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  • NGO and vendor reference information

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    ... shows ‘Running’. Guides and tools Guide to PRIMHD Referral Collection and Use (external link) Guide to PRIMHD Activity Collection and Use (external link) NGO Guide to PRIMHD (external link) PRIMHD Mapping Document (external link) PRIMHD Reporting End User Guide (external link) PRIMHD standards (external link)

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

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    ... 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 ...

  • Privacy Statement for the National Maternity Record system

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    About the National Maternity Record Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is supporting a national maternity record system (called the Perinatal Spine). This will enable health care provision whenever and wherever pregnant people and their babies need care.  Participating health care providers, in the community and in hospital and birthing facilities will be able to securely and swiftly share the related records of care. This shared care record has been in place since 2014 and is now expanding to welcome more pregnant people, and health care providers, throughout New Zealand. What information

  • Folate and Folic Acid

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    ... with folic acid since 1998. Canada – white flour and pasta has been mandatorily fortified since 1998. Chile – introduced mandatory fortification of flour in 2000. Australia – introduced mandatory fortification of non-organic bread-making wheat flour in late 2009. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) develops food standards for both New Zealand and Australia. Voluntary fortification with folic acid European countries – to date, none have introduced mandatory fortification with folic acid. UK and Ireland – continue to permit voluntary fortificatio ...

  • Promotional resources

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    Promotional materials and toolkits The National Cervical Screening Programme communications campaign is an important tool to help participants and potential participants understand their screening options.   You can view, download, and order participant resources free of charge from HealthEd (external link) . The whole campaign has been co-designed in collaboration with Māori and Pacific Advisory Groups, as well as diverse perspectives throughout New Zealand. Toolkits have been created for Māori and all Aotearoa, and Pacific people too. Download the: Māori and all Aotearoa toolkit (PDF

  • Learning resources

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    eLearning modules Everyone is welcome to complete the NCSP HPV Primary Screening modules at LearnOnline:   Introduction to Cervical Screening (external link) (~60 minutes to complete)  Navigating the Cervical Screening pathways (external link) (~30 minutes to complete)  Cervical Screening in Aotearoa New Zealand – History and Context (external link) (~30 minutes to complete)  Talking about Cervical Screening and HPV (external link) (~60 minutes to complete)  You must complete the first three modules to access the final module. GPs may claim 4 CME points after su

  • National breast cancer audit reports

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    Since 2008, the Ministry of Health has funded the Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand Inc. (BreastSurgANZ) Quality Audit (formerly the National Breast Cancer Audit) to produce annual reports on the characteristics of early and locally advanced breast cancer in New Zealand. The BreastSurgANZ Quality Audit (BQA) began in 1998 and collects data on the surgical care of early and locally advanced breast cancer patients in Australia and New Zealand. Originally established by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the audit is now funded and directed by the (BreastSurgANZ) and operated

  • Outcome 6

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    Action Why we should do this: what the evidence says Invest in cross-sector activities to support innovative research on infant feeding among academics,   iwi   and community providers. Research explores the experiential, social, economic and cultural influences that contribute to infant feeding in New Zealand   Aotearoa . A strong evidence base for breastfeeding is recognised as a crucial component of ensuring that adequate resources are dedicated to breastfeeding (World Health Organization and United Nations Children’s Fund 2003).   Ministry of Health |   Manatū H

  • Outcome 4

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    ... are in place for breastfeeding parents, infants and children when admitted to a DHB setting. Research demonstrates positive impacts for neonates, parents and facilities when Neo-BFHI steps are implemented. In addition, research indicates international readiness for expansion of baby‐friendly standards to neonatal settings (Maastrup et al 2019). Where are we now? The implementation of the BFHI in maternity services has produced a significant improvement in breastfeeding rates (Baby Friendly   Aotearoa , 2020). BFHI Documents for New Zealand   Aotearoa   were revised in 2020. & ...

  • e-Learning module on blood spot collection

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    Background A module was developed for the NMSP by Auckland District’s LabPLUS, with support from the New Zealand College of Midwives and the Ministry of Health. LabPLUS tests heel prick blood samples for the programme. The heel prick test screens for rare but potentially serious disorders such as phenylketonuria (PKU), cystic fibrosis, and congenital hypothyroidism. Antenatal and newborn screening programme manager Jasmine Plimmer says all midwives are encouraged to complete the module to update and refresh their knowledge and skills on newborn metabolic screening blood spot sample collectio