2. Practice Managers & Practice Nurses Update SCHI
7th May 2019
Dr Jon Harper
PHN GP Liaison Officer
Clinical Lead - HealthPathways

3. What is HealthPathways
Online health information website
Designed to be used by GPs and health care teams at the point of care
Guides best practice assessment and management of medical conditions
Based on an initiative of Canterbury District Health Board in NZ
Dynamic
HealthPathways is an online health information website designed to be used primarily by general practitioners and health care teams at the point of care.
HealthPathways guides best practice assessment and management of medical conditions, including when and where to refer patients to local specialists and services.
HealthPathways is based on an initiative of Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand where it has contributed to significant improvements in the way hospitals and general practice share the care and management of patients.
HealthPathways is dynamic – with new pathways constantly under development and existing pathways regularly reviewed.

4. Solves the ‘black hole’ problemGP
Triaging specialist
“Fax number change”
“New Service”
“Service no longer available”
“Measles outbreak”
“Awaiting blood test”
“Flu vaccine changes”
“Need more clinical info”
“State-wide referral criteria”
“Do we offer this service?”

5. Who can use HealthPathways?
GPs & practice staff
Medical specialists, allied health and other registered health professionals

6. How to use HealthPathways

7. Useful pages – practice nurses

8. Useful pages – practice nurses

9. Useful pages – practice managers

10. Useful pages – practice managers

11. Useful pages – practice managers

12. April 2019
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service

15. Compatible with Medical Director

16. Compatible with Best Practice

23. Questions?