Pinnacle clinical director Jo Scott-Jones has been appointed an Honorary Associate Professor in the Division of Health at the University of Waikato for the leadership he has shown in rural health.
Read morePinnacle development managers have created a toolkit to provide essential tools and resources to support practice managers, business managers, and other staff involved in the management of general practice. It aims to streamline administrative tasks, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the quality of care and services delivered at practice level.
Read moreFortnightly clinics at two Raglan marae have enabled Raglan Medical to engage with some of the most vulnerable members of its Waikato west coast community.
Read moreThe Pinnacle Incorporated Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, 26 November 2024 at 6.00pm at the Pinnacle offices, Norris Ward McKinnon House, 711 Victoria Street, Hamilton, in the River Room (ground floor).
Read moreTe Whatu Ora has received notice of strike action by members of the NZNO (New Zealand Nurses Organisation) union. This means that nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants who are union members and employed by Te Whatau Ora will be undertaking a full withdrawal of labour, from 11am to 7pm on Tuesday 3 December.
Read moreA measles case identified in Auckland had recently returned from Southeast Asia. Whilst infectious, the case visited three healthcare settings and a local Four Square on Waiheke Island, prior to being advised to isolate. All known close contacts have been contacted, and a small number are in quarantine. While the risk of transmission to the wider community is considered low, the National Public Health Service is asking healthcare professionals to please remain vigilant and take precautions.
Read moreSkin prick testing is a specialised test to detect specific IgE antibodies to a range of allergens. Due to the very low volume of skin prick tests processed at Pathlab Taupō, and in commitment to service quality, Pathlab has discontinued skin prick testing at this site. Patients will instead be booked for the same testing at a different site, the closest being Rotorua – OPD Department – Rotorua Hospital.
Read moreThe recent PHO Services Agreement Amendment Protocol (PSAAP) meeting took place 31 October and focused on updates related to the Primary Health Organisation Services Agreement (PHOSA) and outputs from working groups. Three themes emerged at many points during the meeting.
Read moreFollowing the recent announcement of updates to the ACC definition regulations, paramedics will be recognised as ACC treatment providers from 19 December 2024. This change will enable paramedics to be funded for work in primary care and as PRIME responders.
Read moreFollowing a recent case, the Ministry of Health is clarifying the use of the Mental Health Act (1992) for frontline doctors and nurse practitioners. This concerns situations where someone may require compulsory assessment and treatment.
Furthermore, the Ministry recommends all frontline doctors and nurse practitioners in the community, rural hospitals and emergency departments, engage with training such as that available via Te Pou on the application of the Mental Health Act.
To ensure patients receive the funding they are eligible for, Work and Income kindly request practices include a short letter or annotation on the form for all non-subsidised medication requests. This should specify the condition the medication is treating and any funded alternatives that have been tried. By providing this information upfront, Work and Income can expedite the process and reduce the need for follow-up requests.
Read moreAnglesea Clinic will continue to work with all practices as an after-hours option for patients and whānau. Anglesea has confirmed that moving to a "new standard fee for all New Zealand residents, regardless of being enrolled or not enrolled, also means their updated pricing is more equitable and affordable for all patients."
Read moreTe Whatu Ora is now supporting all general practices and accident and urgent care centres across Aotearoa to publish comprehensive service information on Healthpoint – www.healthpoint.co.nz.
Read moreThe ACC MRI pathways support GPs and nurse practitioners to make direct referrals for MRIs, for patients who have had a course of active physiotherapy.
View eventThis evening will be a quickfire presentation style event, where non-government organisations will have 5 minutes each to present on the scope of their services, and build awareness and connections with GPs on possible services they can refer patients to.
View eventAimed at clinicians, this session will showcase live AI scribing during a real-time consultation, along with demonstrations of other AI tools, highlighting their potential to streamline documentation and clinical workflows.
View eventA web-based information portal supporting primary care clinicians to plan patient care through primary, community and secondary health care systems within the Midland Region.
The practice management toolkit provides tools and information to support practice managers, business managers and others involved with the management of general practice.
Midlands Regional Health Network Charitable Trust and Pinnacle Group are pleased to present our annual performance report for the year 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024.