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  • Cervical screening training pathways

    http://tewhatuora.govt.nz/health-services-and-programmes/ncsp-hpv-screening/cervical-screening-training-pathways

    ... follow up or referral, and undertake follow up liquid-based cytology (LBC) sample taking. Complete the four NCSP Cervical Screening with HPV testing training modules at Ko Awatea LEARN (external link) . Be familiar with the: - updated  National Cervical Screening Programme Policies and Standards Section Three: Cervical Screening Services [PDF, 1.8 MB] - and the  Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cervical Screening in Aotearoa New Zealand [PDF, 2.8 MB] Complete a professional partnership assessment and agreement with the nominated responsible clinician. Download the learning pathwa ...

  • Dental claim and enrolment forms

    http://tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-providers/claims-provider-payments-and-entitlements/dental-claim-and-enrolment-forms

    Combined Dental Agreement (CDA) Under the nationally-standardised Combined Dental Agreement (CDA), Health New Zealand provides funded oral health services for adolescents (aged from school year 9 up to the 18th birthday) and special dental services for children and adolescents. Read the current agreement Adolescent oral health services Adolescent oral health services are for patients from school year 9 up to the 18th birthday who are eligible for free dental care. Forms for the CDA You can download claim forms that include all the current codes below. You can also download application forms fo

  • Research office — Wellington, Hutt and Kapiti

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/health-research/district-and-regional-health-research/wellington-hutt-and-kapiti/research-office

    ... Disability Ethics Committees (HDECs) Health and Disability Ethics Committees (HDECs) Health and Disability Ethics Committees (HDECs) are ministerial committees whose function is to secure the benefits of health and disability research by checking that it meets or exceeds established ethical standards. In doing so, HDECs must act by the procedural rules contained in the standard operating procedures for Health and Disability Ethics Committees. Health and Disability Ethics Committees (external link) International Council of Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) International Counc ...

  • National Cervical Screening Programme news and updates

    http://tewhatuora.govt.nz/health-services-and-programmes/ncsp-hpv-screening/news

    ... content Where to find support Additional promotional items available Watch the HPV Primary Screening launch July July Read the newsletter (external link) In this issue: Free Cervical Screening for Priority Groups Apology to National Kaitiaki Group Clinical Practice Guidelines NCSP Policies and Standards Training Change Packs for the Sector   June June Read the newsletter (external link) In this issue: Clinical Practice Guidelines are out Educational Video now available What’s happening with the HPV Primary Screening Project Priority Group clarification May May Read the newsletter (exte ...

  • Digital Health Identity

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/digital-health/digital-services-hub/explore-apis-digital-services/digital-health-identity

    ... in online healthcare services using their My Health Account or My Health Account Workforce. Online health services may include lab results, vaccination records and other personal health information. An example of an online health service is   My Health Record. Overview The DHI service is standards-based and supports OpenID Connect. This means you can use your preferred OAuth library for integrating with the service. The DHI platform provides a combination of standard and custom ‘claims’. The claims you can access will depend on how you agree to use them and what confidence level is ...

  • Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/newborn-metabolic-screening-programme

    ... of blood spot collection available Newborn metabolic screening resources Resources for heath practitioners for the newborn metabolic disorders programme. Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme FAQs Answers to some commonly asked questions about the Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Quality standards and monitoring reports The NMSP Policy Framework provides guidance for all programme providers within the screening programme. Monitoring reports are produced annually. Working together on quality improvements for newborn metabolic screening samples – Transit times The Newborn Metabolic Scre ...

  • 5G questions and answers

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

    Health Expand all What research has been done on the health effects of 5G? What research has been done on the health effects of 5G? 5G is just another application of radio technology. There is nothing unique to 5G that would make it interact differently with the body than other radiofrequency fields (radio signals). For this reason all the previous research on radiofrequency (RF) fields and health also tells us about the effects and safe levels of 5G. You can read about this at  Research into non-ionising fields. Does 5G produce much higher exposures to RF fields than other mobi

  • Verocytotoxin - or Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC/STEC)

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/communicable-disease-control-manual/verocytotoxin-or-shiga-toxin-producing-escherichia-coli-vtecstec

    ... sources of infection only if there is a cluster of cases or an apparent epidemiological link (eg, consumption of raw drinking milk, sprouts or bagged leafy greens). If indicated, check the water supply for microbiological contamination and compliance with the latest New Zealand drinking-water standards (Ministry of Health 2018). Disinfection Disinfection Clean and disinfect surfaces and articles soiled with stool. For further details, refer to Appendix 1: Disinfection . Health education Health education Minimise person to person transmission by educating on the importance of hand-cleaning be ...

  • Information for Industry

    http://tewhatuora.govt.nz/health-services-and-programmes/infrastructure-and-investment/information-for-industry

    ... We understand that this situation may cause some uncertainty, and we are committed to keeping our suppliers informed as soon as any decisions are made that are relevant to their businesses. IIG is working to improve industry visibility of our policies, practices and processes, including the standards we set for workplace safety, diversity and inclusion.   Guidance, information and expectations on working with us to provide the best health facilities for the people of Aotearoa New Zealand can be found below. Publications Expand all Cost Estimating Guideline Cost Estimating Gu ...

  • Study: Concentrations of persistent organic pollutants in blood of adults

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/environmental-health/hazardous-substances/persistent-organic-pollutants-pops/dioxins/study-concentrations-of-persistent-organic-pollutants-in-blood-of-adults

    ... for chlorinated POPs (dioxins and furans, PCBs and organochlorine pesticides such as DDT) have halved between 1997 and 2012. In 2010, CPHR also analysed levels of  brominated flame retardants in breast milk . The report found the levels to be moderate to low by international standards. In this latest study, serum samples were also analysed for brominated and fluorinated POPs. The concentrations of these chemicals were again found to be generally at the low end of the range of international values. These results will also be useful as a benchmark to see if concentrations inc ...