Bringing acute care into the home: GP guide to short-term parenteral antibiotics.
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 Johnson 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.
Wednesday 11th March 2025 from 6:15pm to 8:30pm at The Hub, Bentley Technology Park.Spaces are limited so register today to secure your spot.
Meet the presenters
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 delivery home based care to patients. With a versatile skill set and strong focus on accessibility, Dr Johnson 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.
If you have any questions about this event or other education sessions, contact our team.
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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 delivery home based care to patients. With a versatile skill set and strong focus on accessibility, Dr Johnson 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.
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