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2nd April, 2020
The NZ College of Midwives is looking at how to get protective gear – such as masks and gloves out to rural midwives. Jacqui Anderson, Midwifery Advisor for the College talks to Sudesh Kissun at…
29th March, 2020
The New Zealand College of Midwives is calling on the Ministry of Health to urgently review its recommendations around the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for midwives.
29th March, 2020
Ministry of Health guidelines released on Friday are causing considerable anxiety and stress for hospital midwives who feel they are putting themselves, the women they care for, and their families at unnecessary risk.
27th March, 2020
The following message is from the Ministry of Health regards the removal of the requirement for original copies of faxed prescriptions: https://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/documents/pages/covid-19-new_rules_for_electronic_prescriptions-3apr20.pdf This temporary waiver recognises faxed or e-faxed prescriptions not signed personally by a…
26th March, 2020
Acting CE Jacqui Anderson, speaking with Susie Ferguson on RNZs Morning Report today LISTEN HERE
25th March, 2020
Acting CE, Jacqui Anderson, talks with RNZ Afternoons host Jesse Mulligan LISTEN HERE
24th March, 2020
COVID-19 risk reduction during midwifery care: 24 March 2020 (This information is subject to change according to Ministry of Health updates.) Planning midwifery care for ALERT LEVEL 4 Read full document here
23rd March, 2020
The New Zealand College of Midwives is in regular communication with the Ministry of Health and DHBs regarding advice to pregnant women in relation to COVID-19.
At this stage (3pm, 23 March 2020), this information is available on the College website