Worksafe New Zealand.  (2014). Preventing and responding to workplace bullying These best practice guidelines on workplace bullying were realised by WorkSafe New Zealand on 20 February 2014.  The guidelines encourage and support people in taking early self-help action against workplace bullying...

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Owls - Wise words on Privacy A resource developed by the Privacy Commissioner in conjunction with Netsafe Covers a range of topics such as Social media sites are public places; Look after your storage devices; watch what you say about people. http://netsafe.org.nz/owls/   Articles on -...

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Take the 5+ A Day Challenge in February to feel great and win! When: 1-28 February 2014 What: Add an extra serving of fresh fruit and vegetables to your day Why: To feel great and win fabulous prizes Where: Like Fredge on facebook  and register for the Challenge ...

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Articles - Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses' Association 1. Prevalence of undiagnosed urinary tract infections on admission to a rehabilitation unit. By Matthews, Shaun; Barnard, Alan; McMillan, Renee; Spreadborough, Trish; Horton, Eleanor. Journal of the Australasian...

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Happy New Year to you all. If there are specific topics that you would like covered in the library newsletter please let us know. We welcome your suggestions. Articles - Nursing Praxis New Zealand 1. With awareness comes choice: Only part of the picture. By Holloway, Kathryn. Nursing...

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  Articles - Teleworking/Telecommuting 1. Teleworking boosts wellbeing Safeguard Update - 1/12/2013 Abstract: The first major New Zealand study of teleworkers and their managers has found people who use IT tools to work away from their regular office for one to three days a week are more...

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Articles - Wound Care 1. Skin and wound care programs. By Krasner, Diane L. Long-Term Living: For the Continuing Care Professional. Jun/Jul2013, Vol. 62 Issue 5, p10-12. 2p Abstract: The article focuses on skin and wound care programs in long-term care (LTC). It cites the need to train nurse...

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Articles - Tooth decay and children 1. Water Fluoridation and the Association of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Dental Caries in Australian Children. By Armfield, Jason M.; Spencer, A. John; Roberts-Thomson, Kaye F.; Plastow, Katrina. American Journal of Public Health. Mar 2013, Vol....

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Articles - Rest Breaks 1. Everybody Needs a Break! Responses to a Playgarden Survey. By: Turner, Joan; Fralic, Jessica; Newman-Bennett, Krista; Skinner, Linda. Pediatric Nursing. Jan/Feb 2009, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p27-34. Abstract: The role of outdoor activity in health and development warrants...

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  HAVE YOUR SAY People’s Select Committee hearings - The Employment Relations Bill The Select Committees will be made up of Union Officials and Labour and Green MPs Be part of these hearings and make a submission. Contact NZNO 0800 28 38 48 or Georgie McLeod (georginam@nzctu.org.nz,...

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