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  • Foreword and acknowledgements

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/communicable-disease-control-manual/foreword-and-acknowledgements

    ... to be reviewed and updated separately in accordance with new evidence and best practice. This edition of the manual follows the format of earlier editions with some considered adjustments to content in addition to long-awaited updates. It includes references and electronic links to other guidelines and material for those requiring more detail. The manual should be used in conjunction with other best practice guidelines, including the Immunisation Handbook. Users are also encouraged to supplement the content of this manual with existing evidence-based effective practices at their local le ...

  • Measles

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/diseases-and-conditions/measles

    ... for healthcare providers in hospital and healthcare settings This section provides guidance for health professionals caring for, or preparing for, suspected or confirmed measles cases in hospital settings. Measles guidance for immunisation The Immunisation Handbook provides clinical guidelines for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice. Information for the public (goes to another website) Information on measles symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, treatmetnt and what to do if you have measles or are a contact.

  • Climate change and environmental health

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/environmental-health/climate-change

    ... of the projected effects of climate change on environmental health, and how it may impact on the health of New Zealanders. Fire and smoke Fires can expose people to a range of hazardous substances. The Environmental Case Management of Persons Exposed to Harmful Algal Bloom and Cyanobacteria: Guidelines for Public Health Officers (goes to another website) The guidelines provide information about the risks from algae and cyanobacteria and guide public health officers who may be investigating suspected cases or outbreaks. Heat Health Plans: Guidelines These guidelines are aimed at health, commu ...

  • Frequently asked questions

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/antenatal-screening-for-down-syndrome-and-other-conditions/frequently-asked-questions

    These questions and answers should be read in conjunction with the Antenatal Screening for Down Syndrome and Other Conditions: Guidelines for health practitioners, published February 2013. Please note, these guidelines are currently being reviewed and an updated version will be available online in 2024. Frequently asked questions Expand all What are the audit and accreditation requirements for ultrasound providers? What are the audit and accreditation requirements for ultrasound providers? Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora recommends IANZ radiology accreditation for radiology providers, to provide assu ...

  • Acute Stroke

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/diseases-and-conditions/stroke/acute-stroke

    ... geographically discrete unit, but depending on DHB size this may not always be feasible. Organisation of systems that incorporate the ambulance service, emergency department, radiology department and stroke teams is therefore paramount to improving access to thrombolytic therapy. (NZ Clinical Guidelines for Stroke Management 2010) The NSN have developed a set of acute service specifications for New Zealand DHBs to follow when designing their stroke services. Accreditation is a process whereby health services can demonstrate that their patients are receiving a level of care consistent with rec ...

  • Professional Development Recognition Programme

    http://tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/health-workforce-development/nursing/pdrp

    ... - pdrp@cdhb.health.nz You should begin documenting examples of your clinical practice, against the standards of competence, as soon as you have approval to begin your portfolio. Documents: PDRP Policy Te Kahui Kokiri Mātanga [PDF, 554 KB] PDRP - Level 7 poster [PDF, 96 KB]   Access guidelines and templates Locate the RN/EN or Designated Senior Nurse Guidelines, for the level you wish to complete. Set out your portfolio in the order of the checklist. Note your submission can be provided in soft copy (digital format), that can be compressed to a Zip folder or hard copy folders. Docum ...

  • Sunbeds

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/environmental-health/sunbeds

    ... Never use sunbeds if you: have pale skin that doesn’t tan easily, or lots of freckles and moles have had skin cancer before are under 18 (even people under 30 are at higher risk). From 4 January 2017, commercial sunbed operators are not allowed to offer sunbed sessions to people under 18. Guidelines for sunbed operators There are voluntary guidelines for sunbed operators, set out in the standard AS/NZS 2635:2008   Solaria for cosmetic purposes .   However, many sunbed operators do not follow these guidelines. The Consumer New Zealand   report on sunbeds (external link) &nbs ...

  • Media centre

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/corporate-information/contact-and-engagement/media-centre

    ... media will be responding through a Health New Zealand social media account, on behalf of the organisation. If an employee is speaking on their own social media account in an official capacity for Health New Zealand, they will make this clear in the content.  Enforcing community guidelines  Health New Zealand reserves the right to:   decide what content we think is inappropriate hide or remove inappropriate content ban users from social media communities.   We may delete content which contains:   racism, sexism, homophobia, or any other hate speech& ...

  • Resources

    http://tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-providers/education-sector/early-learning-services/resources

    Templates and guidelines Templates and guidelines for Early Learning Services. Expand all Illness checklist Illness checklist Early learning service - Illness checklist [PDF, 643 KB] Illness register Illness register Early Learning Services - Illness register [DOC, 66 KB] Immunisation register Immunisation register Immunisation Register for Early Childhood Services and Primary Schools – English - HealthEd (external link) Immunisation Register for Early Childhood Services and Primary Schools – te reo Māori - HealthEd (external link) Tooth brushing guidelines Tooth brushing guidelines Fact ...

  • Invasive group A streptococcal infection

    http://tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/communicable-disease-control-manual/invasive-group-a-streptococcal-infection

    ... 7 days prior to symptom onset. The infectious period for iGAS ends 24 hours after the commencement of appropriate antimicrobial therapy. The choice of appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be determined by specialist infectious disease or microbiology advice as well as local antimicrobial guidelines [25] . Infection prevention and control Infection prevention and control Standard precautions apply. This includes hand hygiene with alcohol-based hand sanitiser or soap and water, usual cleaning, and both mask-wearing and eye protection when examining the mouth, throat or nose of a patient wi ...