DOCSLIB.ORG

University Department of Rural Health

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
University Department of Rural Health Department of Rural Health University Department of Rural Health Excellence and equity in Rural Health through education, research and engagement Rural Health Academic Network Building capacity in small rural health services Who: Rural Health Academic Network (RHAN) - University of Melbourne, UDRH How: Jointly funded academics are embedded in rural health services to provide expertise in research capacity building, research governance, translation to practice and student support. Why: A strong research culture generates new career pathways, improves staff satisfaction and retention, organisational performance and evidence based practice. Where: Wangaratta, Numurkah, Cobram, Albury-Wodonga, Echuca Impacts: Enhanced capacity of our rural populations to access timely and effective care. for the community; reduced burden on staff and service; improved patient care. The Rural Health Academic Network “The organisation is complimented on its primary health networks and community (RHAN), an initiative of the University of accommodation and approach to research. groups, RHAN has seen a sustained Melbourne, UDRH, has been collaborating The systems and processes in place are as impact most particularly in the area of with local health services since 2006. At comprehensive as any metropolitan health workforce role development. Signature present a team of jointly-funded academics service. The partnership in research is work has included Nurse Practitioner is based in five rural Victorian health comprehensive. The systems and processes education programs in mental health, services: Northeast Health Wangaratta, in place were consistent, robust and aged care, critical care, palliative care and Numurkah District Health Service, Cobram sustainable.” emergency care; development of rural District Health Service, Albury Wodonga (Auditors report of the ACHS EQuIPN and isolated practice endorsed registered Health and Echuca District Health Service. organisation wide survey of Cobram District nurses (RIPERNs) to support after hours Health 2016) urgent care and research informing clinical As a network, this team works to support practice using telehealth technology. Each education and build research capacity Working with nursing, medicine, allied of these initiatives enhances the capacity of in these services, undertaking a range of health and health administration our rural populations to access timely and evaluations, service development projects disciplines in addition to local councils, effective care. and supporting the rural health workforce in research and professional development. Team members are interested in allied health workforce, maternity care, chronic conditions, aged care and the prevalence of obesity in rural areas. The RHAN team supports their partner health services, students and practicing clinicians with research project design, ethics review, data analysis and dissemination of findings in diverse topics relevant to rural health. To date in 2018 we have supported 22 local research projects. RHAN provides crucial research leadership and governance to our small rural health partners as noted by this comment: Outcome ■ A detailed analysis of the 2017 ED The outcome from this work is a presentations to Goulburn Valley new model of care informed by local Health in Shepparton (triage category evidence in Wangaratta and Benalla. 3, 4, and 5) from patients who live in The model includes a dedicated COPD four nearby locations all with UCCs transition officer position, a specific to better understand patterns of COPD cycle of care, a patient held ‘My presentation and potential gaps in Lung Health booklet’ and a number the UCC service provision. of workforce development initiatives ■ Academic support was provided to including professional development and 3 local nurses to complete the rural an ongoing community of practice to isolated practice endorsed registered enhance the skills of health professionals nurses (RIPERN) education. within the region. There is further ■ Data collection, analysis and monitoring of hospital and GP data and evaluation reports on Telehealth a follow-up survey of patients and health services from Northeast Health professionals to continuously evaluate Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga the impact of this project on patient Health EDs to outlying UCCs. experiences and unplanned hospital Crucial to success is the admissions. Outcomes translation of education and RIPERN qualifications have enabled This project has recently been nominated afterhours and weekend staffing of UCCs research into practice: for a Victorian Public Health award. in Cobram and Numurkah. Case Studies Improving access to afterhours Over 900 after-hours telehealth urgent care through upskilling consultations to UCCs have now been Improving care for rural people registered nurses and use of provided & evaluated. with Chronic Obstructive Airways Telehealth in Rural Urgent Care Disease (COPD) Centres (UCCs) More than half of all patients presenting after hours to UCCs in the The Problem The Problem Telehealth service have avoided travel Sub-optimal coordination of care for Victoria has 67 rural urgent care to a