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Read morePinnacle has some limited funding available to support practices to take part in the annual PMAANZ conference.
Read moreUnder chief executive Christine Hall’s leadership, Ventures is now focused on two key areas: not for profit ownership of a network of practices via Primary Health Care Ltd, and maximising the potential of technology to enable better health outcomes.
Read moreLatest updates regarding COVID-19 aerosol transmission and airborne spread and information about the N95 mask fit testing declaration, which all practices are being asked by the MOH to complete.
Read moreThis annually updated antibiogram outlines common sensitivities for common bacterial infections in Taranaki.
Read moreTaranaki Base Hospital main hospital building entrance and main reception areas have been relocated to the old main entrance, beside the cardiology department. There are also some changes to the main public car park.
Read moreIn replace of paper-based referrals, new emergency eReferral options have been added for acute referrals. This will streamline your patient’s journey once arriving at either hospital’s emergency departments for treatment by the accepting speciality.
Read moreThe 17 June edition is now available online featuring an update from Dr Jeff Lowe, information on the End of Life Choice Act 2019 implementation and more.
Read moreOxybutinin, the anti-cholinergic most commonly used to treat overactive bladder is being restricted to existing patients only and the liquid form discontinued. PHARMAC suggests using solifenacin instead.
Read moreThe Crown Funding Agreements being paid to employer parties for the uplift to the new Step 6 of the PHC MECA have been finalised and the Ministry of Health is expecting payments to be made to PHOs by Friday 18 June. Once we receive payment we will process this out to you as quickly as possible.
Read moreSamples for mycobacterial culture should be restricted to urgent requests only, until further notice.
Read moreThe 3 June edition is now available online featuring an update from Dr Jeff Lowe, an opinion piece from Prof. Les Toop on foreign ownership of New Zealand General Practice and more.
Read moreDistrict health boards have received notice from the Nurses’ Union, NZNO, that its members will strike in support of their claims on Wednesday 9 June from 11am - 7pm. This notice affects all DHBs in New Zealand. There will be a complete withdrawal of labour by NZNO members.
Read morePMAANZ is hosting an education session on dealing with challenging interpersonal dynamics. This is a fantastic opportunity for your reception and administration team members.
View eventMahitahi Hauora is hosting a clinical triage education Zoom session next Monday evening with Dr Andrew Miller, NHH clinical lead.
View eventThe Orthopaedic Department at Taranaki DHB are hosting education evenings throughout 2021. There will be four sessions held after hours at Taranaki Base Hospital.
View eventHere you can view Growing leadership in nursing - Pinnacle Zoom series recordings.
Lead HealthPathways region, Te Manawa Taki (Midland), has updated two of their diabetes pathways and incorporated points addressing inequity into their guidance.
The Ministry of Health and the Unite Against COVID-19 have a number of resources about the New Zealand vaccination programme.