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Waikato schools currently in measles quarantine


Top tips for preventing the spread of measles

  1. Check your measles, mumps and rubella immunisation (MMR) status
  2. If you aren’t adequately protected, get your MMR vaccine through your GP
  3. If you contract measles, stay away from those who are not immune for 14 days (you should stay at home and not use public transport or visit public places where you can’t be sure of others’ immunity status – e.g. shopping malls, movie theatres, supermarkets, holiday programmes etc.)


How do I know whether I or my child are immune?


Discuss with your GP.
Type of contactRisk and action
Children aged under 15 months who have not yet had an MMR vaccine

Not immune. Discuss with your GP.

Pregnant women who are not sure of their immunity

Immune if know have lab confirmed immunity to measles or have had two documented MMR/measles vaccines If unsure discuss with GP

Children who have not yet had anynot yet had any doses of MMR vaccine (normally MMR is given at 15 months and again at 4 years) 

Are at risk of becoming sick with measles.  Discuss with your GP.

Children who have only had one doseone dose of MMR 

If aged under 4 years they are probably already immune. All should have their second dose as soon as possible. Once they have had the second dose, they can be considered to be immune and no longer at risk. Discuss with your GP.

Children and Adults who have had two doses documentedtwo doses documented of measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine

Are immune

No further action requiredNo further action required

Adults born before 1969

Are considered to be immune

No further action requiredNo further action required

Adults born from 1969–1991

95% of NZ born are thought to be immune.

If you do not have documented evidence of two doses of MMR.

Arrange to have an MMR.
Discuss with your GP.

 Useful information

Respiratory

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Respiritory Respiratory covers diagnostic and treatment of general respiratory and sleep disorders.
 

Description

The department provides its services through

  • a comprehensive inpatient (ward) service
  • clinic and outreach services including nurse-led clinics with highly skilled nurses specialising in COPD, asthma and pneumonia, cystic fibrosis and lung cancer
  • a full respiratory function laboratory
  • sleep service with a three-bed sleep laboratory
  • chest conference (weekly multi-disciplinary sessions that provide advice on referrals).

The service works closely with General Medicine and Thoracic Surgery specialties at Waikato Hospital, and with the regional cancer services. 
It has a research unit with dedicated research nurses.

Location

Waikato Hospital, Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, Pembroke Street, Hamilton

  • Ward A2 Respiratory, Level 2, Acute Services Building
  • Respiratory Clinic, Reception F, Level 2, Meade Clinical Centre
  • Respiratory & Cardiac Procedures, Reception F, Level 2, Meade Clinical Centre

Contact information

Waikato Hospital Operator: (07) 839 8899 for all services and departments

Referral information

Referrals are by general practitioners (GPs) or other health specialists. Non-acute (non-urgent) referrals will initially be seen at a clinic.

Referral forms

Health care professionals support

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The Virtual DHB powered by HealthTap

Support for Health Care Professionals within The Virtual District Health Board - HealthTap

Care delivery manual

Virtual DHB care delivery manual - ebook

Getting Started

Creating a profile

Setting virtual practice office hours

Virtual Consults

Accept a care team request

Answer questions

Conduct an introductory consult

Conduct an inbox consult

Conduct a live virtual consult

Complete a SOAP note

Create resources

Create a tip

Create a checklist

Build community

Message other health care professionals

Peer review

Reviewing - apps, news and treatments

Getting started

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Getting Started with The Virtual District Health Board

You will need

  • National Health Index (NHI) identifier.
  • HealthTap Access Code (provided for you by your health care professional).
  • Personal email address (this CANNOT be an email address shared with anyone else).
  • Computer, laptop, iPad or 4G smartphone with a broadband internet connection.
  • A password – you will be asked to create one.
  • Your full name and gender.

Verification Process

From your internet enabled device, open a web browser and browse to the Get Started Page.

http://virtualdhb.healthtap.co.nz

You will be shown a welcome screen, click or tap on the Sign Up button

Sign in screen

 

Enter your NHI Identifier

You need to enter your NHI identifier to verify your identity. Click or tap on the words Enter your NHI number and type in your NHI identifier.
Please Note: You need to use CAPITALS when entering your NHI identifier.nhi

Click or tap on the Continue button
Enter The Virtual District Health Board - HealthTap Access Codeaccess

To confirm access to The Virtual District Health Board (HealthTap) you need to enter your HealthTap Access code. Click or tap on the words Enter your access code and type your HealthTap Access Code.

