PHARMAC is consulting on a proposal to fund a free flu vaccine to people 65 years and over and pregnant women in community pharmacies from 1 April 2017. This would mean that these people would be able to choose to get their funded vaccine from their general practice or pharmacy. Pharmacies would...

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The National Ambulance Sector Office (NASO) (on behalf of ACC and the Ministry of Health) is undertaking a formal review of PRIME. In 2016 the PRIME Service Review Steering Group developed a range of recommendations on specific issues regarding PRIME services that are now documented in a...

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The Ministry of Health is seeking your feedback is on the proposed Model of Care for Vascular Services.   The Model of Care aims to guide the types and locations of vascular services, to ensure patients access the right level of care in a seamless and timely manner.  NZNO seeks your...

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The ICN is reviewing several of its position statements and requests your feedback on the draft position statements below. Feedback should be given using the questionnaire below. Feedback due: Please send feedback to Marilynh@nzno.org.nz by 27 January 2017

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The HQSC is consulting on its National Reportable Event Policy. The link to the discussion document is embedded below, with Survey Monkey links to each question. ...

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ACC wants to reduce claims for treatment injury stemming from wound infections. They are interested in “Innovative, low-cost, scalable, practical / feasible, self-sustaining, effective ideas to reduce the severity and incidence of infections occurring in primary care, hospital care, day...

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Children, Young Persons, and their Families (Oranga Tamariki) Legislation Bill The second tranche of  the vulnerable children/ CYFs reform legislation – Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Oranga Tamariki) has been introduced. This omnibus Bill covers a wide range of...

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PHARMAC is proposing to change how levonorgestrel contraceptive implants (Jadelle) can be accessed, so that they would become funded on a Practitioner’s Supply Order (PSO). https://www.pharmac.govt.nz/news/consultation-2016-11-23-jadelle-contraceptive-implant-pso/ Feedback Due: Please send...

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PHARMAC  is consulting on proposed changes to the NIS affecting:  Pneumococcal conjugated (PCV13) vaccine; Varicella vaccine; Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine;  transition period for Brand switches and introduction of  Pneumococcal (PCV10) vaccine...

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The Ministry are reviewing their CVD and diabetes risk assessment and management guideline for primary care and welcome your feedback on this draft.  The draft incorporates the latest New Zealand based CVD risk equations derived from the PREDICT data set, a Heart Foundation/Te Pou evidential...

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The ASA invites further feedback on its earlier consultation (April, 2016) on two significant changes included in the draft code for advertising to children: 1)    How to identify advertisements that target children the draft code proposes that  advertisement will be deemed...

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The NENZ project team is consulting on their review of  the two documents underpinning the PDRP. NENZ invites your feedback on their draft document. You are invited to participate in this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y5FKQ7J Feedback due: Please send feedback...

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NZNO is a member-led organisation committed to the representation the interests of members and the promotion of nursing and midwifery. NZNO provides professional leadership and advice in a range of areas relevant to nurses and nursing practice. We have updated our guideline on documentation...

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The NZNO draft assisted dying position statement has been developed in conjunction with our written and oral submission to the Health Select Committee in regard to the Marion Street Petition to investigate fully public attitudes towards the introduction of legislation which would permit...

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NZNO is committed to the representation of members and the promotion of nursing and midwifery. NZNO provides professional leadership and advice in a range of areas. This position statement outlines NZNO’s position on the ethical recruitment of international nurses in Aotearoa New...

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