regional ED. chronic disease is associated with centres which see more than 140,000 poorer patient outcomes and reduced presentations per year (9% of Victoria’s For further quality of life. Rural health services total). Maintaining these UCCs is information or to can be challenged to provide optimal challenged by overall workforce coordination of care due to workforce shortages, GP burnout and potentially discuss a potential constraints and restricted access to unnecessary low acuity presentations specialist care. to the larger regional Emergency collaboration Departments(ED). This has had contact: The Response serious service implications across The RHAN team is supporting Northeast the Moira shire. Helen Haines Health Wangaratta, Albury Wodonga T: 57 220 17 03 Health and Numurkah District Health The Response E: [email protected] in partnership with the Murray Primary RHAN is working with Numurkah and Health Network to improve the service Cobram District Health services to provide experience of people suffering from data for education of local communities COPD. One project has identified barriers on best use of the UCC and to assist local and enablers for coordination of COPD nurse’s upskilling to provide urgent care. care within the Wangaratta and Benalla Across the Hume region more broadly region from the perspective of health RHAN provides ongoing evaluation professionals and patients through support in the use of ED/UCC telehealth surveys, interviews and analysis of technologies. Work has included: hospital data. Contact Details: medicine.unimelb.edu.au/school- +61 3 5823 4500 [email protected] structure/rural-health Shepparton, Wangaratta and Ballarat The UDRH acknowledge the Australian Government Department of Health for funding through the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training programme. July 2018 CRICOS 00116K.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Ovens Murray
    Ovens Murray Infrastructure Victoria is investigating infrastructure investment in regional Victoria that builds on the economic strengths of a region, or that reduces disadvantage, primarily through providing greater access to services and economic opportunities. This fact sheet is focussed on reducing disadvantage, and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying framework for reducing disadvantage through infrastructure. The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide evidence that will inform the problem definition for each of Victoria’s nine regions through consultation with stakeholders. The project has a specific focus on areas that experience relatively high levels of disadvantage (ranked in the bottom 30% of the index of Socio-Economic Disadvantage, SEIFA) and this fact sheet provides indicators showing poor outcomes for key demographic groups living in these areas. Infrastructure Victoria invites key stakeholders and service providers to make submissions that provide evidence on which infrastructure could make a difference in reducing disadvantage for the region. Victoria Ovens Murray Wodonga Ovens Murray Wangaratta Towong Indigo Benalla Myrtleford Wangaratta Benalla Alpine SEIFA IRSD Deciles: Most disadvantaged Mansfield Least disadvantaged The maps show a visual representation of the Ovens Murray region based on Index of Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage (SEIFA IRSD) data (2016). The red and orange shaded areas represent areas of high relative disadvantage. SEIFA Central Highlands IRSD Deciles: About the Ovens Murray Region The Ovens Murray region is part of the broader Hume region and is approximately 32,764 square kilometres in extent (10 per cent of Victoria) and is characterised by several distinct areas.
    [Show full text]
  • City of Greater Shepparton ID Report
    City of Greater Shepparton 2011 Census results Comparison year: 2006 Benchmark area: Regional VIC community profile Compiled and presented in profile.id®. http://profile.id.com.au/shepparton Table of contents Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2 Population highlights 4 About the areas 6 Five year age groups 9 Ancestry 12 Birthplace 15 Year of arrival in Australia 17 Proficiency in English 19 Language spoken at home 22 Religion 25 Qualifications 27 Highest level of schooling 29 Education institution attending 32 Need for assistance 35 Employment status 38 Industry sectors of employment 41 Occupations of employment 44 Method of travel to work 47 Volunteer work 49 Unpaid care 51 Individual income 53 Household income 55 Households summary 57 Household size 60 Dwelling type 63 Number of bedrooms per dwelling 65 Internet connection 67 Number of cars per household 69 Housing tenure 71 Housing loan repayments 73 Housing rental payments 75 SEIFA - disadvantage 78 About the community profile 79 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL City of Greater Shepparton population for 2012. Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics every five years. However the Census count is NOT the official population of the City of Greater Shepparton. To provide a more accurate population figure which is updated more frequently than every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP) numbers for the City of Greater Shepparton. See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to use each one.
