Important reminders for clinicians from POAC regional governance
February 19, 2021
Diabetic foot- use of IV antibiotics in primary care for patients with active foot disease will only be funded where there is clear documentation of discussion with a named endorsing specialist prior to treatment. There have been more than 12 sentinel event cases report...
POAC facilitation of ACC DVT scan
January 18, 2021
When a query DVT relates to an ACC case, POAC can arrange the DVT scan (and cover any surcharges if applicable) on behalf of the practice if there is difficulty obtaining an appointment in a timely manner using the usual mechanisms.
Call in the usual way on (09) 5357218 and...
Updated algorithm for COVID-19 assessment and management in the community
September 18, 2020
The COVID-19 assessment and management algorithm (HERE) has been updated. The new algorithm now aligns with national rates for COVID-19 swabbing and comes into effect from midnight, Friday 18 September.
Please note that from this time there will no longer be different ...
Cellulitis HealthPathway-important updated advice for atypical location sites (e.g. hands, face, over a joint)
September 18, 2020
A recent review of POAC cellulitis cases has identified many cases where IV antibiotics have been administered for cellulitis at locations other than on limbs
A sample of these cases has been reviewed with the regional Infectious Diseases specialists and the following change...
Temporary Covid19 funding change from 12th Aug 2020
August 12, 2020
MEDINZ Message Published 12 August 2020
COVID-19 swabbing: Urgent call to action
Published by Auckland, Counties Manukau and Waitematā DHBs on 12/08/2020 9:14:31 PM.
Auckland urgent care and general practices are asked to create and provide maximum capacity for Covid-19 testing.
High priority to be swabbed:
all ...
A review of multiple recent cellulitis cases has shown an increase in hospital admissions for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) secondary to cephazolin use. In these cases, cephazolin doses have not been considered for reduction in patients with known or possible renal impairment, a...
New OST Claiming Process
July 1, 2020
As of 1st July a new process will be introduced for referring and claiming for OST services.
No action will be required by the GP practice. All new OST referrals and quarterly invoicing will now be automatically processed by the POAC team using the CADs register of act...
CELLULITIS IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE
June 22, 2020
MANAGEMENT OF CELLULITIS ASSOCIATED WITH ACTIVE ULCERATION IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE
Over the last 12 months POAC claims have been made in seven cases where IV antibiotics were administered to patients with active diabetic foot ulceration who have then required hospital admission. Five of these admissions resulted in amputation.
POAC aligns its funding...
TSANZ statement on nebuliser use during Covid-19
April 10, 2020
Peak Respiratory Bodies recommend the use of spacers rather than nebulisers during the SARS CoV-2 pandemic
Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Since its identification in December 2019, COVID-19 has spread internationally and was declared a Public Health Emerg...
INR monitoring during Covid-19
March 31, 2020
Outpatient INR monitoring for patients receiving warfarin during COVID-19 pandemic.
Outpatient INR monitoring for patients receiving warfarin during COVID-19 pandemic.
The need for regular INR testing among patients receiving warfarin to achieve safe anticoagulation is difficult during this time of “social distancing” to minimise the risk of spreading t...
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