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  • Hepatitis A

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

    ... for other cases in the community. Investigate potential food and water sources of infection only if there is a cluster of cases or an apparent epidemiological link. If indicated, check water supply for microbiological contamination and compliance with the latest New Zealand drinking-water standards (Ministry of Health 2008). Liaise with the local territorial authority staff to investigate potential water sources of infection. Disinfection Disinfection Clean and disinfect surfaces and articles soiled with stools. For further details, refer to Appendix 1: Disinfection . Health education He ...

  • Outcome 2

    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/new-content-page-2

    ... Governance Group 2020; Women’s Health Action 2020). Review and revise the  Baby Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI)  (external link) to ensure the programme is cost effective and aligns with relevant services and providers. Achieving BFCI accreditation helps ensure best-practice standards for infant and young child feeding. It also supports the provision of factual information and support for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and parents who cannot or choose not to exclusively breastfeed. Where are we now? The BFCI programme   Aotearoa   was discontinued in 201 ...

  • Screening Summary History API

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/digital-health/digital-services-hub/explore-apis-digital-services/screening-summary-history-api

    ... the onboarding process for this API, please visit the Consumer onboarding page. For more information on integrating, please review the FHIR implementation guide (external link) . API types FHIR API All FHIR API endpoints adhere to Fast Healthcare Interoperable Resources (FHIR) interoperability standards and follow REST protocols. Service levels Target 98% service availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Support available during New Zealand Business Hours only   GEO Restriction GEO Restriction rules prevent access from clients with IPs located in countries other than those listed b ...

  • NES Entitlements FHIR API

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/digital-health/digital-services-hub/explore-apis-digital-services/nes-entitlements-fhir-api

    ... To begin the onboarding process for this API, please visit the Consumer onboarding page . For information on integrating, view the Implementation guide. (external link) API type FHIR API All FHIR API endpoints adhere to Fast Healthcare Interoperable Resources (FHIR) interoperability standards and follow REST protocols. Business functions and risk scores To view what these risk scores mean, click (external link) here .   Name   Function   Description   Clinical risk score   Privacy risk score   Security risk score   Identity risk score   READ ...

  • SNOMED International

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/digital-health/snomed-ct-national-release-centre/snomed-international

    About SNOMED International New Zealand is one of nine founder members of the International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation (IHTSDO), the not-for-profit organisation established in 2007 that is now known as   SNOMED International (external link) . The purpose of SNOMED International is to own, develop and administer SNOMED CT and related terminology products, and to support the adoption of SNOMED CT in member countries and around the world. SNOMED International is a distributed organisation with its headquarters in London. The organisation is owned and gover ...

  • Planned Care services and how DHBs are performing

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/planned-care-services/planned-care-services-and-how-dhbs-are-performing

    ... suite is a starting point for a more holistic view of Planned Care performance and is expected to be developed further in consultation with the sector over the next 3 -5 years. The Elective Services Patient Flow Indicators (ESPIs) measure whether DHBs are meeting the required performance standards at a number of key decision or indicator points on the person’s journey through the Planned Care system. This includes from when the person is first referred for a specialist assessment, through assessment, diagnostic tests, treatment and follow-up, to the point when the person returns to th ...

  • Sunbeds

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/environmental-health/sunbeds

    Sunbeds expose users to higher levels of dangerous UV radiation than the sun. They increase your risk of melanoma and other skin cancers. You’re more at risk of skin cancer the more often you use sunbeds, and the younger you start using them. Your skin will also age more quickly. Some people are especially at risk. Never use sunbeds if you: have pale skin that doesn’t tan easily, or lots of freckles and moles have had skin cancer before are under 18 (even people under 30 are at higher risk). From 4 January 2017, commercial sunbed operators are not allowed to offer sunbed sessions to people

  • Safety checks for Primary Maternity Service Providers

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-providers/primary-maternity-care/safety-checks-for-primary-maternity-service-providers

    About Primary Maternity Services Providers are considered core children’s workers under the Children’s Act 2014 (previously titled the Vulnerable Children Act 2014) and need to be safety checked. The core children’s worker safety check must meet the requirements of the Children’s Act 2014, and the Children’s (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children’s Workers) Regulations 2015, which are together referred to as ‘the Children’s legislation’. In order to claim for primary maternity services under the Primary Maternity Services Notice 2007 (the Notice) providers need to have p

  • Section D: Administration

    http://tewhatuora.govt.nz/health-services-and-programmes/vaccine-information/immunisation-onboarding-guide-new-providers/section-d-administration

    ... are available via Dropbox and Bluestar for influenza, COVID-19, Tdap, MMR and antenatal immunisations. A generic written consent form is available (in soft copy only at this stage) from the NIP Dropbox. Providers may wish to design their own consent forms; however, these must meet required standards of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights. NB the Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) does not have the functionality to upload written consent forms. The provider needs to have a process to retain these documents for 10 years in order to meet Health Act Regulations. C ...

  • Information governance

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/digital-health/data-and-digital-standards/approved-standards/information-governance

    Rapidly advancing technology is affecting many parts of our daily lives, including the way health professionals, administrators and other people access and share health information. While new systems allow this to happen more easily and reliably, it is important that public confidence in data privacy and security is maintained. This is what information governance aims to achieve, along with helping to ensure the best possible health care and treatment are delivered. Information governance sets the standard for the handling of personal health information and provides the tools and processes nee