Kia ora koutou urgent care colleagues, We’d appreciate you sharing the below key messages on Novavax booster with your rural networks or contacts. There are also some Q’s and A’s further below. Key Messages From 5 July, Novavax booster will be available without a prescription. This gives everyone over 18 years old a choice in…
Kia ora urgent care colleagues, Last night we sent you a message about the availability of second boosters for those at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and extended eligibility for funded flu vaccinations. You can read the Minister’s media statement relating to this announcement here and an update on who is recommended to receive the second…
We have received the following from the Ministry of Health: The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Amendment Order (No 5) 2022 is now: Notified in the Gazette: https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2022-sl2582 Published online (as SL 2022/207): https://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2022/0207/latest/LMS713761.html Vaccine mandates to end for some health and disability sector workers The Government is amending the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021…
Do you have a passion for removing barriers to healthcare and social support for young people, and are interested in governance? Evolve is a Youth One Stop Shop (YOSS) delivering free integrated primary health care and social support services to young people aged 10-24 years old in the Wellington region. Our dedicated healthcare, social support,…
We’ve received a communication from St John asking urgent care clinics to call the 0800 health professionals’ line and NOT the 111 when requesting an ambulance. In summary, St John is experiencing record high 111 call demand due to the Omicron surge, and at times are experiencing severe delays in 111 calls being answered. As…
The ACC innovation fund is new for ACC and is a response to the array of good ideas we have had raised with us.
Our 2021/2022 Innovation Fund is here and we’re looking to partner with health innovators that have great ideas to help injured people recover faster.
We have up to $100,000 (ex GST) for innovative health services initiatives that will help improve outcomes and experiences for people recovering from injury.
Dear colleagues, We are delighted to announce the publication today of a collection of case studies – Research in Medical Curriculum in Australia and New Zealand 2021 – a window on innovation and best practice – which reflect the innovative and varied approaches to the teaching of research skills in the curriculum across the medical schools in Australia and New Zealand. Over the last 18…
You are invited to participate in the second End of Life Choice Act 2019 implementation workforce survey here https://consult.health.govt.nz/regulatory-assurance/19686d4c
The Medical Council of New Zealand is excited to host the virtual 2021 Australian and New Zealand Prevocational Medical Education Forum on 18 and 19 October. For more information and to register go to: https://www.prevocationalforum2021.com/. This annual trans-Tasman conference will be opened by Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield. The main theme ‘Travelling forward…
The recording of the recent COVID-19 webinar hosted by Dr Joe Bourne from the COVID-19 Vaccine and Immunisation Programme is available to watch below. The webinar includes a general overview of the COVID-19 Vaccine and Immunisation programme. It also provides some detail about how you can become involved with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine…