POAC updates and new resources for IV cefazolin
April 14, 2023
IV cefazolin prescribing and administration resourcesIn response to the ongoing sentinel event cases (hospitalisation with or without subsequent amputation and AKI) with use of community IV cefazolin, the POAC regional clinical governance group endorsed the development of fl...
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...
COVID Claiming Cut-Off
February 1, 2024
OVID-19 Care in the Community Framework (From 1 October 2023)IMPORTANT: Please see below claiming cut off timeframesPlease read the below framework guidance carefully. Claiming continues to be via the POAC claiming mechanism, please use codes relevant to the period of a...
COVID Care Claiming Deadlines
October 31, 2023
Important message regarding claiming cut-off dates for COVID-19:Please note that all COVID-19 claims up to 26TH SEPTEMBER 2022 must be submitted by 5 NOVEMBER 2023. From here the following schedule will be followed (no exceptions will be accepted)As at 31/12/24 claims a...
Testicular Torsion - Policy Update
October 13, 2023
Ultrasound for suspected Testicular Torsion
Policy Updated: October 2023Please Note: This is not intended as a clinical guideline for management of suspected Testicular Torsion in Primary CareBackground:Requests have been received for POAC to fund scrotal ultrasound investigation for the purpose of excluding testicula...
POAC Winter Funding Initiative (till 30th September 2023)A short-term winter funding initiative for CT Head scans to be performed in the community following minor head injury is available until the end of September 2023.Patients with a minor head injury who meet specific ref...
POAC important updates Nov 2022
November 18, 2022
POAC Christmas Hours- POAC coordination will be available throughout this time, with the exception of the statutory holidays. Please continue to refer in the usual way. Note there may be reduced capacity for respite admissions over this time, and referrals received after 12 ...
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