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  • New Zealand Telehealth Forum

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    ... requirements and priorities for telehealth deployments to support rural and provincial hospitals, integrated care, home monitoring and clinical networks advise on matters relating to environmental considerations, eg, barriers to uptake, technical considerations, protocols and guidelines, and standards provide advice and support for projects undertaken by the Forum contribute to the achievement of the overall objectives of the Telehealth Leadership Group to the maximum extent practicable. For a list of the current membership, see the   NZ Telehealth Forum website. (external link) The NZ ...

  • Pests of public health significance

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    ... arriving at New Zealand airports and inspection of their high-risk cargo use approved transitional facilities to clear high-risk imported goods (eg, animal and animal products, food products, plant and plant products, used machinery and vehicles, wood and wood products, etc.) Import health standards specify what is required for certain goods and the facilities used to meet MPI standards.     Surveillance activities Surveillance activities Surveillance activities include public health services undertaking (or overseeing) surveillance and monitoring for exotic mosquitoes in o ...

  • The Ambulance Team

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    ... cost to medical patients who use an ambulance. Read our funding reports (external link) Read the Ministerial press release regarding improvements to the rotary wing fleet: Government funds helicopter replacements - Beehive.govt.nz (external link) What we expect from our providers Expand all Standards and accreditation Standards and accreditation Emergency a mbulance service providers are required to meet certain standards and maintain appropriate accreditation. These include:   NZS 8156: 2019 Ambulance, paramedicine and patient transfer services   ISO 9001: 2015 Quality ...

  • Migrating from Read Codes to SNOMED CT

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    ... in 2020 and replaced by SNOMED CT. SNOMED CT dates from the early 2000s when an earlier version of SNOMED from the College of American Pathologists was merged with Clinical Terms V3, the successor to Read Codes V2.  Now known as SNOMED International, t he International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation was formed in 2007 to lead the global adoption of SNOMED CT, with New Zealand as a founder member. SNOMED CT remains today the modern clinical terminology standard of choice around the world . The Ministry of Health and Health NZ require SNOMED CT as a health system st ...

  • Highlights from year two of the New Zealand Antimicrobial Resistance Plan

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    ... promote both awareness weeks. An educational pack accompanied the poster competition which identified curriculum links and provided teaching resources and information about antibiotic resistance and hand hygiene in New Zealand. The HARC members contributed to the Health and Disability Services Standards Review process as it relates to optimising the use of antimicrobials and infection, prevention and control. 

  • Radiology National Clinical Network

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    ... 2024 as part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora’s National Clinical Network programme. The NRN is targeting improved access and standardised service quality as it embarks on a raft of initiatives to lead improvements across the health system. The Network’s core function is to establish standards and models of care to reduce variation in access to health services and ultimately improve New Zealanders’ health outcomes. It will also be the clinical partner to Health NZ’s broader focus on radiology across New Zealand. Prior to the Network being established, the National Radiology Advi ...

  • 2020Health research approval process — Waikato

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    It is important to be familiar with the Waikato research policy and informed consent policy and the National Ethics Advisory Committee (NEAC) standards. Any study that includes the administration of medicines to patients must adhere to the Waikato clinical trial medicines management protocol. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato does not have its own ethics committee. We rely on the Health and Disability Ethics Committee (HDEC) or Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC). The research approval process is the locality authorisation process. Preparation Discuss your concept or proposal with the ...

  • Upcoming changes to NHI

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    ... a smooth transition, preventing potential disruptions in healthcare services if the current format is exhausted. Compatibility and minimal impact : The new format retains the seven-character length, minimising impact on existing healthcare systems, databases, and workflows. Regulatory and standards compliance : Updating the NHI format aligns with evolving health information standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and interoperability with international best practices. Why has the check digit algorithm for the new format been changed to use mod 23 instead of mod 24? Why ...

  • National Maternity Clinical Guidance

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    ... 2009, the Government agreed to the development of the Maternity Quality Initiative, which included the establishment of a Maternity Quality and Safety Programme. During the programme’s planning it was agreed by the multidisciplinary expert working group developing the New Zealand Maternity Standards that there was a need to have nationally consistent clinical guidance for the maternity sector. This was also in response to recommendations from the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee, the Health and Disability Commissioner and the Minister of Health. This guidance would enable ...

  • Report fraud in the health sector

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    ... to follow up.   Do the right thing If you’re an employee and are calling about serious wrongdoing in or by your workplace, we'll let you know your rights under the Protected Disclosures Act 2000 (known as the ‘Whistle-blower Act’) (external link) . Protect the integrity and high standards of our health service by talking about your concerns. Pātiki and Waharua Kōpito patterns Other ways to voice your concerns If you think something just isn't right, bring it up with your manager or someone you trust. If this doesn't work, you can fill out an online report with the S ...