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New Atlas looks at infection and antibiotic use after surgery
posted by WM Admin on 30 Jun 2015
"The Health Quality & Safety Commission’s newest Atlas of Healthcare Variation domain offers a look into the rate of infection and…
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MidCentral DHB's Clinical Leadership Council has a busy year
posted by WM Admin on 30 Jun 2015
MidCentral District Health Board media release, 30 June 2015 MidCentral District Health Board’s Clinical Leadership Council has had a busy…
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Benefits to families - July 1 changes
posted by WM Admin on 30 Jun 2015
John Key media release, 30 June 2015 A number of government policies that come into effect tomorrow will deliver real…
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Falls assessment rates improve in latest QSM update
posted by WM Admin on 30 Jun 2015
"The Health Quality & Safety Commission’s latest quality and safety marker (QSM) quarterly data shows falls assessment rates are continuing to…
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June issue of Best Practice magazine (bpac) focuses on antibiotic use
posted by WM Admin on 29 Jun 2015
The June 2015 issue of Best Practice magazine (bpac) focuses on antibiotic use. Contents include: Upfront: Time to reduce antibiotic…
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New Auckland maternal mental health service
posted by WM Admin on 29 Jun 2015
Jonathan Coleman media release, 26 June 2015 Health Minister Jonathan Coleman today officially opened a new maternal mental health respite…
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Slight increase in qualified midwives in the workforce
posted by WM Admin on 26 Jun 2015
New data released today from the Midwifery Council shows a small increase in the number of qualified midwives working in…
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Rebuild workers to receive free mini health checks on site
posted by WM Admin on 26 Jun 2015
Blood pressure and cholesterol will be some of the tests carried out on more than 600 Canterbury rebuild workers over…
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Open for better care e-newsletter - Issue 18
posted by WM Admin on 26 Jun 2015
In this issue: Organisational self-assessment on falls SAVE THE DATE! Webinar on falls prevention initiatives Stay independent falls prevention toolkit…
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Carl Smith Medal awarded to rising Otago researchers
posted by WM Admin on 25 Jun 2015
University of Otago media release, 25 June 2015 Two up-and-coming University of Otago researchers are the latest recipients of the…
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Health Quality and Safety Indicators update June 2015
posted by WM Admin on 25 Jun 2015
The Health Quality & Safety Commission curates a small set of health quality and safety indicators, which are published annually on…
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Significant drop in pneumococcal disease rates
posted by WM Admin on 25 Jun 2015
Jonathan Coleman media release, 25 June 2015 Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says since the pneumococcal vaccine was introduced in 2008…
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MidCentral DHB is developing a disability-friendly hospital map
posted by WM Admin on 25 Jun 2015
MidCentral DHB media release, 25 June 2015 People with disabilities will benefit from a new Palmerston North Hospital campus map…
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Awarding advances in biomedical engineering by Christchurch PhD candidate
posted by WM Admin on 24 Jun 2015
University of Otago media release, 24 June 2015 Advanced biomedical engineering that restores mobility for those with failed orthopaedic implants…
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Lower tobacco duty free limit yields results
posted by WM Admin on 24 Jun 2015
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, Nicky Wagner media release, 24 June 2015 Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says Customs has destroyed over 2.5…
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Summary Care Record rolled out to community pharmacists in England
posted by WM Admin on 24 Jun 2015
Health and Social Care Information Centre media release, 23 June 2015 Community pharmacists across England will be given the opportunity…
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Otago scientist in international task force linking chemical mixtures in the environment to cancer
posted by WM Admin on 24 Jun 2015
University of Otago media release, 24 June 2015 Mixtures of common chemicals used in our environment may act in concert…
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Tobacco Control Update - 24 June 2015
posted by WM Admin on 24 Jun 2015
The latest edition of the Tobacco Control Update has just been published by the Smokefree Coalition. The issue includes: National…
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NICE say new symptom–based approach will help to save thousands of lives each year from cancer in England
posted by WM Admin on 23 Jun 2015
"NICE has updated and redesigned its guideline to support GPs to recognise the signs and symptoms of 37 different cancers…
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Rural health with a digital future (Thames Hospital)
posted by WM Admin on 23 Jun 2015
Waikato DHB media release, 23 June 2015 Telehealth is at the forefront of hospital services in Thames. All four types…