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• Telehealth Service Review

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  ... services, except if they overlap with primary or urgent care, such as ambulance and emergency department telehealth services. This review is timely because telehealth services have changed over time with technology advances and changing needs and demands. They have become a practical option for people seeking health care and for health providers, leading to increased use, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will consider the experience and lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic about the benefits, challenges and improvements identified for telehealth services. The review will explor ...

• Medicines information standards

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  Expand all HISO 10024.1:2018 New Zealand Universal List of Medicines and New Zealand Formulary HISO 10024.1:2018 New Zealand Universal List of Medicines and New Zealand Formulary These data services provide essential online searchable and downloadable information about medicines and their safe use, for the benefit of health providers and consumers. All systems with medicines management functions must use these services in order to be properly functional and interoperable in the digital health ecosystem. NZ Universal List of Medicines Established in 2011, the NZ Universal List of Medicines, is ...

• Regionally led integrated approach to the delivery of hepatitis C services

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  ... C and choose where to get tested Go to stickittohepc.co.nz (goes to another website) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora funds hepatitis C assessment and treatment services in the community. These services are designed to remove stigma and provide integrated, accessible and sustainable testing for hepatitis C exposure,  assessment and treatment. Regional hepatitis C programme managers support and coordinate implementation of community bases services. This includes sharing innovation, providing educational opportunities and raising awareness in key stakeholder groups. They also support ...

• Application Guide: Voluntary Bonding Scheme Payments

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  How to apply for payments Read this guide before completing a payment application form. It contains important information to help you: fill out the payment application forms correctly and include the necessary supporting documents. Administration of the Voluntary Bonding Scheme (the Scheme) was transferred from the Ministry of Health (the Ministry) to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ), effective 1 July 2022. After 1 July 2022, the only change to existing bonds is that the agreement will be with Health NZ, rather than the Ministry. If Terms and Conditions refer to a DHB, the bond wi ...

• Enrolment with a general practice and primary health organisation

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  Enrolment in a primary health organisation (PHO) is voluntary. Most New Zealanders are however enrolled through their general practice and gain the benefits associated with belonging to a PHO, which can include cheaper doctors’ visits and reduced costs of prescription medicines. Enrolment information for the public Most general practices are now part of a PHO. If you are not sure whether your general practice is part of a PHO, you can ask your regular doctor or practice nurse. To enrol, you will have to complete and sign a form which the doctor, nurse or medical centre receptionist will give ...

• Guidance on nutrition and physical activity for workplaces

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  ... the National Food and Drink Policy. This policy will help organisations to provide an environment that consistently offers and promotes healthier food and drink options. The policy is consistent with the Eating and Activity Guidelines. National Food and Drink Policy Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults Healthy food and drink principles Enjoy a variety of nutritious foods every day including: Plenty of vegetables and fruit Grain foods, mostly wholegrain and those naturally high in fibre Some milk and milk products, mostly low and reduced fat Some legumes (e,g, beans, lentils), ...

• Getting the most from your account

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  Expand all Your login details – email and password  Your login details – email and password  If you forget your My Health Account password, simply visit the My Health Account landing page (external link) , click on the ‘Log in’ button, then click on the ‘Forgot password’ link. Follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be guided through how to reset your password.   You can update both your email address and password by logging into My Health Account. When changing either your email address or password, we will check to confirm that it is you wanting to make the changes b ...

• 2020Health research approval process — Waikato

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  It is important to be familiar with the Waikato research policy and informed consent policy and the National Ethics Advisory Committee (NEAC) standards. Any study that includes the administration of medicines to patients must adhere to the Waikato clinical trial medicines management protocol. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato does not have its own ethics committee. We rely on the Health and Disability Ethics Committee (HDEC) or Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC). The research approval process is the locality authorisation process. Preparation Discuss your concept or proposal with the ...

• Fetal echocardiography

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  These guidelines were published in 2019 and are awaiting review, due 2022. Some content may be outdated. An appropriately experienced operator should perform a screening fetal echocardiogram on women at risk of fetal cardiac anomaly, ideally as part of the 19‑week anatomy scan.   A diagnostic fetal echocardiogram is a tertiary-level scan, often performed by a maternal fetal medicine (MFM) or paediatric cardiology service and is usually performed to assess a previously identified or suspected cardiac anomaly.   When a fetal cardiac anomaly is suspected on a routine 19-week anat ...

• Alcohol and schools

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  ... believes alcohol and schools do not mix. Develop a school alcohol policy We recommend that all schools have an alcohol policy so everyone is clear about if and when alcohol will be made available on your premises or at school events. Schools have an obligation to provide a safe environment for their students. Increasing access to and availability of alcohol is a key driver in increasing alcohol harm in our community. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora feels very strongly that alcohol should not be on school grounds when tamariki are present. Allowing alcohol to be sold or promoted where ...