UPDATED POLICY FOR MANAGEMENT OF SELF-ISOLATION OF CLOSE CONTACTS OF COVID-19 CASES WHO ARE FULLY VACCINATED – ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE STAFF
On 23rd July a framework was issued facilitating the return of fully vaccinated health and social care staff to work in exceptional circumstances following close contact with a person with COVID-19, HSSMD(49) 2021 https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/health/doh-hss-md-49-2021.pdf. This was within the context of the advice for the general population in respect of self-isolation for close contacts which applied at that time. As of August 16th the advice to the...
Interim scheme launches for foreign travel vaccine proof
The Department of Health in NI has introduced interim arrangements to provide holiday makers with short-term written confirmation of full vaccination. These interim arrangements will be available for foreign travel up to and including July 19, 2021 - for people visiting countries requiring proof of double dose COVID-19 vaccination
GPNI & NICAN: Practice Nurses and Managers ‘Get qFIT ready for July Fifth’
Dr Yvonne McGivern, GP & Northern Ireland Cancer Network will be joining us to give an Introduction of qFIT into Primary care. Find out how to have your Practice qFIT ready: Ordering, storing, demonstrating and processing qFIT Kits for your patients with lower bowel symptoms[divi_wpfd_single_file _builder_version="4.9.7" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" file_params="{%22selected_file_id%22:24395,%22selected_category_id%22:113,%22selected_file_name%22:%22treatment room and...
GPNI Professional Development: Sudden Deaths and the Coroner
GPNI Professional Development: Sudden Deaths and the Coroner Dr Gemma Andrew, Medical Adviser to the Coroner, will be providing a walkthrough of the processes involved following a sudden death. We will explore how a sudden death is investigated and what is expected from a GP-from Clinical Summaries and Pro-Forma Letters to Witness Statements and appearance at Inquests. [divi_wpfd_single_file...
GPNI & NICAN: qFIT for Primary Care – a Pathway Fit for Purpose
Presentation Slides and resources are awaitedGP information Letter to GP Practices : introduction of qFIT and amended NICaN Lower GI Suspect Cancer Pathway FAQs -Frequently Asked Questions on implementation of qFIT and amended NICaN Lower GI Suspect Cancer Pathway NICaN Lower GI Suspected Cancer Pathway Patient information FIT Patient information leaflet Information for staff Information for Treatment room staff on handing over FIT to patient Information for staff on ordering...
Introduction of shorter interval between vaccine doses
Source :DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 10 June 2021 - Introduction of shorter interval between vaccine doses The interval between doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines is to be reduced to a maximum of eight weeks. This will accelerate the vaccination programme as it moves into its final phase and will ensure that people across Northern Ireland have the strongest possible protection from variants of the Covid-19 virus. The Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride said: “We...
GPNI Mental Health: Eating Disorders
GPNI Mental Health: Eating Disorders We are joined by Dr David Coyle, Consultant Psychiatrist and the regional lead for Adult Eating Disorder Services. The talk is aimed to address key interface queries: referral, thresholds, treatment - as well as giving an overview of aetiology to improve understanding of Eating Disorders.[divi_wpfd_single_file file_params="{%22selected_file_id%22:24290,%22selected_category_id%22:113,%22selected_file_name%22:%22GPNI Webinar: Eating...
GPNI Clinical Update: Rheumatology
GPNI Clinical Update: Rheumatology We are delighted to be joined by Dr Roger Stewart, Consultant Rheumatologist Dr Stewart will be giving a general rheumatology update covering inflammatory arthritis, gout and managing rheumatological conditions during a pandemic. This will include queries around injections and rheumatological/shared care drugs. GPNI Resources PAIN MANAGEMENT Resources and websites for Patients in N.Ireland Living with Persistent Pain [button...
VMS to GP Clinical Information System FAQ
The copy facility, known as “write-back”, has now been tested and rolled out to all practices. Whilst, in most cases, you will see vaccination details appearing automatically in patient records - as if they were entered manually by practice staff - you may also see some anomalies. This letter and the associated FAQ attempt to explain the reasons for the anomalies and what should be done to address them. The headlines are: EMIS write-back in NI currently copies only GP and pharmacy...
MedicinesNI Webinar – High risk medicines: Insulin
This recorded lecture is now available on the MedicinesNI website under recorded lectures. You will be able to view this resource via the link below: High risk medicines: insulin recorded lecture The aim of this recorded lecture is to optimise the use of insulins in practice. Intended learning outcomes include: • Understand the mode of action for different insulin types • Appreciate the indications for the use of these products in practice • Highlight the key...
GPNI have brought together a large multi-disciplinary working group to generate and collate the most up to date and relevant information for Northern Ireland Primary Care. Below you will find important updates regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic along with primary care specific guidance. This is a developing resource which will be updated as new information and guidelines become available.
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