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Source: Waikato District Health Board – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Institute of Healthy Ageing
The institute is a collaborative venture between Waikato DHB, the University of Auckland and the University of Waikato, and was launched in 2013. Its purpose is to facilitate the sharing of research and clinical expertise, and the development of research initiatives in the field of ageing, older people’s health and rehabilitation. initiatives.
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Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – ASMS – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Health Minister’s Letter of expectations to health bosses a missed opportunity to address workforce crisis
“The Health Minister has given hospital bosses a clear signal about the Government’s health priorities but has missed an opportunity to focus on one of the main ways to achieve those priorities – the specialist workforce in our public hospitals,” says Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS).
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Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – ASMS – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Public health services in crisis require urgent fix from Government
“The Government must fix the crisis with patient care at Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital urgently to ensure the struggling services there do not break down further as we head into what could be a disastrous winter,” says Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS).
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Source: New Zealand Plunket Society – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Remember the ‘heater-metre rule’ this winter
The recent wintry blast has signalled that winter is not far away, and Plunket is reminding families that now is a good time to get prepared and stay alert to the dangers from heaters, fireplaces and other sources of winter warmth.
“We always advise parents and caregivers to remember the ‘heater-metre rule’. “Heat can build up quickly so keep heaters at least one metre away from bedding, curtains, clothing and furniture and other flammable items,” says Sue Campbell, Plunket’s National Child Safety Advisor.
“It is also important to put up a safety guard around any heat source and attach it to the wall,” says Ms Campbell. “Young children are attracted to flames and are unaware of the dangers.”
Winter is also a time for illnesses like coughs, colds and the flu. Families can help prevent this by airing mattresses at every opportunity when baby is out of the bed.
Keeping the room ventilated is also important, and if a heater is used in the bedroom keeping the door open slightly will help the room from overheating.
“Having plenty of blankets on hand is also a good idea, especially if power cuts are possible due to extreme weather. The best kind are cotton and/or woollen as natural fibres breathe and help babies and children from overheating.”
To keep you and your whānau safe in the home this winter here are some top tips:
For more home safety information see our website.
If parents or caregivers have any questions about keeping safe over winter talk to your Plunket nurse or contact PlunketLine on 0800 933 922.
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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Mental Health and Addiction Workforce Action Plan 2017–2021
The Mental Health and Addiction Workforce Action Plan is part of an outcomes approach. It contributes to achieving the vision of the New Zealand Health Strategy. For mental health and addiction, this means enabling people to thrive and experience wellbeing wherever they live and whatever their circumstances.
Together with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Outcome Framework and the Commissioning Framework, it will help us reshape our system to centre on people and what matters to them.
Our workforce is our most valuable resource, and achieving our vision depends on a capable and motivated workforce that works with people and their families and whānau to get the best outcomes.
This Action Plan recognises the importance of a combined effort to address the social determinants of health by working across health, justice and social sectors to ensure equitable positive outcomes for all New Zealanders.
It includes actions to develop a workforce with the right skills, knowledge, competencies and attitudes needed to design and deliver integrated and innovative responses.
The actions outlined in this action plan will support the development of the primary health care, community and specialist workforce to be well equipped, integrated, competent and capable to focus on improving health and wellbeing. It will guide decisions about investment and resourcing for the next five years and is relevant to all people working to improve outcomes for those with mental health and addiction issues.
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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation
Headline: Members to get ballot for industrial action
Media Release
EMBARGO 9.30am 20 April 2018
Members now vote whether or not to strike
NZNO DHB members, who are party to the DHB Nurses and Midwifery MECA, receive their strike ballot paper by post and email from Monday 23 April to vote on proposed strike action. The action will occur if the MECA impasse is not resolved through the Independent Panel Process.
Industrial Services Manager Cee Payne says the NZNO National Delegates Committee this week recommended NZNO proceed with a secret strike ballot of all members covered by the DHB Nurses and Midwifery MECA for strike action.
“We announced this decision to members this morning with the information that the possible strike action will consist of two strikes for 24 hours each commencing at 7.00am. The committee have proposed a week in between the two strikes,” Cee Payne said.
“Members can vote online or by post. The ballot is open for 30 days in accordance with the NZNO constitution and closes no later than 5pm on Friday 25 May 2018. The postal ballot will need to be returned by Tuesday 22 May 2018.
“The commitment to secure safe patient care and a salary structure that incentivises nurses and midwives to remain in the profession has led the committee to this important decision. Strike action is a last resort if a settlement acceptable to our members cannot be achieved” said Cee Payne.
“NZNO must give 14 days’ notice to the DHBs should a vote to strike be the majority decision from all those that submit their ballot. This means the dates of a possible strike are early July.
NZNO chief executive Memo Musa explains that as soon as notice of strike action is given to the DHBs they must develop a contingency plan and take all reasonable and practicable steps to ensure continued provision of essential or life preserving service if strike action occurs.
“The statutory Code of Good Faith for the public health sector requires employers to provide for patient safety by ensuring that life preserving services are available to prevent a serious threat to life or permanent disability during any strike action,” Memo Musa said.
ENDS.
Media Enquiries to: Media Adviser, Karen Coltman: 027 431 2617.
Source: Waikato District Health Board – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Respiratory research
The Respiratory research unit offers a wide variety of research trials varying from local collaborative projects to global studies.
We participate in clinical trials ranging from phase I through to phase IV.
All of our studies have received appropriate local regulatory and ethical approval and are conducted according to ICH-GCP standards.
Location: Waikato Hospital, Level B01 Menzies Building.
We currently have a variety of studies in progress for a range of medical conditions including:
2 x consultants
2 x research fellows
2 x study co-ordinators/research nurses
1 x administration assistant
If you want to take part in research, or want to know more details about the individual studies available please contact one of the team:
Christine Tuffery
07 839 8899 ext 98070
021 759 531
Sandra Hopping
07 839 8899 ext 98070
021 240 7432
Miriam Bennett Hollie Ellis
021 719 464
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Source: Waikato District Health Board – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Population and Public Health
Waikato DHB’s Population Health service includes:
The service is part of Waikato DHB’s Community and Clinical Support directorate.
The service also produces health profiles and position statements which inform Waikato DHB activities. These can be found in the Key publications page of the website.
Deryl Penjueli
Manager, Public Health
Dr Richard Hoskins
Clinical Director
Level 5, Hugh Monckton Trust Building
Cnr Harwood and Rostrevor Streets, Hamilton
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Source: Waikato District Health Board – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Key publications and policies
Key publications are strategies, plans (including Waikato DHB annual plan), reports (including Waikato DHB annual report, annual quality account, serious adverse events and maternity annual report), our DHB position statements of a range of public health issues, Waikato DHB policies of public interest, health profiles of our communities, Maori and Pasifika populations, plus links to our news website and quarterly magazine.
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Source: Waikato District Health Board – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Influenza in the Waikato
The Northern Hemisphere has been hit hard with influenza this year and experts are predicting that the same strain of influenza will come to New Zealand.
Our advice to people in the Waikato is to get vaccinated as soon as vaccines become available from mid-April until 31 December.
Influenza is
Symptoms of influenza can include the following symptoms:
Influenza can be severe enough to require hospital treatment, particularly in the very young, elderly, and in people who already have health problems. It can be serious and life-threatening.
Immunisation is your best defence against influenza.
Anyone can get immunised (vaccinated) again influenza at their local GP or medical centre or pharmacy. Immunisation is FREE for some people.
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