- Pen CS Awards - Only 2 weeks left until nominations close
- COVID-19 Vaccination Reports CAT Guide available now
- New Topbar Feature 'Favourites App' - available now
- Updated Pneumococcal At Risk CAT Report
- AIDH Nursing Informatics International Congress 2021
- Pen CS Learning: Free Webinars
- Release updates
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Nominate now - Only 2 weeks left until nominations close on 16 August |
The Pen CS Awards recognise excellence in data-driven quality improvement in General Practice and Aboriginal Medical Services across Australia, by using health informatics.
Submit your application for the categories below.
- ‘Closing the Gap’ Award
- Quality Improvement Initiative of the Year Award
- Data-driven Clinical Excellence Award
- Research in General Practice Award
- Data Quality Award
- Digital Innovation Award
- Patient-centred Care Award
- CAT Plus Super User Award
Winners will be announced on 16 September and will receive a cash prize of $500 with their trophy.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Reports CAT Guides available now |
12.3 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered across Australia.
Over half were delivered through primary care.
Read this new guide to learn how CAT can help you identify, manage and recall patients with AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations for their second dose in your practice.
View full guide on the new COVID-19 MBS Vaccination Items updated in the CAT Report. |
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NEW Favourites App Topbar Feature - Quick access to your most-used websites
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The new Favourites App feature is available now on Topbar.
Aiming to reduce time inefficiencies for healthcare providers during consultations, this feature allows one-click access to their most-used 'favourite' websites.
Read this guide to learn how to 'Create a new App' on Topbar, using the Favourites App Feature.
For more information, register for the New Apps Overview webinar on Tuesday 3rd August at 1-1:30pm AEST.
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Updated Pneumococcal At Risk CAT Report available |
Pen CS has updated the Pneumococcal At Risk Report in CAT based on Australian Immunisation Handbook guidelines.
The report enables practices to search for patients with risk factors that relate to specific immunisations, using the risk factors filter tab.
Ensure your practice has the latest version of CAT to use this function and access the most up to date CAT features and reports.
If you require help with the latest update, please contact our Pen CS Support team at [email protected].
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AIDH Nursing Informatics International Congress 2021 |
Pen CS Clinical Quality Assurance Manager, Matthias Merzenich, will be speaking on 'Nursing activation and engagement at point of care'.
The Nursing Informatics International Congress 2021 will run from the 23 August to 2 September 2021.
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Pen CS Learning: Free Webinars |
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New Topbar Apps Overview - Favourites, MGT and Foxo App |
Learn about the new Apps and features available on Topbar clinical decision support and how they can be used to improve practice efficiency in general practice.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand Topbar Data Governance
- Understand the functionality of the new Favourites App feature
- Understand the functionality of the MyGPMPTool (MGT) App
- Understand the functionality of the Foxo App
For General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Practice Managers, PHN Practice Support Team, and Practice Receptionist
Date: Tuesday, 3rd August
Time: 1-1:30pm AEST
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Topbar for General Practice |
A short demonstration of how Topbar, clinical decision support tool, can be used to improve practice efficiency in general practice.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand Topbar Data Governance
- Understand the functionality of Topbar
- Know how to access available resources to assist working with Topbar
For General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Practice Managers, PHN Practice Support Team, and Practice Receptionist
Date: Thursday, 19th August
Time: 1-1:30pm AEST
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Foxo App on Topbar - Digitally Transforming Healthcare with Real-Time Communications |
Join Luke Fletcher, CEO of Foxo, as he demonstrates the new Foxo App on Topbar.
Explore how Foxo can help you:
- Digitally transform manual operations to modernise your clinic and boost efficiency across the board
- Leverage a secure borderless communication platform purpose-built for Health
- Reduce referral leakage and easily create appointments to enhance the patient experience and compliance
- Empower staff with practical team collaboration tools including real-time messaging and filesharing
- Gain instant access to your professional network, specialists, and their admin teams
- Ensure security, privacy, and patient confidentiality in line with Australian industry standards
- Minimise errors, interruptions, and miscommunication associated with old-school systems
For General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Practice Managers, PHN Practice Support Team, and Practice Receptionist
Date: Tuesday, 24th August
Time: 1-1:30pm AEST
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CAT Plus for General Practice |
Learn how to work with CAT Plus to maximise business potential and improve quality improvement activities.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand what reports and filters are available in CAT
- Understand how to create CAT prompts and notify doctors on Topbar for quality improvement activities
- How to work with CAT Plus to increase business potential with MBS item eligibility
For General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Practice Managers, PHN Practice Support Team, and Practice Receptionist
Date: Tuesday, 31st August
Time: 1-1:30pm AEST
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Watch more webinars here.
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- Fixed issues with CAT Plus Prompt notifications
- Fixed issues with Waiting Room App
- Fixed mapping issues for Zedmed users
- Added covid-19 at risk report to daily CAT so Topbar prompts can be created
- Added digital signature for Topbar executables
- Improved filters for Medical Conditions
- Upgraded chromium to v88.2.90
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