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  • Pertussis (whooping cough)

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

    ... cases that are part of an institutional outbreak or community-wide outbreak to be classified as probable if they have a clinically compatible illness, regardless of the duration of cough. Laboratory criteria – removal of laboratory suggestive evidence category.  Laboratory testing guidelines – removal of culture testing pathway; new guidance for prioritisation of testing in periods of high pertussis activity. Purpose of testing, Interpretation of results, Public health service responsibilities for testing, Interpretation of test results – new subsections Case management – Te ...

  • 19. Respiratory syncytial virus

    http://tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/immunisation-handbook/19-respiratory-syncytial-virus

    ... rubber stopper.   Palivizumab Palivizumab is administered by monthly intramuscular injection, according to infant weight at 15 mg/Kg. Injection volumes of over 1mL should be given as a divided dose. Single-use vials contain 50 mg / 0.5 mL or 100 mg / 1.0 mL of palivizumab. (See Starship guidelines for dosing details starship.org.nz/guidelines/palivizumab-synagis-r-immunisation-for-respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/ (external link) )   Co-administration with other vaccines RSVpreF vaccine can be given concomitantly with standard and adjuvanted seasonal quadrivalent influenza vaccines. ...

  • Haematology

    http://tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/hospital-and-specialist-services/haematology

    ... Bleeding Diathesis for investigation 4. Routine (Not accepted) Mild bleeding risk No pain or no impairment of function Mild infection risk Mild anaemia   Stable to mild Thrombolytopenia patients in the category may not need to be seen but specialist input may be given through management guidelines. Possible platelet function defect. Monoclonal Gammopathy of uncertain significance. Stage A Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia. Some Immunodeficiency. Macrocytosis for investigation. Erythrocytosis (not PRV). Early myelodysplasia. Haemoglobinopathy for investigation or review. Chronic haemolytic a ...

  • For community-based health services

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/diseases-and-conditions/antimicrobial-resistance/together-we-can-keep-antibiotics-working/for-community-based-health-services

    ... your technical expertise (eg, in aged residential care). Use hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infections. (See   HQSC hand hygiene resources (external link) .) What general practitioners can do What general practitioners can do Prescribe in accordance with antimicrobial treatment guidelines, and where possible use diagnostics to inform treatment decisions. (See   Antimicrobial prescribing guidance and antibiograms ) Prescribe narrow-spectrum rather than broad-spectrum antibiotics whenever you can. Check out the recommendations for using or avoiding antibiotics at Choosing Wi ...

  • Pay equity claims and settlements

    http://tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-providers/pay-equity-settlements/pay-equity-claims-and-settlements

    ... apply from 1 June 2023 and replace the existing scales for all Allied, Scientific, and Technical roles in the undervalued occupational groups, regardless of union membership or type of employment agreement. Progression Rules to move through the salary scales The progression rules and the Guidelines of Expectation of Professional Practice (GEPP) in the pay equity settlement replace any previous Merit and CASP systems that were in place prior to settlement.  Further information on progression rules can be found in the  Translation and Progression FAQ [DOCX, 73 KB]  and Settl ...

  • Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/communicable-disease-control-manual/middle-east-respiratory-syndrome

    ... all Investigation Investigation Any suspected cases (and/or family members) should be interviewed within the first 24–48 hours of the investigation to collect basic demographic, clinical and epidemiological information. For further information on case investigation, refer to the  WHO guidelines for investigation of cases of human infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (external link)  on the WHO website. Ensure laboratory confirmation has been attempted. It is recommended that both upper and lower respiratory tract specimens be collected whenever possible. R ...

  • HPI questions and answers

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/health-identity/health-provider-index/hpi-information-for-health-providers/hpi-questions-and-answers

    ... it has established a sound basis for identifying sector participants when communicating electronically with sector agencies trusted identity and qualification information is made available and can be used by sector agencies to conform to established health information security and privacy guidelines conformance with the wider New Zealand eGovernment guidelines will be achieved as HPI technologies are integrated over the next few years into applications across the sector. Which health practitioners are included in the HPI? Which health practitioners are included in the HPI? The HPI current ...

  • TestSafe

    http://tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-providers/care-connect/test-safe

    ... section.   Radiologists Radiologists Radiologists can send results to TestSafe. Overview instructions [PDF, 253 KB] Message specifications [PDF, 108 KB] Research Research To find out how to access testsafe data for audit, evaluation and research, click on the following links: Guidelines to reviewers [PDF, 255 KB] Guidelines for applicants [PDF, 85 KB] Submit your request to: Email:   testsafe@healthalliance.co.nz Costs of data extracts The cost model we use is based upon two primary drivers: standard hA recovery rate for the chargeable BI Developer project role – curre ...

  • Outcome 8

    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-8

    ... support can be cost effective and is associated with improved breastfeeding outcome measures for high-risk preterm infants (Gharib et al 2018; Renfrew et al 2009). Review evidence to ensure breastfeeding recommendations for parents with HIV are in line with current best practice evidence. WHO guidelines (World Health Organization and UNICEF 2016) recommend that infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months, regardless of the HIV status of the breastfeeding parent. Ensure skilled breastfeeding and lactation support is available to breastfeeding parents who are incarcerated a ...

  • Preceptorship training

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

    ... many options for preceptorship training, and there is a move towards interdisciplinary preceptorship, particularly for primary and community settings. Online training options are available and provide a great way for primary, community and rural settings to develop preceptorship capability. Guidelines for Preceptorship 2024 [DOCX, 285 KB] Online perception training is available through Health NZ through Ko Awatea LEARN - Introduction to Preceptorship. Ko Awatea LEARN (external link) Expand all Canterbury and West Coast Canterbury and West Coast NETP Registered Nurses will share a clinical l ...