ACC changes for paramedics from 19 December 2024
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | Management | 18/11/2024

Following 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.

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Coronial recommendation: Use of Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 (The Mental Health Act)
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | Management | 18/11/2024

Following 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.

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Work and Income Disability Allowance certificate update
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | 18/11/2024

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.

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Anglesea after-hours care
Waikato | Clinical | Management | 06/11/2024

Anglesea 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."

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Healthpoint’s comprehensive national general practice and A&E directory
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | Management | 04/11/2024

Te 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.

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Apply to be a member of the Cancer National Clinical Network
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | 29/10/2024

Te Whatu Ora invite people from across the motu to apply to be a member of the Cancer National Clinical Network and introduce the newly appointed co-leads. Applications close 5pm, Friday 8 November.

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The University of Waikato Scholarships
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | 22/10/2024

The University of Waikato Research Masters Scholarship and Taught Postgraduate Scholarship are now available for eligible students. If you meet eligibility criteria, and have not applied for or received funding for your current or future study, we encourage you to apply. Applications close 31 October 2024.

Beginning 2025, The University of Waikato will offer nurses a specific Primary, Community and Rural Health postgraduate pathway for those wishing to complete a PG Cert, PG Dip or Master of Health Science. Email pgnursing@waikato.ac.nz to learn more.

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New Te Whatu Ora pilot with Plunket to deliver childhood immunisations
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | 22/10/2024

To increase access and boost immunisation rates, Te Whatu Ora and Whānau Āwhina Plunket will pilot the delivery of childhood immunisations at a select number of sites across the country.

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NZSSD Grant 2: Registered Nurse Prescribing Development
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | 15/10/2024

The Registered Nurse Prescribing Development Grant 2 is now open for applications. Information on the criteria and how to apply can be found on the NZSSD website. Applications close 6 December.

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Public health alert: Pertussis (whooping cough) awareness
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | 10/10/2024

There has been a significant increase in Pertussis cases across the motu, which Te Whatu Ora is asking healthcare professionals to be alert to. For the month of September 2024, there were 187 confirmed, probable and suspect cases notified. ESR’s assessment is that the overall risk of a national pertussis outbreak is high.

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