Continence clearinghouse
What is the 'continence clearinghouse'?
- A web-based ‘one-stop-shop' that will allow health professionals to access all Australian-based continence information in one place.
- A way to connect with others involved in continence care and to share information.
- A joint alliance between key continence stakeholder groups.
Who is it for?
- The specialist continence workforce, e.g. continence nurse advisors, physiotherapists.
- The non-specialist continence workforce, e.g. practice nurses, general practitioners.
Why is it being developed?
- To make it easier for health professionals to access continence-related information.
- To provide a means to strengthen professional networks and connections.
- To identify overlap and gaps in resources to inform future resource development.
What might it include?
- Users and stakeholders are currently being consulted to help guide the design of the continence clearinghouse.
- It's proposed the continence clearinghouse might include the following:
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Supporting your clients |
Supporting your practice |
Your community |
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This section will help you to support your client, including: |
This section will include ways to help your practice, including: |
This section will help you to connect with others, including: |
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Australian-based continence resources Information about the National Continence Helpline CAPS forms Details of continence product suppliers Links to consumer information |
Professional development opportunities Information about accredited education Scholarships and conferences Online education options Reports, research and clinical guidelines |
An online forum Upcoming news and events Ways to share information about your service or project ‘Meet the expert' forum Opportunities to collaborate and share ideas |
How will it look?
- The site will reflect collaboration between different continence organisations.
- The site will be user-friendly, simple to navigate and organised to help you quickly and easily find what you are looking for.
- We will be conducting extensive user testing of the site prior to launch to make sure the site meets your needs.
When will it be available?
- A trial version of the site will be launched at the 20th National Conference on Incontinence (Melbourne, November 2011).
- The site will be officially launched next year during World Continence Week in June 2012.
Want to find out more?
- To discuss the project or provide your feedback and suggestions, please phone (03) 9347 2522 or email infohub@continence.org.au