    [Show full text]
  • Northern Victorian Cluster - Municipal Heatwave Plan
    Northern Victorian Cluster - Municipal Heatwave Plan Sub Plan prepared February 2018 Template Prepared by Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance for Buloke, Central Goldfields, Gannawarra, Loddon, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander shire councils who participated in the Resilient Community Assets Heat Health project and City of Greater Bendigo who was involved in the early stages of the project. The Resilient Community Assets Project — a partnership between the Victorian Government and six local councils. Version Control Date Version Details Officer April 2016 2 New Municipal Heatwave Plan Central Victorian Greenhouse template developed Alliance July 2016 2.1 Draft Municipal Heatwave Plan Mount Alexander Shire - developed for Heatwave Working Emergency Management Group Coordinator October 2016 2.2 Further devp. Mount Alexander Shire - Climate Change Coordinator November 2016 2.3 Municipal Heatwave Workshop Mount Alexander Shire - held – further development Climate Change Coordinator and Emergency Management Team November 2016 3.0 Final Version Mount Alexander Shire - Emergency Management Coordinator May 2017 3.1 Additional developments and Mount Alexander Shire - transition to Northern Victorian Emergency Management Cluster Sub Plan Coordinator June 2017 3.2 Campaspe Shire information Mount Alexander Shire - added Emergency Management Coordinator Abbreviations ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics AV Ambulance Victoria BOM Bureau of Meteorology CDCH Castlemaine District Community Health CH Castlemaine Health CSU Councils “Customer Service
    [Show full text]
  • GOULBURN the Goulburn Region Although the Goulburn Region Makes up Only 12% of Victoria’S Area It Goulburn Encompasses Some of Victoria’S Most Productive Land
    DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES GOULBURN The Goulburn region Although the Goulburn region makes up only 12% of Victoria’s area it Goulburn encompasses some of Victoria’s most productive land. Goulburn The region has a temperate climate with excellent access to water resources combined with a variety of soil types and microclimates. The area’s rich natural resources have fostered the development of Located in the north of the State, some of the most productive agricultural enterprises in Australia. the Goulburn region is often described as the 'food bowl' A huge range of quality food products are continually harvested such of Victoria. as milk, deciduous fruits, grains, beef, oilseeds and many more. Some of the world’s most successful food companies plums, nectarines, nashi, kiwi fruit, oranges, lemons, are located in the region and there are now more than limes and cherries. 20 factories processing regional farm produce. In In response to the changing global marketplace, the excess of $630 million has been invested in food industry has developed intensive, high density planting processing infrastructure during the past few years. systems to produce early yielding, good quality, price The Goulburn region provides significant competitive fruit. The resulting additional tonnages are opportunities for investment, economic growth and available for export markets, mainly in South East Asia. export development. There are approximately 50 orchardists with packing The Goulburn region is home to a significant sheds licensed by the Australian Quarantine and proportion of the State’s biodiversity, internationally Inspection Service to pack fresh fruit for export and recognised wetlands, nature reserves and forests.
    [Show full text]
  • Shepparton, Victoria
    Full version of case study (3 of 3) featured in the Institute for the Study of Social Change’s Insight Report Nine: Regional population trends in Tasmania: Issues and options. Case study 3: Shepparton, Victoria Prepared by Institute for the Study of Social Change Researcher Nyree Pisanu Shepparton is a region in Victoria, Australia with a total population of 129,971 in 2016 (ABS, 2019). The Shepparton region includes three local government areas, including Greater Shepparton, Campaspe and Moira. In 2016, the regional city of Shepparton-Mooroopna had a population of 46,194. The Greater City of Shepparton had a population of 65,078 in 2018, with an average growth rate of 1.14% since 2011. The median age in Shepparton is 42.2 and the unemployment rate is 5.7%. In 2016, There were more births than deaths (natural increase= 557) and in-migration exceeded out- migration (net migration = 467). Therefore, natural increase is driving Shepparton’s population growth (54%). Economic profile The Shepparton region is located around 180kms north of Melbourne (Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, 2016). The region is known as the Shepparton Irrigation Region as it is located on the banks of the Goulburn river, making it an ideal environment for food production (Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, 2016). Shepparton’s top three agricultural commodities are sheep, dairy and chickens (ABS, 2019). The region is at the heart of the ‘food bowl of Australia’, also producing fruit and vegetables. The region also processes fruit, vegetables and dairy through large processing facilities for both consumption and export (Regional Development Victoria, 2015).
