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Carole Unkovich

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HNZ: National Immunisation Programme Update 23 September 2022

Kia ora koutou Health Sector friends, advocates and colleagues, Happy Friday! We’ve got a few updates this week for you and for you to share with your networks as relevant. I also want to draw your … READ MORE

HNZ NIP updates: Aging in and Novavax | Change to vaccination mandate for healthcare workers

We have three National Immunisation Programme updates to draw your attention to today: two new COVID-19 vaccination changes being implemented from tomorrow (22 September 2022), and a reminder about th… READ MORE

NZBS to Implement New Mislabelled Blood Sample Policy

RE: NZBS to implement new mislabelled blood sample policy From Monday, November 7, 2022, New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) will be changing how it manages mislabelled blood samples sent to NZBS Blood … READ MORE

HNZ: 16 September NIP Update: New Pasifika campaign material | Flu jab reimbursements | Health sector hui

Kia ora koutou health sector friends and colleagues,  Here’s our update for this week to help you with your immunisation mahi. Please feel free to share this with your networks where relevant. Thank … READ MORE

HNZ: Workforce survey - Abortion Services (closes on 31 Oct)

Kia ora Manatū Hauora (the Ministry of Health) is responsible for abortion. The work programme for abortion services aims to ensure equity, accessible, person-centred and quality abortion services. … READ MORE

HNZ: Last chance for flu jab reimbursements – a message for employers

Last chance for flu jab reimbursements – a message for employers If your healthcare workers were vaccinated against flu, you can claim up to $35 back per person from Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand… READ MORE

HNZ COVID-19 Testing Plan Until December 2022

Kia Ora koutou,   Please find attached the updated COVID-19 Testing Guidance and COVID-19 Testing Plan. Both of these documents reflect the recent changes to the COVID Protection Framework along wi… READ MORE

HNZ: COVID-19 Care in the Community update for primary care - 12 September 2022

Kia ora  We would be grateful if you can please pass on the following COVID-19 Care in the Community updates to your networks where relevant.  COVID-19 outbreak response  The Government has announc… READ MORE

HNZ: COVID-19 Care in the Community update for primary care - 5 September 2022

Kia ora We would be grateful if you can please pass on the following COVID-19 Care in the Community updates to your networks where relevant.  COVID-19 Care in the Community  Te Whatu Ora – Health Ne… READ MORE

HNZ: Updated claiming guidance for primary care clinical assessments of COVID-19 patients

Kia Ora Koutou, The COVID-19 Care in the Community team has been reviewing the clinical guidance and funding model for COVID-19 clinical assessments in primary care. This has involved engagement with… READ MORE