Midwest GP Network
Current Programs

The Federal government recently implemented the �National Quality and Performance System� which sets out a clear and ambitious vision for the Divisions network. Divisions are required to report on specific governance performance indicators, in addition to program performance indicators. National Priority Areas and associated Domains, together with Local Performance Indicators for the Midwest GP Network from July 1st 2006 are listed below.

Governance: organisational capability, financial accountability and governance

Prevention: focus on prevention and early intervention
 - Immunisation

Access: improve access
 - Residential Aged Care
 - More Allied Health Services

Integration: encourage integration and multi-disciplinary care
 - GPs and hospitals

Chronic Disease: better manage chronic conditions
 - diabetes, asthma, mental health
 - Midwest Referred Counselling Pilot

General Practice Support: support GPs and general practices within a changing primary care environment
 - Workforce Support for Rural GPs

Quality Support: Support quality and evidence base
 - Home Medicines Review
 - National Prescribing Service

Consumer Focus: ensure a growing consumer focus
 - Consumer Liaison Group

Workforce Support: supporting the recruitment and retention of an appropriate primary care workforce
 - Advertising and promotion
 - Information and Communications Technology
 - Continuing Professional Development