribers,
Following an internal audit of our processes, SWEP has noted an inconsistency
in the handling of some applications. In order to clarify please note that
where SWEP has previously provided equipment, a replacement will be
provided when clinically indicated or when the item becomes not viable for
repair. The replacement item will be provided as soon as possible after the
receipt of a prescription up to the limits of the program's budget. It is
important in this scenario that prescriptions are not submitted pre-emptively
for replacement on the assumption of a long waiting time.
SWEP Prescriber Communique - Home Modifications
16 June 2016
SWEP Prescriber
Communique
Aids & Equipment
Program - Home Modifications
Changes effective
July 1st 2016
ADVANCED - VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
14 June 2016
Workshop Information
This one day workshop is designed
for Occupational Therapists who wish to further their knowledge and skills with
regards to vehicle modifications for people with disabilities. This workshop
will be presented by Tom Eley and Carolyn Unsworth.
Snapshot April 2016
7 June 2016
We have collated the data for April 2016 and presented the
achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide
information about each program.
Swep Stroller Communique
2 June 2016
Dear Suppliers,
The State-wide Equipment Program has
received independent advice that many Strollers on the Australian market may
not be compliant to mandatory Australian Standards.
Swep Prescribers Communique - Strollers
2 June 2016
Dear Prescribers,
The State-wide Equipment Program has
received independent advice that many Strollers on the Australian market may
not be compliant to mandatory Australian Standards.
Blude Badge Insurance
19 May 2016
SWEP and Blue
Badge Insurance Australia have recently announced the launch of a specialist
insurance product designed specifically for users of funded equipment.
Swep Oxygen Review Process
10 May 2016
SWEP Oxygen Annual Review Process Communique - May 2016
GREEN LEVEL TRAINING FOR NEW GRADUATES
2 May 2016
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.
This
workshop will cover SWEP's expectations of Green prescribing requirements, how
to navigate the SWEP website, an overview of available assistive technology and
modifications for Green level prescribers, clinical reasoning & decision
making that underpin equipment prescription and how to submit a SWEP
application and write a clinical justification.
This
workshop will be presented by an experienced SWEP Clinical Advisor and either
Professor Carolyn Unsworth or Lindy Johnson. The workshop will be informative,
interactive and practical and will include trial and prescription of equipment
using case studies.
On
completion of this workshop all participants will be registered with SWEP as Green
level prescribers.
New CPD Education Program
2 May 2016
New CPD Education Program in Assistive Technologies for Green, Amber and Red therapists
