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  • Transparency Statement

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/diseases-and-conditions/long-term-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-health-plan-care-planning-tool/transparency-statement

    ... the Heart Health Plan service , and health providers involved in Heart Health Plan service delivery. How is your information stored and protected? How is your information stored and protected? Your feedback data will be securely held and managed by Health NZ in compliance with Health NZ standards. How long will my information be kept for? How long will my information be kept for? You feedback information will be kept for no longer than 24 months.                        &nb ...

  • Digital, data and technology services – minimum requirements

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/digital-health/other-digital-health-initiatives/digital-data-and-technology-services-minimum-requirements

    General All new digital services and the data they collect and hold must conform with our published   HISO standards, roadmaps and architecture guidelines (external link) , use standard digital resources such as SNOMED CT and the national terminology service ,  and integrate with the mandated national digital services listed in the  Digital Services Hub , such as the National Health Index (NHI). Digital services should be integrated to support a consistent and seamless user experience and avoid unnecessary duplication of data and functions. Application programming interface ...

  • Working together on quality improvements for newborn metabolic screening samples – Transit times

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/newborn-metabolic-screening-programme/working-together-on-quality-improvements-for-newborn-metabolic-screening-samples-transit-times

    ... times is a priority focus for the NMSP.This quality improvement project is being led by the Antenatal and Childhood screening team at Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora, and is a collaborative effort with LabPLUS (the laboratory of Auckland City Hospital), Districts and lead maternity carers (LMCs). Standards and results The programme standard is for 95% of samples to reach the laboratory within four calendar days of being taken (transit time). Health NZ reports quarterly to Districts on their transit times, raising awareness with District leads and LMCs, and working with them to identify improved ...

  • MidCentral

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/health-research/district-and-regional-health-research/health-research-approval-process

    ... MidCentral research policy (PDF 653KB) (external link) Guideline for completing the approval form for low risk research activity (PDF 635KB) (external link) Ethics approval The Health and Disability Ethics Committees check that proposed health and disability studies meet established ethical standards in order to protect participants.  HDEC Website (external link) NZ Ethics RM Forms — Ethics Review Manager (external link) Māori cultural consultation Te Ara Tika guidelines for Māori research ethics   (external link) (external link) — Health Research Council NZ (external link) ...

  • Cellsites and 5G

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/environmental-health/non-ionising-radiation/cellsites-and-5g

    ... to the Prime Minister on scientific matters. 5G in Aotearoa New Zealand (external link) Ministry for the Environment (external link)  - The Ministry responsible for the Resource Management Act, which sets rules about where cellsites can be put up. National environmental standards for telecommunications facilities (external link) World Health Organization – Electromagnetic Fields (external link)  - The World Health Organization investigates the possible health effects of electromagnetic fields, including radiofrequency fields. 5G mobile networks and health (exter ...

  • Yersiniosis

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

    ... for other cases in the community. Investigate potential food or water sources of infection only if there is a cluster of cases or an apparent epidemiological link. If indicated, check the water supply for microbiological contamination and compliance with the latest New Zealand drinking-water standards (Ministry of Health 2008). Disinfection Disinfection Clean and disinfect surfaces and articles soiled with stool. For further details, refer to Appendix 1: Disinfection . Health education Health education Educate the public about safe food preparation (see Appendix 3: Patient information). Han ...

  • NCSP Sector Update – May 2023

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/ncsp-hpv-screening/news/ncsp-sector-update-may-2023

    ... Representatives before it is published. We will provide the link to the report when it is available. Clinical Practice Guidelines Clinical Practice Guidelines The NCSP Clinical Practice Guidelines have been reviewed and are currently going through the editing process.   NCSP Policies and Standards NCSP Policies and Standards Work is progressing on updating the NCSP Laboratory and Colposcopy Policies and Standards, with feedback from the working groups collated and reviewed. They are going through the editing process before they can be published. Immunisation Update Immunisation Update A ...

  • Accessibility

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    Accessibility Measures to support accessibility Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora takes the following measures to ensure accessibility: Include accessibility as part of our mission statement Include accessibility throughout our internal policies Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices Provide continual accessibility training for our staff Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods Conformance status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improv

  • Smart meters

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/environmental-health/household-items-and-electronics/smart-meters

    You’re only exposed to low levels of radiofrequency radiation from a smart meter. Smart meters: use a relatively low-power transmitter are normally installed outside the building only transmit periodically, using very brief signals. Exposures to radiofrequency radiation from a smart meter are very low in comparison to the limits set out in the New Zealand radiofrequency exposure standard (even if the meter is installed inside the house). Expand all Find out more Find out more NZS 2772.1:1999 Radiofrequency fields – Maximum exposure levels   sets out limits for exposure to the rad

  • Aotearoa BadgerNet Perinatal Spine

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/health-workforce-development/maternity/aotearoa-badgernet-perinatal-spine

    About the Perinatal Spine The Aotearoa Perinatal Spine is a secure information-sharing system that will enable a single point-of-care clinical record for each pregnancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, even where multiple health professionals using different IT platforms are involved in providing maternity care. There is no human user access directly into the Perinatal Spine.  The Perinatal Spine is an interoperability module to the national BadgerNet Platform which provides a nationally hosted women and children’s health care record solution for the Aotearoa New Zealand perinatal care communit