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
18 Proposal to fund unapproved pharmaceutical treatments for various conditions Proposal to fund unapproved pharmaceutical treatments for various conditions In a departure from normal practice, PHARMAC has entered into a provisional agreement for the funding and supply of 11 pharmaceuticals that have not been approved/registered by Medsafe, but which have been identified... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
18 Proposed changes to the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Regulations 2003 (Cost of Treatment Regulations) Five changes are proposed to the Cost of Treatment Regulations which are: increasing the general practitioner and combined general practitioner/nurse rates for under-six year olds by $5 (including GST) per visit rationalising and updating the dental rates increasing the general... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
16 PHARMAC and Hospital Medical Devices: Obtaining Clinical Input PHARMAC is seeking input on clinical matters from all users of medical devices in the clinical setting following Cabinet approval of the plan for PHARMAC to assume responsibility for the standardisation, prioritisation and procurement of medical devices. In addition to opportunities for face to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations