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  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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    ... Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS and World Health Organization. 2000.  Second generation surveillance for HIV: The next decade [PDF, 278 KB] (external link) . WHO/CDS/CSR/EDC/2000.5.(Accessed 1 November 2018.) UNAIDS/WHO Working Group on Global HIV/AIDS and STI Surveillance. 2013.  Guidelines for second generation HIV surveillance: an update: Know your epidemic (external link) . (Accessed 1 November 2018.)

  • Cyber incidents

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    ... and resources to share knowledge with the aim of growing cyber resilience across the Aotearoa health sector. Pātiki and Waharua Kōpito patterns If you’re interested in more technical advice Take a look at the HISO 10029:2022 Health Information Security Framework (HISF) for best practice guidelines. Health Information Security Framework More information about cyber security and incidents It can be hard to know where to start when thinking about cyber security incidents! There are lots of resources available online to help you understand more. CERT NZ have guides available to help you und ...

  • Hepatitis C

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    ... workers and sexual partners. It may be appropriate for a doctor to inform other health professionals involved in the management of a case of the infectious status of that case when such information is relevant to clinical safety. Adherence to the Privacy Act 2020 and Codes and Medical Council Guidelines is essential. Counselling Counselling Advise the case and their caregivers of the nature of the infection and its mode of transmission. Specific recommendations to prevent spread include: not donating blood, organs, semen or tissue not sharing drug-injecting equipment not sharing razors or too ...

  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) invasive disease

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    ... Academy of Pediatrics. Ladhani S, Neely F, Heath PT, et al. 2009. Recommendations for the prevention of secondary Haemophilus influenzae type b(Hib) disease. Journal of Infection 58: 3–14. Ministry of Health. 2007.   Direct Laboratory Notification of Communicable Diseases: National guidelines (external link) . Wellington: Ministry of Health.

  • Newborn metabolic screening resources

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    To order lancets, blood spot cards and pre-addressed courier envelopes for newborn metabolic screening, please email  newbornscreeningresources@adhb.govt.nz  or call 09 307 4949 extn 23806. For any queries regarding results or follow up call 0800 522 7587 . General information Expand all Your newborn baby's blood test Your newborn baby's blood test This resource explains how newborn metabolic screening works, and what disorders are screened for. Your newborn baby's blood test (PDF 1.5MB) Autosomal recessive inheritance info sheet Autosomal recessive inheritance info sheet T

  • 22. Tetanus

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    ... prior doses (see   Appendix 2 ). 22.5.2. Catch-up immunisation for individuals aged 10 years and older 22.5.2. Catch-up immunisation for individuals aged 10 years and older For adults and children who present with a tetanus-prone wound, boosters are recommended in accordance with the guidelines in the following sections and   Table 22.2 . See   Appendix 2   for detailed catch-up immunisation information. Tdap may be used for primary immunisation of children aged 7 to under 18 years. Tdap can be given for vaccination of previously unimmunised or partially immunised adul ...

  • GP2GP

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    ... software (such as the HealthLink messaging client) to support confidential patient file transfers. Provide support and troubleshooting assistance to your customers for issues related to GP2GP transfers and ensure any problems are addressed promptly. Adhere to the security and privacy guidelines such as the Health Information Security Framework and the Health Information Privacy Code (external link) to ensure the integrity and safety of patient data during transfers. How are problems with GP2GP being addressed? How are problems with GP2GP being addressed? There have been ongoing issue ...

  • Folate and Folic Acid

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    What is folate/folic acid? Folate is an essential B vitamin and is found naturally in leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, wholemeal bread, yeast, liver and legumes. Folic acid refers to pteroylmonoglutamic acid and is the synthetic (‘man made’) form of folate. Folic acid is used in dietary supplements and fortified foods and beverages. It is more bio-available (more readily absorbed and used in the body) and stable, than naturally occurring food folate. Why we need folate Folate is important in cell growth and reproduction. Folate deficiency can result in a type of anaemia called ‘megalobla

  • International Recruitment Centre

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    ... charge their candidates any fees. In addition to the countries listed by the World Health Organisation we will also not actively recruit from nations in the South Pacific.  Sharing resources As part of establishing the International Recruitment Centre, we developed a variety of tools and guidelines to support our international recruitment processes. We are sharing these resources to use as you need, to support your international recruitment processes. Candidate resources and information On the landing page for the international recruitment campaign, you will find a wealth of useful infor ...

  • Simulation service — Wellington, Hutt and Kapiti

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    ... read the 508-page manual before the course, and completed the online learning and MCQ at least 36 hours before the course — approximately 10 to 20 hours of work. Course information Course content includes assessment and management of obstetric emergencies and trauma, including resuscitation guidelines and triage, taught through a combination of didactic sessions, scenarios, skills drills, small group workshops and demonstrations to teach and reinforce knowledge and skills. Enquiries and bookings For more information email membership@anaesthesia.nz Sim Tech Course – Wellington Simulation a ...