    [Show full text]
  • 07 FEB 2020 Shepparton and Wangaratta to Host Climate Change
    PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA Environment and Planning Standing Committee – Legislative Assembly MEDIA RELEASE Shepparton and Wangaratta to host climate change hearings The parliamentary inquiry into tackling climate change in Victorian communities continues next week with public hearings and site visits in Shepparton and Wangaratta on 12 and 13 February. The Legislative Assembly’s Environment and Planning Committee will meet with local councils, sustainability groups and community organisations to discuss regional responses to climate change and what the government can do to help communities take action. “We know that regional communities are often highly innovative and active when it comes to sustainability, waste management and recycling, agroforestry and renewable energy projects,” said Committee Chair Darren Cheeseman. “We want to hear from members of the Shepparton and Wangaratta communities, learn more about what they’re doing to mitigate climate change and understand how the government can support them,” he said. The Shepparton hearing on 12 February is at the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre, 23 Alexandra Street, Mooroopna from 10:30 am to 1:15 pm. The Committee will then visit the Violet Town Community Forest and meet with local sustainability groups at the Violet Town Community Complex. The Wangaratta hearing on 13 February is at Wangaratta Regional Study Centre, GoTafe and Charles Sturt University, 218 Tone Road, Wangaratta from 9:30 am to 12:15 pm. A site visit with Totally Renewable Yackandandah to discuss the group’s community energy projects will follow. Appearing before the Committee in Shepparton will be several local councils, the North East Region Sustainability Alliance (NERSA) and Benalla Sustainable Future Group.
    [Show full text]
  • Echuca Local Flood Guide Flood Information for Campaspe and Murray Rivers at Echuca
    Echuca Local Flood Guide Flood information for Campaspe and Murray Rivers at Echuca Echuca For flood emergency assistance call VICSES on 132 500 Reviewed: 1 August 2020 1 Local Flood Guide Echuca Echuca Echuca has three main rivers either bordering or near the township: • the Murray River to the north, • the Campaspe River to the west, and, • the Goulburn River which joins the Murray north east about 15 kilometres upstream towards Barmah. These river systems make Echuca and its surrounding areas prone to flooding with major floods No two floods are the affecting people, animals and property since flood same. Floods like this records began in 1867. or worse could occur again. Are you at risk of flood? If you live or work close to a creek, river or low-lying area you may be With three main rivers either bordering or near the at risk from floods. Even if you are township, Echuca and its surrounding areas are not directly affected, you may still vulnerable to cross country overflows of water have to detour around flooded because of the flat nature of the local countryside. areas. There have been more than 16 significant Knowing what to do can save your floods since 1867 in the Campaspe Shire, life and help protect your property. caused by overflows from the Campaspe, Murray and Goulburn rivers. Flooding can occur on one river or be caused by a combination of all three rivers. Historically the worst floods are from a combination of the flooded rivers rather than just one. Up to 300 properties in East Echuca (e.g.
