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New Atlas looks at infection and antibiotic use after surgery
posted by WM Admin on 2015-06-30 11:54:36.552
"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 2015-06-30 11:25:09.059
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 2015-06-30 10:08:29.868
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 2015-06-30 09:40:59.459
"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 2015-06-29 15:36:21.892
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 2015-06-29 09:00:44.938
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 2015-06-26 15:02:41.789
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 2015-06-26 12:07:39.68
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 2015-06-26 11:46:36.307
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 2015-06-25 12:57:14.271
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 2015-06-25 12:52:42.758
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 2015-06-25 12:09:44.702
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 2015-06-25 09:46:54.329
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 2015-06-24 16:00:03.415
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 2015-06-24 15:58:19.536
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 2015-06-24 10:06:26.711
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 2015-06-24 09:24:12.837
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 2015-06-24 09:01:30.135
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 2015-06-23 14:47:22.427
"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 2015-06-23 14:30:56.951
Waikato DHB media release, 23 June 2015 Telehealth is at the forefront of hospital services in Thames. All four types…