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On 1 July, we are moving to building capability in quality improvement methodology through the quality improvement (QI) programme, which will ultimately lead to improved health outcomes for patients. Practices will complete a minimum of two focus areas: one compulsory clinical indicator related to immunisation and choose one of five clinical indicators relating to CVD, diabetes or respiratory.
The Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) is replacing the aging National Immunisation Register (NIR).
As we work together to uplift the immunisation rates in Aotearoa, we want to grow our vaccinator workforce across the Waikato to help fulfil the immunisation needs of our tamariki and tangata whaiora.
Further to feedback from last year's Pinnacle workforce survey requesting more education opportunities, we've launched a new fortnightly lunchtime learnings programme. Watch a recording of the latest one here, available for two weeks.
Measles is a highly infectious disease that is easily spread from an infected person by saliva or mucous droplets when coughing, sneezing or talking. Just being in the same room as someone with measles can lead to infection for those who are not immunised.
Dr Jo Scott-Jones and Dr Dave Maplesden discuss prescribing, concussion, a new emergency procedure for cardiac arrest known as double sequential external defibrillation (DSED), and more.
Pinnacle delivers a number of reports into practice Healthlink folders (Medtech) or PHO folders (indici). Guides have been developed for some of these to help you locate the report in your Healthlink / PHO folder and to ensure the correct person in your practice receives it.
All PHOs and their practices must comply with the PHO enrolment requirements when enrolling people.
The 2024 Influenza Immunisation programme begins Tuesday 2 April. The programme runs to 31 December 2024. Te Whatu Ora asks vaccinators to focus on immunising people eligible for a funded vaccine. Read all flu vaccination need-to-know information here.
View resourceThe Immunisation Handbook provides clinical guidelines for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice. These guidelines are based on the best scientific evidence available at the time of publication, from published and unpublished literature.