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  • 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 ...

  • NCSP Sector Update – July 2023

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

    ... available, and are for use when HPV testing becomes the primary screen for cervical cancer prevention. The Guidelines can be found on the NSU Health Professionals’ website at  https://www.nsu.govt.nz/health-professionals/national-cervical-screening... (external link) NCSP Policies and Standards Work is progressing on updating the NCSP Policies and Standards and to prepare them for publication. We expect that Sections 1, 2 and 5 should be available by 28 July and Sections 3 and 6 by 7 August. (Note: There is now no Section 4). The Sections are named: NCSP Policies & Standards Sect ...

  • What we do: nutrition and physical activity

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/nutrition/what-we-do-nutrition-and-physical-activity

    It ensures that nutrition and physical activity recommendations for health practitioners, and health education resources for the public, have a sound evidence base. The Ministry works across Government, often with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international government and NGOs, and academics on nutrition and physical activity issues. This section contains information on topical nutrition issues such as iodine and folic acid, information about the Food and Beverage Classification System, and mor ...

  • Midwifery

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/health-workforce-development/midwifery

    ... A   Midwives who have not practised for less than 3 years   Not funded    Midwives in this category are not required to complete a RTP programme.    Category B   Midwives who have not practised between 3-5 years   $2,100   Includes: APC, Midwifery Standards Review, Pharmacology and prescribing course   Category C   Midwives who have not practised between 5-10 years   $5,050   Includes: APC, Midwifery Standards Review, MCNZ processing fee, required education courses for RTP 1     Category D   Midwives who have no ...

  • Quality standards and monitoring reports

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

    Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme Policy Framework The Ministry of Health, in conjunction with clinical and scientific experts, community organisations and other Government agencies developed policy and governance arrangements for the Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme. The Policy Framework formalises the policy for all programme activities and defines: overall programme policies and governance programme provider responsibilities lead maternity carer responsibilities laboratory responsibilities processes for the return, storage and uses of residual blood spot samples requirements for ch

  • Health Provider Index FHIR API

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

    ... onboarding process for this API, please visit the Consumer onboarding page . For more information on integrating, please review the 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. Technical All API endpoints will adhere to Fast Healthcare Interoperable Resources (FHIR) interoperability standards. The New Zealand HPI Implementation Guide sets out all the artefacts necessary to understand and use the FHIR API. New Zealand HPI Implementation Guid ...

  • Digital asset onboarding

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/digital-health/digital-services-hub/digital-asset-onboarding

    ... Hub team complete this form. Contact the Digital Services Hub team (external link) For a general overview of our integration process and requirements, see the diagram and detailed steps below. Integration process and requirements 1 Step 1: Getting started Learn about the Health New Zealand API standards, policies and best practices to check if you are able to meet our API requirements. Health New Zealand API standards (external link) Onboarding Guide A clear, step-by-step resource that outlines everything you need to know to seamlessly integrate your digital asset or service into our Digital ...

  • Interoperability platform

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/digital-health/digital-services-hub/knowledge-hub/interoperability-platform

    ... experience for both health data consumers and publishers. The key features are:   consistent API policies such as rate limiting, authentication, authorisation, logging and enforcing the rules within the API specification   API governance to ensure that our published APIs meet the API standards and best practices (external link)   API lifecycle management from ideation to retiring services   API monitoring and analytics to give insights into how the service is used and assisting in tracking down errors. Developer Portal   Our Developer Portal is primarily for API consu ...

  • Cryptosporidiosis

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

    ... cases in the community. Investigate potential food, water or swimming pool 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). If a water supply is involved, liaise with the local territorial authority to inform the public. Advise on the need to boil water. If indicated, check swimming pools for compliance with the Standard for Pool Water Quality (NZS 5826:2010) (external link) . Liaise with ...

  • Data guides

    http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/data-and-statistics/nz-health-statistics/data-references/data-guides

    ... on how they should collect and submit service utilisation data into the Client Information Collection “CLIC” database. Data Management Manual Data Management Manual Data Management Manual (external link) Published  03 February 2008 The purpose of this manual is to specify the minimum standards for Problem Gambling Intervention Service Providers data and information. This manual specifies the minimum standards for Providers’ capture, maintenance, privacy and security of data and information. Pharmaceutical Information Database data guide Pharmaceutical Information Database data gui ...