On time immunisation protects against the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases and can also reduce hospitalisations due to these diseases.
While many practices have excellent processes in place immunisation coverage still needs to increase.
The Ministry of Health target of 95 per cent coverage is designed to ensure communities stay well - when enough people in the community are immunised, the infection can no longer spread.
Goals 02 and 03
Resources
From 1 July 2024, Pinnacle is changing the focus of the quality plan to support capacity and capability building in general practice. There will also be a change to how quality plan funds are allocated. This funding is not attached to targets, and will enable you to build capacity.
Read moreThe Waikato Medical Research Foundation exists to support and encourage research within the Waikato region and to assist in the publication of the results of this research. The Foundation awards grants that contribute to the overall costs of the research project but do not fund overheads nor profit. Grant applications of up to $30,000 are welcomed. Applications close 30 April 2023.
Read moreThis manual has been created as a resource for general practices to aid in the delivery of effective smoking cessation services. The resource will help you evaluate your current practice and identify any changes that could be made to improve your smoking cessation service and ultimately reduce the number of smokers at your practice.