Bay Navigator

July 2018

Workshop: Developing Clinical Leadership for Quality and Safety

18Jul

This 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

13Jul

Does 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

12Jul

There 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

12Jul

What a great chance to mingle with our hospital colleagues!....

Insulin Pump and Consumables Special Authority Renewal

12Jul

Please be advised that Vocationally Registered General Practitioners can apply for the renewal of special authorities for insulin pumps and consumables.....

Midwife Shortage

10Jul

Many 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

9Jul

When 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

9Jul

Volunteers 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

2Jul

The Preassessment Clinic (PAC) has changed the process of getting patients ready for elective surgery.....