Click or tap on the Continue button.

Enter your Personal Email address

Your email address will be used to log into The Virtual District Health Board (HealthTap) and also get important communication from health care professionals.
If you do not have a personal email address, you will need to create one.
Search email providers on the internet to find one that meets your requirements.
 Click or tap on the word Email and type in your email address.email

Click or tap on the Continue button.

Creating a password

You will need to provide a password that is at least eight characters long AND includes

  • one lowercase letter.
  • one uppercase letter.
  • one number.
  • one special character (e.g. # or % or * …).

Click or tap on the word Password and type in your password.
Please Note: You can click on the “eye” symbol to see the password as you are typing it.password

Click or tap on the Continue button.

Confirm password

You will need to retype your password to confirm what you typed.  Click or tap on the word Password and retype your password. Click or tap on the Continue button.confirm

Select gender

As part of the verification process there are some personal details you need to confirm. Click or tap on the appropriate gender button. Click or tap on the Continue button.gender

 

Enter your full name

Enter your first and last name so your health care professional can know who they are connecting with. Click or tap on the words Your name and type in your first and last name.

name

Click or tap on the Continue button.

Enter your date of birth

As a further verification please provide your date of birth. Click or tap on MM/DD/YY and type in your Date of Birth (DOB) with the Month first (01 to 12) then Day (01 to 31) and Year (1900-2020).

For example, if your DOB is 4 January, 1975, then it should be entered as 01/04/1975.

dateofbirth

Click or tap on the Continue button.

Success page

At this point you are successfully verified into The Virtual District Health Board.

success

Now that you are verified there are some further details to add.

"Ask Doctors" Initial Setup - Confirm Location

Click or tap on the Change Location button

Click or tap in the search box and begin typing your location to search for, select your location from the search results that display.

 

askdocs

 Once your location is selected, click or tap on the Change Location button to confirm your selection.

location

 

 

Once your location is confirmed, it is displayed on the location screen. Click the Confirm Location button to continue to the next step. confirmlocation

Setting up your "Feed"

To receive information tailored to you it is possible to add information about any diagnosed conditions, medications, and allergies.
 Answer yes or no and provide details where relevant.

feed

 Using Search

You can search for thousands of health topics within HealthTap by clicking the Search tab in the navigation bar.

 search

Using To Do

To help provide tips and checklists you can use, click or tap on the To Do button on the right hand side of the top menu.

 Select topics to be provided with tips, checklists, and more!

todo

Well done! Your Account is now created ready to get started.

ready

Virtual DHB

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Virtual DHB – the FREE app that puts your health in your hands

  • health information and advice from top clinicians
  • appointments with hospital specialists* without leaving your home or office
  • links to useful resources and websites

What is a virtual consultation?

This amazing app puts you in touch with health professionals when appropriate via your mobile phone or computer. The Virtual DHB app supports video, voice and text chat.

  • Time and hassle saved
  • No more long journeys to hospitals for a short appointment
  • You own your clinical record
  • You can be in charge of your own health

Secure. Private. Convenient.

How do Ii sign up?

Residents can sign up to the service from 1 June by taking photo ID along to the enquiry desk at Waikato Hospital or to the DHB’s other hospitals at Thames, Te Kuiti, Tokoroa or Taumauranui. To be eligible, people need to be over the age of 18 and be covered by the Waikato District Health Board services.


* Clinicians need to be registered on Virtual DHB before they can be accessed for advice or virtual consultations. Waikato DHB is working with all its hospital services to ensure an increasing range of doctors and other healthcare practitioners are on Virtual DHB by the end of 2016. We are also working closely with GPs about opportunities this service can offer their patients too.

Patient support

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Resources

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Title has changed:Clinical resourcesResources

Swabbing and antibiotic resources

EducationSchool resources

Training resourcesPresentations

Newsletters

Research and Evaluation

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Rheumatic Fever

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Get your sore throat checked #LetsstopRF

Waikato DHB is working with our communities to provide free Sore Throat Management (STM) services across Waikato.

