Prescriber registation - State wide equipment program (SWEP)
As you may be aware, the State-Wide Equipment Program (SWEP) is now the central point where all applications for funding for the following programs will be processed:
· Aids & Equipment Program (A&EP)
· Supported Accommodation Equipment Assistance Scheme (SAEAS)
· Domiciliary Oxygen Program (DOP)
· Continence Aids Program (CA)
· Vehicle Modification Subsidy Scheme (VMSS)
In the past prescribers did not have to declare their qualifications, and did not receive recognition for advanced knowledge in equipment prescription. There has been no central list to notify prescribers if equipment is recalled or to make educational opportunities available.
From 1 September 2011, all allied health and nursing prescribers must be registered with SWEP in order to have prescriptions accepted and acted upon. Prescribers will be registered as individuals and not as organisations. Registration is not difficult and a registration form is attached with information outlining the process.
Prescriber forums will be held in early August (dates to be advised) to explain the new system to you. Please watch the web-site (http://swep.bhs.org.au/ ) for dates and venues, and all SWEP registered prescribers will receive notification of these. These forums will explain the new prescription forms which relate to the items you can prescribe, how prescriptions are to be lodged and the new processes which will be in place.
