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Our Hospital at the Home team will cover the practical use of short term parenteral antibiotics for common presentations in general practice, focusing on soft tissue infections. Silverchain Acute Care WA Medical Directors, Dr Ligia Hernest and Dr Natalie Johntson will also discuss how this approach can help you manage patients effectively in the community, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, and ease the burden on emergency departments. This free session is designed for doctors, practice nurses and managers. It will provide you with 1.5 CPD hours and includes a buffet dinner and refreshments.

Dr Ligia Hernest - Silverchain Medical Director Acute Care WA

Ligia is a dedicated Hospital at the Home doctor with over 10 years’ experience delivering acute, hospital level care in the community. Her general practice training enables her to integrate hospital protocols with a holistic approach to care. Dr Hernest focuses on developing and promoting innovative models of out of hospital care to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.

Dr Natalie Johnston - Silverchain Medical Director Acute Care WA

Natalie is a highly committed general practitioner who works across both Hospital in the Home and Urgent Care settings. Her extensive background in acute care equips her with a unique perspective when delivering home based care to patients. With a versatile skill set and strong focus on accessibility, Dr Johnston is passionate about providing patient centred care in the community.

Dr Erin O’Donnell-Taylor – Silverchain GP Liaison

Erin is a general practitioner with a special interest in the areas of Women's and Children's health. She is a passionate advocate for the role of Primary Care, quality general practice training and the welfare of trainees, and system improvement and reform.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify patient, environmental, and treatment considerations for community parenteral antibiotic suitability.
2. Recognise early or atypical presentations of sepsis, including subtle physiological changes.
3. Outline the management of common infections encountered in general practice (eg cellulitis, mastitis).
4. Coordinate referrals to available Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) services.

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