These regular bulletins will update you on the latest developments in relation to COVID-19 and its impact on general practice.
These updates are current as at 17 March 2020.
The RACGP website is updated as new information becomes available.
Daily Health Alerts by the Department of Health (DoH) are also available.
The RACGP are advocating for these item numbers to be expanded to be more flexible for GPs and patients.
We are aware of a worldwide shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and are working hard with the government to ensure general practice has access to the national stockpile of PPE, so you are safe to deliver quality care to your patients. As PPE becomes available, it will be distributed through your local Primary Health Network (PHN).
Each RACGP faculty (national and state) now has its own dedicated Facebook group for you to join and get direct updates about what’s happening in your local area. This is another way you can stay across what’s happening locally with regard to COVID-19. To gain access to the private faculty Facebook groups, you’ll be prompted to:
It’s as easy as find your group, answer the prompts and stay updated.
RACGP Victoria, together with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Victoria, are hosting weekly Coronavirus update webinars on Monday evenings.
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