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Nelson Bays Primary Health (PHO) News - 20th March 2009

Welcome to another edition of the Nelson Bays Primary Health fortnightly newsletter.

Nelson Bays Primary Health News:

 

Board Vacancy

 

Iwi/Maori Board Representative

 

 

A vacancy exists for an Iwi / Maori representative to be appointed to the Board of the Nelson Bays Primary Health Trust. The Board is the governing body of Nelson Bays Primary Health, guiding the application in Nelson and Tasman of the government?s vision of better primary health for all New Zealanders.


The person we are looking for will reflect the diversity and perspectives (both urban and rural) of the various consumers, community health providers and whanau groups.

 

For more information please go to http://www.bewell.org.nz/job-vacancies

 

Primary Health News:

The following information is of particular relevance to GPs, Primary Health Care Nurses and other health care providers throughout the region.

Paracetamol Poisoning Prevention Follow on Project

 

NBPH and PHS-NMDHB are keen to invite past and new members help develop the pilot project further. This follows on from a pilot paracetamol poisoning prevention programme conducted in Nelson/Tasman as part of national pilot study lead by Safekids. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Safekids, the staff from the two general practices that participated in pilot, and those who were involved in the initial project team.

 

We need motivated and capable/practical people from a wide range of backgrounds, (Registered Nurses, General Practitioners, Pharmacists, Reception staff, Health Promotion, Community health and social service workers) with knowledge and experience, to discuss, design and implement methods of improving safety around paracetamol safety issues identified in pilot project including purchase, prescribing/dispensing, administration and storage.

Does anyone have ideas or experience that they could bring to the group?

 

A planning meeting will be held on April 1st at 10 am at Wakapuaka room - Front Entrance NBPH. 20 New St, Nelson

 

We are requesting for those interested in developing a project to contact either:

Bronwyn White -Injury prevention health promotion (PHS-NMDHB)
DDI (03) 456 1265 bronwyn.white@nmhs.govt.nz
Or
Caroline Allen- Pharmacy Facilitator (NBPH)
Ph: 03 5391651 or 0800 731 317 Caroline.Allen@nelsonpho.org.nz

 

Skin Cancer Collegiate Association of New Zealand (SCCANZ)

(Attention GPs)

 

There is a move within New Zealand to reduce the number of operations for skin cancer performed in public hospitals and devolve much of the management of skin cancer to primary care via PHOs.  All this has meant that there is the need for a nationwide body to represent primary care practitioners who wish to become involved in the management of skin cancer, to provide upskilling ongoing education, and peer support.  To this end the SCCANZ has been created. 

 

Download a membership application form and mission statement here 

For more information go to http://www.skincancercollege.org.nz/

 

ACC Falls Prevention – Tai Chi and Otago Exercise Programme

 

 

We have been informed by ACC that referrals for these programmes have been lower through February and as such there is currently capacity for more. So if you have any patients or clients that you think are at risk of falls or are on that spiral download the referral form :

 

Tai Chi is a group programme for over 65s run by Presbytarian Support, while the Otago Exercise Programme is individualized and home-based for over 80s run by Nelson Nursing Service.

 

For more information on Falls Prevention follow these links:

 

http://www.acc.co.nz/injury-prevention/falls-prevention-strategy/index.htm
http://www.acc.co.nz/injury-prevention/home-safety/slips-trips-falls/WCM001345

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Development:

 

“A morning with Eileen Munson”

Friday, 24th April 2009. 10-11am at20 New Street, Nelson
 

Nelson Bays Primary Health invites Primary Health Care Nurses to attend “A morning with Eileen Munson”. Eileen is the current Chair of the Welsh Practice Nurse Association and recently hosted the highly successful 2008, 25th Anniversary RCN Practice Nurse Conference, in Cardiff Wales. Download more information here

 

IT Takes A Village
Supporting your clients wellbeing beyond the walls of your clinic
Wednesday 8th April 2009 6-8pm
Victory Community Centre, Totara Street, Nelson

 

More and more, the evidence shows that the best health outcomes are achieved when a holistic view of health is taken, biomedical as well as psychosocial. We have often heard from Primary
Health Care Nurses that there is never enough time for networking with the community providers who could potentially support their clients beyond the walls of their general practices.

This will be a perfect opportunity to meet these providers, collect resources, hear about how they may be able to support your clients out in the community and meet with other providers working
in Primary Health Care.

Download Information and Registration details

Health and Safety in the Workplace
*Aiming for Excellence Standard B.4.7

Thursday 2nd April 2009 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The Honest Lawyer, Monaco, Nelson

 

Presenter:
David Wutzler, Occupational Health and Safety Team leader, EMA

Download Registration/Info Sheet

 

Promoting Breastfeeding
For Maori and Pacific Populations
Commencing March 31st


The HEHA Network and the Ministry of Health are presenting a special learning opportunity to provide the HEHA community the information and skills they need to effectively implement initia-tives to promote breastfeeding for Maori and Pacific peoples.

 

Through a series of three interactive video conferences you will learn about:

  • The latest research internationally and from NZ,
  • Initiatives that others have successfully implemented
  • How to get started and get results

Download Info Sheet

 

Other Notices and Links:

 

The following information may be of interest to all Primary Health Care providers, community based groups and those interested in wellness throughout the region.

 

Nelson Diabetes Service – March 2009 Newsletter

Latest Southern Cancer Network Newsletter - SCN News March 09

 

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