    [Show full text]
  • Murchison Pow Camp Ed Recommendation
    1 Recommendation of the Executive Director and assessment of cultural heritage significance under Part 3 of the Heritage Act 2017 Name Murchison Prisoner of War Camp Location 410-510 Wet Lane, Murchison, City of Greater Shepparton Provisional VHR Number PROV VHR2388 Provisional VHR Categories Registered Place, Registered Archaeological Place Hermes Number 5592 Heritage Overlay Greater Shepparton, HO57 (individual) Murchison Prisoner of War Camp, Southern Cell Block, October 2017 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE HERITAGE COUNCIL: • That Murchison Prisoner of War Camp be included as a Registered Place and a Registered Archaeological Place in the Victorian Heritage Register under the Heritage Act 2017 [Section 37(1)(a)]. STEVEN AVERY Executive Director Recommendation provided to the Heritage Council of Victoria: 12 July 2018 Recommendation publicly advertised and available online: From 20 July 2018 for 60 days This recommendation report has been issued by the Executive Director, Heritage Victoria under s.37 of the Heritage Act 2017. It has not been considered or endorsed by the Heritage Council of Victoria. Name: Murchison Prisoner of War Camp Hermes Number: 5592 2 EXTENT OF NOMINATION Date that the nomination was accepted by the Executive Director 19 November 1998 Written extent of nomination Murchison Prisoner of War Camp is identified in the Greater Shepparton Heritage Study. The place has an individual heritage overlay, HO57. Nomination extent diagram Is the extent of nomination the same as the recommended extent? Yes Name: Murchison Prisoner of War Camp Hermes Number: 5592 3 RECOMMENDED REGISTRATION All of the place shown hatched on Diagram 2388 encompassing all of Lot 2 on Lodged Plan 113159, all of Lot 1 on Lodged Plan 113159, part of Lot 4 on Plan of Subdivision 439182, and Part of Lot 1 on Plan of Subdivision 439182.
    [Show full text]
  • Woodland Birds NE VIC 2018 Online
    Woodland Birds of North East Victoria An Identication and Conservation Guide Victoria’s woodlands are renowned for their rich and varied bird life. Unfortunately, one in five woodland bird species in Australia are now threatened. These species are declining due to historical clearing and fragmentation of habitat, lack of habitat Woodland Birds regeneration, competition from aggressive species and predation by cats and foxes. See inside this brochure for ways to help conserve these woodland birds. Victorian Conservation Status of North East Victoria CR Critically Endangered EN Endangered VU Vulnerable NT Near Threatened An Identification and Conservation Guide L Listed under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act (FFG, 1988) * Member of the FFG listed ‘Victorian Temperate Woodland Bird Community’ Peaceful Dove Square-tailed Kite Red-rumped Parrot (male) Red-rumped Parrot (female) Barking Owl Sacred Kingsher Striated Pardalote Spotted Pardalote Size: Approximate length from bill tip to tail tip (cm) Geopelia striata 22 (CT) Lophoictinia isura VU 52 (CT) Psephotus haematonotus 27 (CT) Psephotus haematonotus 27 (CT) Ninox connivens EN L * 41 (CT) Todirhamphus sanctus 21 (CT) Pardalotus striatus 10 (CT) Pardalotus punctatus 10 (CT) Guide to symbols Woodland Birds Woodland Food Source Habitat Nectar and pollen Ground layer Seeds Understorey Fruits and berries Tree trunks Invertebrates Nests in hollows Small prey Canopy Websites: Birdlife Australia www.birdlife.org.au of North East Victoria Birds in Backyards www.birdsinbackyards.net Bush Stone-curlew
    [Show full text]
  • Dry Seasonal Conditions in Rural Victoria
    Department of Primary Industries Dry Seasonal Conditions in Rural Victoria Report: 51 September 22, 2005 Environmental Indicators Rainfall August rainfall totals were close to normal. Over winter as a whole, rainfall was somewhat above normal in the North East and in East Gippsland, somewhat below normal in Central Victoria and in West Gippsland, and near to normal elsewhere. August had a warm spell at the end of the month following the widespread snow on the 10th. Overall daytime temperatures were 1°C above average and nightime temperatures were about average. For the 6-month period from March to August, serious to severe rainfall deficiencies extend from the far southeast of South Australia across southwest and south-central Victoria to west Gippsland. The deficiencies over southern Victoria are not as extensive or intense as they were at the end of July. The most significant rainfall in September occurred through the second week and varied from 0-5 mm in the north west to over 100 mm in pockets of the North East (Figure 1). The seasonal rainfall outlook for October to December indicates an increased likelihood of below median falls over parts of southern Victoria for the December quarter. Chances of above median rainfall are between 30 and 40% in a band extending from the far southeast of South Australia to West Gippsland. This includes most of the areas that have suffered severe short-term rainfall deficiencies since the start of autumn, and a general downturn in rainfall since the mid 1990s. The chances of a wetter than average season are between 40 and 50% over the rest of the State.