  • Drop in services will be provided by general practices and selected pharmacies in the Waikato and also at after-hours clinics in Hamilton.
  • Some School Based Health Services in secondary schools will also provide this service.
  • This service is available and free to all 4-19 year old Maori and Pacific children across the Waikato District presenting with a sore throat.
  • This service is available and free to all 4-19 year olds living in high deprivation (quintile 5) areas presenting with a sore throat.


Clinical information for professionals

Patient/Whanau


Patient/Whanau

Frequently asked questions

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What is virtual health?

Virtual health is about putting the patient at the centre of their healthcare. It is enabling healthy communities by:

  • empowering patients to manage their own health,
  • giving patients a say in when and where their healthcare is delivered,
  • improving access to timely care for everyone no matter who they are or where they live,
  • delivering services closer to home to make it more convenient for patients.

What is the Virtual DHB?

Virtual DHB is one of the key initiatives we are delivering under virtual health.
  • It is using technology to allow health professionals and their colleagues the ability to link up with patients over a smart device or home computer wherever they are.
  • It creates a patient-centred clinical record that the whole care team can access and is integrated with our Clinical Workstation and GPs' patient management systems.
  • It also offers doctor approved health information.

What is HealthTap?

HealthTap is a global mobile health company whoand we have partnered with.with them for a two year trial. It is the current provider of the platform that we are using to deliver the Virtual DHB and the name of the app that patients and clinicians can download to access The Virtual DHB once they are registered.and register with.

Who is eligible to register?

Anyone over the age of 18 who is covered by the Waikato District Health Board services.

How do I sign up?

From 1 June, people can take their ID to the general inquiries desks at the following hospitals: Waikato, Thames, Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, Tokoroa.

When will all GPs and hospital specialists be on the HealthTap app?

We are starting to sign up Waikato Hospital specialists now, and different services will be coming on board progressively over the next 12 months. Our first was Dermatology and Renal and Cardiology will be next. We are talking to GPs about opportunities this service can offer their patients too. 

What about people who don’t have good mobile phone reception at home?

The system can work on mobile phones or via a landline connection. You can access the system from a PC with a broadband connection. We are working with our telecommunication supplier to address connectivity concerns where we can.

What devices is this app available on?

The app is only available on Apple and Android devices, not Microsoft. But on a Microsoft device linked to the internet you can access the system online, just not on an app. You can also access the service on a desktop computer.

Are patient’s health records safe? Will they be stored overseas?

We are using a cloud-based service and the system sits in the US. It is held at the highest security level. This service is currently in place for hundreds of thousands of patients in the US and across the world. 
Thousands of Kiwis are already using the international version of HealthTap.
We have agreement to use this system from the government's chief information officer.
The patient controls which clinicians are part of their care team, which then allows these clinicians to see the patient records.
While people in NZ can access the answers to health questions that have been asked globally, they will only be able to virtually connect to a NZ registered health professional and not an overseas health professional.
Although the patient records entered into HealthTap will be able to be accessed through the doctor’s Clinical Workstation, we are not placing the health records we currently hold in our Clinical Workstation onto HealthTap.

The app is free, but will a consultation use up the data on a person’s mobile phone?

We are working with providers to make the HealthTap app ‘zero rated’ which means that it doesn’t eat into someone’s phone provider data plan while they have their consultation. But until that happens, yes it will use the data.

What are the benefits to patients of this app?

They can talk to a doctor over a video chat rather than travelling a long distance to hospital for a short visit, so it’s more convenient.

  • They can access trusted health information that has been approved by doctors, rather than relying on Doctor Google.
  • They will be able to see their health record and manage their own health more effectively.
  • They can book an appointment or send a direct message to their specialist via the app.

What are the benefits to doctors of this app?

  • Doctors don’t have to travel to remote rural locations or other hospitals, they can consult with patients over a video link so can see more patients in a day.
  • A multidisciplinary team of professionals who are caring for the patient will all have access to the shared care plan and can discuss the patients care with each other.
  • Health professionals can also discuss difficult cases with their peers in NZ and around the world, which can lessen the feeling of professional isolation.

