Primary Care Build Back Better program
The Primary Care Build Back Better program has been developed to support northern Queensland general practices and Aboriginal Medical Services (AMSs), and their teams in change and reform readiness.
Since March 2020, general practices and AMSs have changed how they deliver care. From conducting consultations remotely via telehealth and adopting new policies and procedures, to training and retraining staff. Being reform and change ready will equip general practices and AMSs with skills to handle the future of primary health care and learn from and contribute to the changing health care landscape.
The Primary Care Build Back Better program is a two-year initiative that aims to build the capacity and capability of general practices and AMSs for future success and sustainability by developing and strengthening the skills, abilities, processes, and resources needed to survive, adapt, and thrive in a changing environment following the three-year impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
Build Back Better program initiatives so far
To date activities that have been part of this initiative include:
- emergency SMS grants
- digital capability grants
- funds to address urgent resourcing in response to COVID-19 demands
- funding for after hours, chronic disease management, and service provision.
Existing NQPHN-funded programs that will include the Build Back Better program
The Primary Care Build Back Better program will be built into these existing NQPHN-funded programs and is dedicated to:
- developing enhanced leadership skills and abilities to effectively manage reform
- delivering improved data capabilities and capacity for optimal care and practice population management
- building general practice sustainability
- developing change management skills and knowledge
- supporting the uptake and implementation of digital technologies.
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Get in touch
If you have any queries regarding the Primary Care Build Back Better Program, please contact the Prestantia Health delivery team at capability@prestantiahealth.com or your local NQPHN Primary Care Engagement Team.