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Regional Reports
Nga Maia ki Tamaki Makaurau
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Nga Maia ki Waikato
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Rua Pokai Nga Maia i te Rauaroha
Tamaki Makaurau
Panui #42, Apr-May 2019
Panui #41, Feb-Mar 2019
Panui #40, Dec-Jan 2019
Panui #39, Oct-Nov 2018
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New Zealand College of Midwives Journal
The latest paper of Journal 54 of the New Zealand College of Midwives Journal.
The paper is titled:
Recognising and responding to acutely deteriorating women in New Zealand maternity wards: A literature and environmental scan
We have also attached a research paper reflection tool designed by the Journal editorial board for midwives to use with New Zealand College of Midwives Journal papers.
Links to the paper and the reflection tool will also be available on the College website at: https://www.midwife.org.nz/midwives/publications/college-journal/
We hope you enjoy reading this paper and please remember that you can search the New Zealand Midwifery Research Database for a comprehensive index of midwifery research undertaken in New Zealand:
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Te Aroha a Hine: Maori Midwifery Workforce
Te Aronga a Hine was a collaborative between Nga Maia, Te Rau Ora and Counties Manukau Health supported by the Ministry of Health (Workforce) that was focused on building the evidence base to inform the workforce required to centre on the health needs of Wahine Māori and their whānau.
These reports were the final two steps to understanding the Māori midwifery landscape. It provides evidence with the qualitative descriptions, views, and Mātauranga (knowledge) from Māori māma and Māori midwives who have experienced the maternity care system in New Zealand and who also come with knowledge from the past which has shaped their outlook of maternity care today.
Whaia te Aronga a Nga Kaiwhakawhānau Māori
Te Aronga a Hine - Ngā Māmā
Notification of the Primary Maternity Services Amendment Notice 2020
Tēnā koe
Please find attached:
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a letter with notification of an intent to amend the fee schedule of Primary Maternity Services Amendment 2007
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the draft Primary Maternity Services Amendment Notice (2) 2020
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new draft Schedule 1 with amended fees.
We are increasing fees paid to LMC midwives for 12 of the 44 modules of care for complex cases and rural services. The new fee schedule will be implemented on 1 October 2020 and effective from 1 July 2020.
We would appreciate it if you could distribute this information to your members.
This information is also available on the Ministry's website: https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/primary-maternity-services-notice-2007.
You can also find a set of FAQs at: [insert a web link to Sector Updates page]
If you require any further clarification please email primarymaternity@health.govt.nz.
Ngā mihi
Gina Anderson-Lister
Acting Group Manager, Community Health System Improvement and Innovation
Ministry of Health
Increase to primary maternity fees for rural and complex care modules
PPE disinfection for potential reuse survey
We want to understand your views, attitudes and perceptions on the disinfection of
personal protective equipment (PPE) for potential reuse.
In pandemic situations, such as the current COVID-19 scenario, hospital resources are
frequently stretched beyond capacity, as has already occurred in many countries across the
globe. Preventing the spread of COVID-19 to and from health care and other 'frontline'
workers and patients into the wider community relies on the availability and effective use of
PPE.
Globally there are shortages of PPE, with supply chain and distribution issues, closed borders
and reduced freight, and in some instances, stock that is “not fit for use”.
One proposed solution to this problem is the disinfection of PPE for potential reuse.
However, this needs to be acceptable for those who will be direct end-users. It is critical that health professionals and frontline workers’ voices are prioritised in this process.
Your responses to this survey will help us understand under what circumstances you believe
it may be acceptable to undertake PPE disinfection for potential reuse. This study is not advocating for PPE reuse per se, rather whether it is acceptable.
View details of the survey here.
You can take the survey using the link below, where you can also find the participant
information sheet and consent form. You can choose to go in the draw to win one of three
$100 vouchers (Pak’N’Save or petrol). Thank-you for your valuable time with this survey.
https://auckland.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YFHapn3t0xQ8Ul
The survey closes on Tuesday 3rd November.
Approved by the Auckland Health Research Ethics Committee on 30 September 2020 for three years. Reference number AH2640.
Publication of the New Zealand 2018 Maternity Clinical Indicators
Tēnā koutou,
I am pleased to announce that the New Zealand 2018 Maternity clinical Indicators have been published on the Ministry of Health website today. The indicators are presented in a new format through a web-based tool and a background document in word. Using the web-based tool will ensure a more timely process for uploading the data in the future.
https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/new-zealand-maternity-clinical-indicators-2018
Ngā mihi,
Amanda
Amanda Rouse
Senior Advisor
Maternity
Community Health System Improvement and Innovation
Ministry of Health
Mobile: 0211900862
Mailto: Amanda.Rouse@health.govt.nz
