This webinar will cover the temporary MBS Mental Health services item numbers that were introduced to support the mental health of care recipients in residential aged care facilities who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presenter: Wendy O'Meara, Associate Education Consultant
Learning outcomes:
• outline the impact Covid 19 has had on the mental health of residents of RACF's
• Overview of mental health conditions and eligibility for residents of RACF to access this initiative
• Full explanation of expansion of "Better Access" program and expansion to include residents living within RACF's
• in depth explanation of MBS item numbers and rebates available
• explanation of referral process and MBS requirements for all providers including psychologists, OT and social workers
Target audience: GPs, Nurses and Allied health professionals
*Please note GP Registrars who wish to register for CPD events and do not have a member number will need to contact the CPD Department on 1300 986 991
Please submit any questions to the speakers by emailing events@cesphn.com.au
Please do a separate registration per person to ensure we record all participants and can provide certificates accordingly.
