July 2018
Workshop: Developing Clinical Leadership for Quality and Safety
18JulThis half-day workshop is jointly hosted by the Health Quality & Safety Commission and Bay of Plenty District Health Board.....
Referring Your Patients to the Speech & Language Therapy Department
13JulDoes your patient have a swallowing difficulty? Is it above the sternal notch level i.e. pharyngeal?....
Syphilis is Out There and the Numbers are Increasing
12JulThere has been a trend both locally, nationally and internationally of an increase in the number of syphilis cases being seen. If left untreated this condition can cause significant mortality and morbidity.....
SMSA Winter Dinner and Quiz Night, Friday 3rd August 2018
12JulWhat a great chance to mingle with our hospital colleagues!....
Insulin Pump and Consumables Special Authority Renewal
12JulPlease be advised that Vocationally Registered General Practitioners can apply for the renewal of special authorities for insulin pumps and consumables.....
Midwife Shortage
10JulMany of you will be aware that there is a national and local shortage of LMC’s. This may mean that you have some pregnant patients who are struggling to find antenatal care.....
Referring to the TIA Clinic
9JulWhen you refer your patient to the TIA clinic, please give them the TIA Clinic patient info leaflet.....
Read the Latest From BOPDHB CE, Helen Mason - 4 July 2018
9JulVolunteers and volunteering have a long and proud tradition in New Zealand and it’s great when we get a chance to thank those who give so selflessly of their time at our own hospitals.....
Preassessment Clinic - Change to Elective Surgery Optimisation Process
2JulThe Preassessment Clinic (PAC) has changed the process of getting patients ready for elective surgery.....