Health and Disability Commission Reports
The Health and Disability Commission has recently issued reports concerning:
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Simple Errors in Dealing with Staff can Result in Huge Fines and Awards
Employers continue to get themselves into avoidable difficulties by not following good systems when it comes to employee records and handling disciplinary matters.
MCNZ Strengthened Recertification Requirements for Vocationally Registered Doctors
MCNZ has released its Strengthened Recertification Requirements for Vocationally Registered Doctors. Th
New Zealand Medical Assistance Team (NZMAT) Newsletter
NZMAT is a civilian-based disaster medical assistance team comprising clinical and allied staff including doctors, nurses, paramedics, allied health, and non-medical members such as logisticians.
Reduced Infection Rates Following Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
The Health Quality and Safety Commission (HQSC) has issued a report following an independent evaluation of its surgical site infection improvement programme.
Royal College of Physicians National Hip Fracture Database Annual Report
Select this link to view information on the Royal College of Physicians Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme (FFFAP).
Clinical Guidance for Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis New Zealand (ONZ) has published its Guidance on the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis in New Zealand.