Respiratory Clinic Information Pack
Background and Information
Up to 100 private practice respiratory clinics will be established to provide dedicated services to
people with mild to moderate Respiratory or COVID-19 symptoms, in addition to services available within public hospitals and general practices.Why is this important?
Respiratory clinics will reduce the risk of further transmission of COVID-19, help to optimise the use of available stocks of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and help reduce the pressure on hospital emergency departments.
The clinics will be established in dedicated premises which meet clear criteria, with arrangements to safely manage infection control. They will complement efforts of state and territory clinics at public hospitals.
The clinics will be staffed by existing general practice doctors and nurses and will be funded to assess, test and diagnose respiratory cases, including COVID-19, influenza and pneumonia.
The Primary Health Networks (PHNs) will work with the AMA and the RACGP to identify practices capable of managing the appropriate infection control arrangements, and willing to operate the clinics in a mix of urban, regional and rural settings.
Who benefits?
The clinics will reduce pressure on public hospitals and primary health providers, while also reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 across the whole community.
Patients with mild to moderate symptoms and are at a higher risk of exposure will be directed to the clinics in their state or territory by the triage hotline. PHNs will also coordinate with state and territory clinics, and the triage hotline, to ensure clinics are in the appropriate locations and patients are directed to the appropriate clinics.
Where can I get tested?
There are five clinics in the WQPHN Region - view clinic list here
For a list of fever and respiratory clinics click here
To find a clinic in your region click here
Caring for People with COVID-19:
National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce
High-priority, evidence-based clinical COVID-19 guidelines updated weekly with the latest research
Relevant Factsheets and Media Releases:
Resources and latest information on testing, treating, assessing and managing patients with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 for Queensland Clinicians - updated
Factsheet: Australian Government COVID-10 National Health Plan - Respiratory Clinics: Establishment of up to 100 private practice respiratory clinics for people with mild to moderate symtoms.
Infection Control information and guidelines
Other infection control information
- Marjen Infection Prevention and Control Education
- Information on the use of surgical masks
- Correct use of PPE
- PPE Information for general practices
- Hand hygiene - Why, how and when
- Infection control guidance - The Queensland Health Interim infection prevention and control guidelines for the management of COVID-19 in healthcare settings
Please contact Rhonda Fleming or Natalie Kerrigan at WQPHN below to discuss other infection control education/resources:
Rhonda Fleming |
Executive Manager |
0459 590 201 |
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Natalie Kerrigan |
Program Manager |
0477 990 664 |
Other Sites:
Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) National guidelines for public health units
St George Respiratory Clinic Documents:
- COVID-19 Positive Information Pack
- Respiratory Clinic Flyer
- Respiratory Clinic GP Communications
- Staff Member with COVID-19 Process
- Testing Information Pack
Consumers
The Department of Health is funding up to 100 GP respiratory clinics to help protect Australians. If you think you have symptoms of COVID-19 you can contact a clinic to be assessed and get clinical advice.
The Australian Government is rapidly establishing GP respiratory clinics around the country to clinically assess people with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms (a fever, cough, shortness of breath, a sore throat and/or tiredness).
Find out below if there is a GP respiratory clinic in your state/territory and near your area and how to register for an appointment: Find a Commonwealth Respiratory Clinic in your region here.
Help and assistance for Consumers |
Healthdirect Australia has worked with the Department of Health to establish the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080 for non-clinical information about the COVID-19 to the public. The original healthdirect helpline on 1800 022 222 is to speak to a registered nurse who will triage callers with symptoms. Due to unprecedented high number of callers to both lines, people can also find answers to common questions at the healthdirect website coronavirus hub. |
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