    [Show full text]
  • SEPTEMBER 2019 Priories
    The BULLETIN The Order of St John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller THE GRAND PRIORY OF AUSTRALASIA Under the Royal Charter of HM King Peter II of Yugoslavia THE PRIORY OF QUEENSLAND AND COMMANDERIES: BRISBANE, GOLD COAST, SUNSHINE COAST AND WESTERN AUSTRALIA A centuries- old ceremony THE PRIORY OF THE DARLING DOWNS performed with grace and dignity, THE PRIORY OF VICTORIA welcoming 10 investees from three Queensland SEPTEMBER 2019 priories. Overseas Visitors 3 Pages 4-11 A Three-Priory Investiture 4 -11 Vancouver Meeting 2020 7 Elevations 2019 11 Victoria Investiture 12-14 Simulator for Life Flight 15 Brisbane Priory News 16 Footsteps of the Knights Tour 17 News and Events from WA 20 A Year of Celebration 22 Sunshine Coast News 24 THE BULLETIN EDITORIAL CHEVALIER CHARLES CLARK GCSJ MMSJ weekend a cocktail party celebrated 50 years of the Order of Saint John in Australia and a commemorative From the Editor’s desk medal was issued. A week later the Priory of Victoria held their Investiture Ceremony attended The three months be together. also by the Sovereign Order May to July this year have been In May the Commandery of representatives. All these unite an extra-ordinary time for the Western Australia was elevated to further our work for Christian Grand Priory of Australasia. It to Priory status, and so was the Charity. If it were not so, the writing has seen changes; changes in the Commandery of the Sunshine Coast. about them would be futile. way things are done, changes in New Members’ Night, an event Planning continues for fund- attitudes.
    [Show full text]
  • List of Parishes in the State of Victoria
    List of Parishes in the State of Victoria Showing the County, the Land District, and the Municipality in which each is situated. (extracted from Township and Parish Guide, Department of Crown Lands and Survey, 1955) Parish County Land District Municipality (Shire Unless Otherwise Stated) Acheron Anglesey Alexandra Alexandra Addington Talbot Ballaarat Ballaarat Adjie Benambra Beechworth Upper Murray Adzar Villiers Hamilton Mount Rouse Aire Polwarth Geelong Otway Albacutya Karkarooc; Mallee Dimboola Weeah Alberton East Buln Buln Melbourne Alberton Alberton West Buln Buln Melbourne Alberton Alexandra Anglesey Alexandra Alexandra Allambee East Buln Buln Melbourne Korumburra, Narracan, Woorayl Amherst Talbot St. Arnaud Talbot, Tullaroop Amphitheatre Gladstone; Ararat Lexton Kara Kara; Ripon Anakie Grant Geelong Corio Angahook Polwarth Geelong Corio Angora Dargo Omeo Omeo Annuello Karkarooc Mallee Swan Hill Annya Normanby Hamilton Portland Arapiles Lowan Horsham (P.M.) Arapiles Ararat Borung; Ararat Ararat (City); Ararat, Stawell Ripon Arcadia Moira Benalla Euroa, Goulburn, Shepparton Archdale Gladstone St. Arnaud Bet Bet Ardno Follett Hamilton Glenelg Ardonachie Normanby Hamilton Minhamite Areegra Borug Horsham (P.M.) Warracknabeal Argyle Grenville Ballaarat Grenville, Ripon Ascot Ripon; Ballaarat Ballaarat Talbot Ashens Borung Horsham Dunmunkle Audley Normanby Hamilton Dundas, Portland Avenel Anglesey; Seymour Goulburn, Seymour Delatite; Moira Avoca Gladstone; St. Arnaud Avoca Kara Kara Awonga Lowan Horsham Kowree Axedale Bendigo; Bendigo
    [Show full text]