10 FSANZ - Minimum Age Labelling of Foods for Infants Proposal P274 – Minimum Age Labelling of Foods for Infants FSANZ is proposing to align the labelling requirements of the infant foods of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code with the current infant feeding guidelines in both countries. The issue is the label recommendation of the age at... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
9 Rongoā Tikanga standards Standards NZ are seeking feedback on a draft Rongoā Tikanga Standard that describes guidelines for the provision of safe and quality rongoā services. This discussion document encourages and supports consistency of quality rongoā care, and the ongoing development of the rongoā workforce. It... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
20 Mentorship/Āwhinatanga NZNO Consultation Request - Mentorship/Āwhinatanga Tēnā koe NZNO is committed to supporting nurses in their professional development aspirations and believe mentorship is an appropriate approach to achieve this. The attached guideline offers information and guidance for nurses seeking a... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
19 Employment Relations Amendment Bill http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/PB/Legislation/Bills/f/b/0/00DBHOH_BILL12107_1-Employment-Relations-Amendment-Bill.htm The Employment Relations Act 2000 is the core legislation covering conditions of work and the rights and obligations of employers and employees. NZNO is seeking your feedback... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
21 PHARMAC Decision Criteria Review PHARMAC is reviewing on the decision criteria it uses to make its pharmaceutical funding decisions. The criteria directly affect the pharmaceutical treatments that are available for public subsidy. The decision criteria are currently: The health needs of all eligible people; The particular... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
10 Feedback on Draft Breast Tumour Standards The Ministry of Health is seeking feedback on draft breast tumour standards which are being developed as part of the Faster Cancer Treatment programme What are tumour standards? The tumour standard documents describe the components of care that a patient with the specific tumour type should... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
11 MOH - Draft Tumour Standards FEEDBACK ON DRAFT TUMOUR STANDARDS The Ministry of Health is seeking feedback on draft tumour standards which are being developed as part of the Faster Cancer Treatment programme What are tumour standards? The tumour standard documents describe the components of care that a patient with... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
12 NZMA Code of Ethics Consultation The New Zealand Medical Association is reviewing their Code of Ethics which has been through a rigorous internal review process guided by the NZMA’s Ethics Committee. The NZMA are now seeking feedback on the revised draft Code. Please note that changes to the Code of Ethics arising from the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
7 PHARMAC Proposal relating to the funding of certain pharmaceuticals in DHB hospitals and in the community Proposal relating to the funding of certain pharmaceuticals in DHB hospitals and in the community - PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal relating to the establishment of a nationally-consistent list of pharmaceuticals to be funded within DHB hospitals. This list would be published in Part... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
5 Consultation on two proposals for Registered Nurse Prescribing The Nursing Council of New Zealand is consulting on two proposals to extend registered nurse prescribing and has been invited to make these applications by the Minister of Health. The two proposals focus on community nurse prescribing and specialist nurse prescribing. Reasons for... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
1 Options for the future – NZNO’s annual general meeting, conference and regional conventions January 2013 Introduction The Board of Directors and NZNO staff have been working on a paper on options for the annual general meeting and conference for 2013 and beyond inclusive of reviewing the purpose of the conference day. The rationale for this action along with the suggested... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
25 NZNO Education Policy draft 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. The first draft of the NZNO education policy document was consulted on in May 2012, and the second in October 2012. NZNO... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
24 Medsafe and Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) discussion document - joint regulatory scheme for therapeutic products under ANZTPA The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and Medsafe are seeking comments and input from interested parties on a discussion paper setting out the high level features of a possible framework for regulation of therapeutic products within the ANZTPA-a joint scheme to regulate therapeutic products... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
24 Draft smoke free position statement The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has developed a smoke free position statement to provide a clear statement of NZNO’s commitment and to provide members with information on working in a Smokefree workplace or environment. We welcome your feedback on this document, please... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
18 Expanded Practice for Anaesthetic Technicians The Medical Sciences Council has developed a draft policy on Expanded Practice for Anaesthetic Technicians which is open for discussion and available here. The brief consultation document covers a definition, principles, pre-requisites, activities, standards for ATs to perform PICC line... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations