NZNO seeks member feedback on the above bill which aims to provide:
- better visibility of decisions about practitioner practice
- greater recognition of the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and co-operation
- better workforce information.
We strongly recommend that you read the Bill’s Digest
https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/bills-and-laws/bills-digests/document/52PLLaw25401/health-practitioners-competence-assurance-amendment-bill which summarises amendments to the HPCA Act affecting :
- Competence and fitness to practice (Part 3)
- Complaints and discipline (Part 4)
- Structure of authorities (Part 6)
- Naming Policy (Part 7)
The Bill can be found here: https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/bills-and-laws/bills-proposed-laws/document/BILL_76354/health-practitioners-competence-assurance-amendment-bill
Feedback due to policyanalysts@nzno.org.nz by 29 March 2018.