This page provides resources to assist general practices and other health professionals in South Western Sydney to stay up-to-date with COVID-19 infection control.
Distribution of PPE through PHNs
Download the Department of Health (DoH) publication (dated 11 May 2020) Distribution of PPE through PHNs tranche 4: respirators for general practice, community pharmacy, and allied health [PDF | 4 pages | 191kb], for guidance on the supply of masks from the National Medical Stockpile for General Practice (including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services), community pharmacy, and allied health through Primary Health Networks (PHNs).
Health providers are still encouraged to source PPE through their normal commercial means in the first instance, to conserve the National Medical Stockpile’s limited stock of PPE for front line health workers.
South Western Sydney PHN COVID-19 PPE request form
Correct use of PPE for practice staff and patients during COVID-19
Watch the below videos produced by RACGP showing appropriate use of Personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand sanitiser to help protect yourself, practice staff and patients during COVID-19. (Links to YouTube)
Full Version- How to use PPE
Watch the below videos produced by RACGP showing appropriate use of Personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand sanitiser to help protect yourself, practice staff and patients during COVID-19. (Links to YouTube)
Part 1 – How to sanitise your hands
Watch the below videos produced by RACGP showing appropriate use of Personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand sanitiser to help protect yourself, practice staff and patients during COVID-19. (Links to YouTube)
Part 2 – How to don PPE
Watch the below videos produced by RACGP showing appropriate use of Personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand sanitiser to help protect yourself, practice staff and patients during COVID-19. (Links to YouTube)
Part 3 – How to fit a P2/N95 mask
Watch the below videos produced by RACGP showing appropriate use of Personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand sanitiser to help protect yourself, practice staff and patients during COVID-19. (Links to YouTube)
Part 4 – How to remove and dispose of PPE
Watch the below videos produced by RACGP showing appropriate use of Personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand sanitiser to help protect yourself, practice staff and patients during COVID-19. (Links to YouTube)