AT Practitioner news
VCRC State Conference Registration
8 February 2017
Dear Prescribers,
CFA Vic Branch will proudly host the 6th 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.
SWEP Prescriber Communique - Home Modifications Update
3 February 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.
SWEP Prescriber Communique - Wheelchairs and Scooters for Adults Training Day
17 January 2017
ADVANCED/AMBER/RED: WHEELCHAIRS & SCOOTERS FOR ADULTS (Full day)
When: Friday February 10th 2017, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Where: CQUniversity, Melbourne - 120 Spencer St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Cost: $365 (includes GST)
Workshop Information:
This one day workshop is designed for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who wish to further their knowledge and skills with regards to wheelchairs and the available features for adults. This workshop is suitable for therapists wishing to become advanced prescribers, including Green prescribers aspiring to become Amber prescribers, Amber prescribers aspiring to become Red prescribers and for Red prescribers to enable skill maintenance. This workshop is also suitable for therapists who are not SWEP prescribers however require advanced knowledge and skills to assist them in Wheelchair prescription. This workshop will be presented by Yvonne Duncan, SWEP Clinical Advisor & Senior Physiotherapist.
CLARIFICATION REGARDING THE PROCESS OF PROCURING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR VICTORIA NORTH AREA NDIS PARTICIPANTS
14 December 2016
The State-wide
Equipment Program (SWEP) and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) have
established a Working Arrangement for participants who have transitioned to the
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Victoria and are requiring Assistive
Technology (AT).
The Working
Arrangement outlines the provision of all AT needs for NDIS participants and
covers State and Territory Government AT provider schemes, which in Victoria is
SWEP.
ADVANCED/AMBER/RED: WHEELCHAIRS & SEATING FOR CHILDREN (Full day)
17 November 2016
ADVANCED/AMBER/RED: WHEELCHAIRS & SEATING
FOR CHILDREN (Full day)
When: Friday 2nd December 2016, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Where: CQUniversity, Melbourne - 120 Spencer St,
Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Cost: $365 (includes GST)
SWEP Email Communication Issues due to blacklisting.
15 November 2016
Dear Prescribers,
Unfortunately last week the Ballarat Health Services and SWEP email domains were blacklisted, impairing our ability to communicate with other external email servers.
RCH Advice regarding trampolines
14 November 2016
Trampolines
are
not suitable for children under 6 years of age. They should be
considered sports equipment, not a toy. Use enclosed trampoline nets to
avoid falls from trampolines. This information is sourced from the Royal Childrens Hospital website
Home Modifications Communique
9 November 2016
Dear Prescribers,
In the coming months SWEP will be
implementing a new model for home modifications, which you may be aware of from
previous SWEP communiques.
ADVANCED/AMBER/RED: MOBILITY AIDS FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS (Full day)
8 November 2016
ADVANCED/AMBER/RED:
MOBILITY AIDS FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS (Full day)
When: Friday 25th November 2016, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Where: CQUniversity, Melbourne - 120 Spencer St,
Melbourne, VIC, 3000
SWEP Communique Prescriber - Credentialing Framework changes
7 November 2016
Prescriber Presentation
3 November 2016
Presentation given by Wendy Hubbard regarding SWEPs new credentialling model
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.
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 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.
CQU-SWEP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CPD PROGRAM ADVANCED SPECIALISED TRANSFERS EDUCATION
12 September 2016
This one day workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists &
Physiotherapists who wish to further their knowledge & skills with regards
to hoists, slings & transfers for people with disabilities. This workshop
will be presented by Sarah Macneil & Lindy Johnson.
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.
CQ University - Current Program
29 July 2016
CQUniversity's Melbourne Campus is delighted to announce a new Assistive
Technology Continuing Professional Development Program. CQUniversity has
partnered with SWEP (State Wide Equipment Program) to develop and deliver a
professional development and competency assessment program for new and existing
SWEP allied health prescribers.
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.
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.
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.
