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Media statement regarding updated MOH guidance on the use of PPE in maternity settings
8th April, 2020
“We are pleased to note that the document acknowledges that clinicians involved in care, can and will use appropriate clinical judgement on PPE required, and should have access to PPE for all births,” says Alison Eddy
April 7 2020 is World Health Day, a time global health services are under extreme stress
7th April, 2020
This year’s World Health Day falls on April 7 during a time global health services are under extreme stress due to the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/growing-number-overseas-healthcare-workers-dying-covid-19-keenly-felt-in-lead-up-world-health-day
Midwives on edge say lack of Govt support, PPE creating difficulties
6th April, 2020
College of Midwives Chief Executive, Alison Eddy and Christchurch community midwife, Violet Clapham, talk with Tvnz news journalist Alison Pugh about the work of midwives during the Coronavirus pandemic. https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/midwives-edge-say-lack-govt-support-ppe-creating-difficulties
Rural midwives call for more PPE gear
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…
PPE Measures and Advice For Midwives Needs Urgent Review and Action
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.
Hospital Midwives Unconvinced About Risk From Asymptomatic Transmission
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.
Message from MOH re: removal of the requirement for original copies of faxed prescriptions
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…
Business contribution will be paid as expected
27th March, 2020
The College has confirmed with the Ministry of Health that the Business Contribution payment due to be paid on the 31st March 2020 will be paid on that date as expected.
Acting CE Jacqui Anderson, speaking with Susie Ferguson on RNZs Morning Report today
26th March, 2020
Acting CE Jacqui Anderson, speaking with Susie Ferguson on RNZs Morning Report today LISTEN HERE
Acting CE, Jacqui Anderson, talks with RNZ Afternoons host Jesse Mulligan
25th March, 2020
Acting CE, Jacqui Anderson, talks with RNZ Afternoons host Jesse Mulligan LISTEN HERE
Planning midwifery care for ALERT LEVEL 4
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