Hunter Postgraduate Medical Institute
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Triage for General Practice – Webinar
May 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This Webinar will take place over two separate evenings. To qualify for your certificate you will need to attend both sessions
Tuesday, 23 May – 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Tuesday, 30 May – 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
- Training from an expert in triage systems and processes
- Developed to benefit GPs, Practice Nurses, and Practice Staff
- Resource pack available for participants
- Covers the RACGP standards on triage, identifying high-risk patients, implementing practice policies and systems, techniques of triage and medico-legal issues
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this activity, participants will be able to
- Implement a triage system in general practice to mitigate risk in relation to the allocation of patient appointments, that complies with RACGP practice standards
- Safely and appropriately implement triage skills in general practice, including those relating to telephone calls, procedures in the waiting room and interaction with the general practice team.
- Use triage tools and guidelines to recognise and prioritise patients in the waiting room
- Document triage interactions, including advice received from other staff members
