The Office for Disability Issues is running a public consultation on behalf of the Disabled People’s Organisations and government agencies involved with the Disability Action Plan. It is the first time they have consulted the community as part of a Plan update, which will now happen every year....

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This omnibus bill amends 7 statutes to increase the range of functions formerly restricted to medical practitioners that may be performed by health practitioners. It will remove some longstanding barriers to NPs and RN practice, specifically with regard to death, work, injury certification,...

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The HQSC is seeking feedback on a draft discussion paper describing a framework that articulates specific expectations for quality and safety, for all health care workers at every level of the health system, including capabilities for consumers. The framework is intended to be used as a guide...

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The purpose of this bill is to provide financial assistance to people who, for altruistic reasons, donate kidney or liver tissue for transplantation purposes, and who forgo income from, for example, employment during their convalescence. The Bill also provides for the payment of childcare...

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The Ministry of Health is consulting on its proposed strategy to prevent and minimise harm from gambling for the three-year period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2019. The Strategy needs to align with the updated Health Strategy and the Gambling Act 2003 requires that it has: measures to...

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Family Violence Review The Government is reviewing laws relating to family violence. Among proposals in the consultation document Better family violence law: http://www.justice.govt.nz/consultations/better-family-violence-law are: giving better guidance in law about family violence...

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The standard has been re-developed by a Health Information Standards Organisation (HISO) working group including representatives from District Health Boards, central government agencies, academia and system vendors. The changes are significant.   The revised standard sets out updated...

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In 2014 the Nursing Council made an application to the Ministry of Health for designated prescribing rights for registered nurses practising in primary health and specialty teams. More information on the consultation and the full application document can be found here. This original...

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Informed consent and assisted reproductive technology: proposed advice to the minister. ACART is seeking feedback on advice intended to clarify informed consent requirements in relation to ARTs and ensure consistency through all processes. The document advises on the point of initial...

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The National Respiratory Strategy is being developed as a first step toward improving respiratory health in New Zealand.  It is intended to present key issues affecting our respiratory health and to recommend priority actions to improve outcomes and equity. Your feedback is sought under the...

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IRD is consulting on the Draft standard practice statement ED0176: Student loans - relief from repayment obligations The draft statement sets out the Commissioner’s practice for providing relief under the Student Loan Scheme Act 2011.It covers the circumstances under which a student may apply...

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NZNO is committed to the representation of members and the promotion of nursing and midwifery. NZNO provides professional leadership and advice in a range of areas including legislation and regulation. In 2011, NZNO published 2020 and Beyond: A Vision for Nursing establishing the parameters...

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PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal resulting from a RFPs for the sole supply of flow meters, spacer devices and paediatric masks for use with spacer devices. Feedback Due: Please send comments to marilynh@nzno.org.nz by 17 July 2015

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NZNO is committed to the representation of members and the promotion of nursing and midwifery. NZNO provides professional leadership and advice in a range of areas. The Standing Orders Guideline has been developed in consultation with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and the Office of the...

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The Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) and New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcome feedback for the review of their policy document "Advice re Nurses Becoming Quit Card Providers". Policies are reviewed every 5 years to ensure they help readers access the latest relevant research and...

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