What are some of the things you can do in this app?

Some of the ways the Virtual DHB can be used are:

  • Video consultation
  • Instant messaging between healthcare professionals
  • Email queries from patients
  • Appointment booking by patients
  • Patient checklists
  • Ability to load photos
  • Ability for professionals to ask advice from colleagues and opportunities for professional development
  • Integration of health records created in Virtual DHB with Clinical Workstation and GP patient management systems.
  • Access to health information and resources
  • Reviews of helpful apps and websites

How is this different to Telehealth?

Telehealth is another initiative within virtual health. Using Telehealth you still have to come to a DHB Hospital or clinic but with Virtual DHB you can have the consultation without having to travel.

Why do we need the Virtual DHB?

We are facing huge demands in healthcare. We have a rapidly aging population and many patients with long term conditions like diabetes. We also have an aging workforce and a growing shortage of younger health professionals. It's only with innovative solutions that we can meet that challenge of growing health needs, increasing patient demand for a greater say in their health and a declining workforce.
Virtualisation allows us to deliver our scare resources direct to patients and drives patient accountability for their own health.

Accommodation nearby

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Hilda Ross House

Closes 27 November 2015

Te Whare Taurima

Short term, low cost accommodation for people who are supporting seriously ill patients at the hospital. Priority to families living more than 100km from hospital.

  • Managed under a Maori Kaupapa philosophy but open to all ethnic groups.
  • Located on Hague Road, opposite the Hague Road Carpark Building.
  • Parking: Use the Hague Road Carpark Building.
  • Ask Enquiries, Hospital Hosts or at any Reception for Te Whare Taurima leaflet.


Booking inquiries

  • Ph: (07) 839 8899 ext. 92224 between the hours of 8.30am – 3.30pm
  • Ph: (07) 839 8899 ext. 23534 or 021 225 9817 between the hours of 3.30 – 8pm

 

Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge

Cancer Society's Lions Lodge Free accommodation for people receiving active cancer treatment at the Waikato Regional Cancer Centre (at Waikato Hospital), who live more than 30kms from the hospital.

Cancer Society's Lions Lodge Free accommodation for people receiving active cancer treatment at the Waikato Regional Cancer Centre (at Waikato Hospital), who live more than 30kms from the hospital.

  • Located on Lake Road (5 minutes by car from the hospital)
  • Ask your cancer treatment team for more information.

 

 

 

Motels and hostels nearby

The following motels are within 10-15 minutes walk to the hospital:

Argent Motor Lodge

Abbey Motel

  • 12 Lorne Street
  • Ph: 0800 99 88 99 or freephone 0800 99 88 99
  • Fax: 07 843 4368
  • Website: www.abbeymotel.co.nz

Astra Motor Lodge

Ashwood Manor Motor

BKs Hamilton

Colonial City Motel

Lake Point Motel

Tudor Motor Lodge

Ventura Inn and Suites Hamilton

YWCA Hamilton Hostel and backpacker accommodation

Public Health Bulletins


Planning and Funding

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Title has changed:StrategyPlanningand Funding
The role of StrategyPlanning and Funding is to assess the health needs of the population and develop strategies onneeds, plan how to meet those needs,them, allocate available funds to purchase services that align with the strategy,plan, and manage the relationships and contracts with service providers.   


This is a major function of Waikato District Health Board. (The other major function is the direct provision of health and hospital services).

Description

Planning and Funding:

  • uses the health needs analysis to assist the development of plansplans, including the district strategic plan and strategiesdistrict annual plan;
  • creates tools to ensure equitable and acceptable spending of scarce health funds;
  • works closely with providers to ensure the effective delivery of quality healthcare services within available funding
  • analyse and understand the health needs of the Waikato population
  • To inform health service providers of the probable future purchasing direction of the DHB through those plans.
  • negotiate the total funding package for Waikato DHB with the Ministry of Health
  • create tools to ensure equitable acceptable and effective spending of health funds
  • Act for the Waikato DHB in local and regional, national, technical and strategic forums working on the development of funding and pricing as well as service and purchasing frameworks.
  • ensure effective relationships with providers of healthcare services purchased by the Waikato DHB
  • manage requests for proposals for services
  • negotiate and agree contracts with providers
  • monitor providers reporting requirements
  • to work at national level with the Ministry of Health, and other DHBs.

