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  • Iodine

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/nutrition/guidance-on-nutritional-supplements/iodine

    ... with moderate and severe iodine deficiency. Foods that are good sources of iodine Good sources of iodine include seafood (fish, shellfish and seaweed), commercially prepared bread and iodised salt (if salt is used). Milk, milk products and eggs are sources of iodine. The Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults (Ministry of Health, 2020) recommend choosing iodised salt when using salt, but do not recommend increasing overall salt intake. Although it comes from the ocean, sea salt is not a good source of iodine. Iodine levels of meat, chicken, eggs and dairy products are reflect ...

  • Applying to become a prescriber of funded antiretroviral agents (ARTs)

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/diseases-and-conditions/hiv-and-aids/applying-to-become-a-prescriber-of-funded-antiretroviral-agents-arts

    ... to treat HIV infection is a specialist area that requires appropriate training, experience, and ongoing clinical practice. Accordingly, the Ministry of Health maintains a list of clinicians approved for prescribing antiretroviral therapy in New Zealand. This is consistent with best practice guidelines published by the Department of Health and Human Services in the United States of America (see the  Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents Living with HIV (external link)  on the ClinicalInfo website). The Ministry obtains specialist advice on a case ...

  • Appendix 2: Enteric disease

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/communicable-disease-control-manual/appendix-2-enteric-disease

    ... the case’s occupation. Whenever possible, arrangements should be made for appropriate specimen (s) to be sent for laboratory testing to confirm the diagnosis. If a reported case is thought to be part of an outbreak, it is essential that health services follow the approach outlined in the Guidelines for the Investigation and Control of Disease Outbreaks (ESR 2012) to ensure the assessment of the possibility of shared risk factors in order to prevent further cases. Food and waterborne illnesses are itemised in Section A of the list of notifiable diseases. They are therefore notifiable by t ...

  • About antimicrobial resistance

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    ... Resistance Action Plan The plan includes 18 priority action areas with specific activities to be implemented over 5 years. This section includes information on the activities, progress against the plan, and governance. Antimicrobial prescribing guidance and antibiograms This page contains guidelines, resources and some regional antibiograms for New Zealand antibiotic prescribers. Resources for antibiotic awareness Resources promoting antibiotic awareness among consumers have been produced both nationally and internationally. Choosing Wisely antibiotic messages The Choosing Wisely campaign ...

  • Outcome 7

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/specific-life-stage-health-information/maternal-health/breastfeeding/national-breastfeeding-strategy/key-outcomes-and-actions-i-nga-whainga-matua-e-nga-mahi/outcome-7

    ... (PDF, 271 KB) [PDF, 271 KB] Expand all References References Atabay E, Moreno G, Nandi A. 2014. Facilitating working mothers’ ability to breastfeed: Global trends in guaranteeing breastfeeding breaks at work. Journal of Human Lactation. 31(1): 81–8. Bartle C, Duncan J. 2009. Breastfeeding guidelines for Early Childhood Education. Canterbury: University of Canterbury. Department of Labour. 2010. The 2008 Infant Feeding Amendment to the Employment Relations Act 2000: A snapshot of the impact in the first year. Wellington: Department of Labour. Heymann J, Raub A, Earle A. 2013. Breastfeeding ...

  • Radiation oncology

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/hospital-and-specialist-services/radiation-oncology

    ... rules The business rules provide best practice clinical criteria for radiation oncology services to apply when a person is referred for their first radiation oncology specialist appointment, based on the type and stage of their cancer, and when they need to begin treatment. The rules are guidelines only - a specialist may recommend a different timeframe or approach based on a patient’s individual needs, concerns, or other health conditions. The business rules also support the collection of consistent and accurate waitlist data across the country. This enables monitoring and management ...

  • New Zealand Telehealth Forum

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    ... is to: advise on requirements and priorities for telehealth deployments to support rural and provincial hospitals, integrated care, home monitoring and clinical networks advise on matters relating to environmental considerations, eg, barriers to uptake, technical considerations, protocols and guidelines, and standards provide advice and support for projects undertaken by the Forum contribute to the achievement of the overall objectives of the Telehealth Leadership Group to the maximum extent practicable. For a list of the current membership, see the   NZ Telehealth Forum website. (extern ...

  • 4. Immunisation of special groups

    http://tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/immunisation-handbook/4-immunisation-of-special-groups

    ... or haemodynamically signficant heart disease, severe combined immune deficiency or inborn error of immunity that increases susceptibility to life-threatening viral respiratory infections, as confirmed by an immunologist. See section 19.5.2  for further information and the Starship guidelines for details of eligibility and administration (at https://starship.org.nz/guidelines/palivizumab-synagis-r-immunisation-for-respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/ (external link) ). 4.2.3. Infants with congenital heart disease 4.2.3. Infants with congenital heart disease Congenital heart disease (CH ...

  • Addressing and geocoding information for health providers

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/health-identity/addressing-and-geocoding-overview/addressing-and-geocoding-information-for-health-providers

    ... Health Private Bag 3015 Whanganui 4540 Or email to   onlinehelpdesk@health.govt.nz . After receipt of your application, we will authorise you and advise your HPI Organisation Id. The HPI Organisation Id will be used to authenticate and identify you when you use the services. eSAM usage guidelines are available for download on the right hand side of this webpage. Once you are using the eSAM address services any questions on the validity of specific addresses or other issues should be: sent to the contact centre at   onlinehelpdesk@health.govt.nz   or call them at   0800 5 ...

  • Security frameworks

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    Health Information Security Framework (HISF) The HISF framework sets guidelines that organisations within the health sector should follow to secure their systems and information. The guidance has been tailored to organisations according to their size and structure (referred to as segments). The HISF guidelines were refreshed in 2023, and we’ve put together a short video explaining what you need to know, and what’s changed. Video transcript Person 1: Another busy day. Appointments are backing up. Doctor Lee is out, and we need a laptop and system access for our locum quickly. Can you help? ...