Key personnel

Julie Wilson
Executive Director
Strategy and Funding

Location

Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, Pembroke Street, Hamilton.

  • Level 3, Hockin Building


Contact information

Waikato Hospital Operator: (07) 839 8899 for all services and departments

Health providers/contractors can contact us at:
Email: support@waikatodhb.health.nz
Ph: (07) 834 3646
Fax: (07) 839 4327

funding.

Planning
Strategic planners

  • analyse and understand the health needs of the Waikato population
  • use this information in the development of the District Strategic Plan (DSP) and the Annual Plan
  • through those plans, inform health service providers of the probable future purchasing direction of the DHB.

Funding
A senior funding manager and performance analysts

  • negotiate the total funding package for Waikato DHB with the Ministry of Health
  • create tools to ensure equitable acceptable and effective spending of health funds
  • act for the Waikato DHB in local and national technical and strategic forums working on the development of funding and pricing as well as service and purchasing frameworks.

Relationships and contracts
Portfolio managers

  • ensure effective relationships with providers of healthcare services purchased by the Waikato DHB
  • manage requests for proposals for services
  • negotiate and agree contracts with providers
  • monitor providers reporting requirements 
  • work at national level with the Ministry of Health, and other DHBs.

Key personnel

Brett Paradine
General Manager
Planning and Funding

Location

Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, Pembroke Street, Hamilton.

  • Level 3, Hockin Building


Contact information

Waikato Hospital Operator: (07) 839 8899 for all services and departments

Health providers/contractors can contact us at:
Email: support@waikatodhb.health.nz
Ph: (07) 834 3646
Fax: (07) 839 4327

Public Health Bulletins

Planning and Funding

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Title has changed:StrategyPlanningand Funding
The role of StrategyPlanning and Funding is to assess the health needs of the population and develop strategies onneeds, plan how to meet those needs,them, allocate available funds to purchase services that align with the strategy,plan, and manage the relationships and contracts with service providers.   


This is a major function of Waikato District Health Board. (The other major function is the direct provision of health and hospital services).

Description

Planning and Funding:

  • uses the health needs analysis to assist the development of plansplans, including the district strategic plan and strategiesdistrict annual plan;
  • creates tools to ensure equitable and acceptable spending of scarce health funds;
  • works closely with providers to ensure the effective delivery of quality healthcare services within available funding
  • analyse and understand the health needs of the Waikato population
  • To inform health service providers of the probable future purchasing direction of the DHB through those plans.
  • negotiate the total funding package for Waikato DHB with the Ministry of Health
  • create tools to ensure equitable acceptable and effective spending of health funds
  • Act for the Waikato DHB in local and regional, national, technical and strategic forums working on the development of funding and pricing as well as service and purchasing frameworks.
  • ensure effective relationships with providers of healthcare services purchased by the Waikato DHB
  • manage requests for proposals for services
  • negotiate and agree contracts with providers
  • monitor providers reporting requirements
  • to work at national level with the Ministry of Health, and other DHBs.

Key personnel

Julie Wilson
Executive Director
Strategy and Funding

Location

Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, Pembroke Street, Hamilton.

  • Level 3, Hockin Building


Contact information

Waikato Hospital Operator: (07) 839 8899 for all services and departments

Health providers/contractors can contact us at:
Email: support@waikatodhb.health.nz
Ph: (07) 834 3646
Fax: (07) 839 4327

funding.

Planning
Strategic planners

  • analyse and understand the health needs of the Waikato population
  • use this information in the development of the District Strategic Plan (DSP) and the Annual Plan
  • through those plans, inform health service providers of the probable future purchasing direction of the DHB.

Funding
A senior funding manager and performance analysts

  • negotiate the total funding package for Waikato DHB with the Ministry of Health
  • create tools to ensure equitable acceptable and effective spending of health funds
  • act for the Waikato DHB in local and national technical and strategic forums working on the development of funding and pricing as well as service and purchasing frameworks.

Relationships and contracts
Portfolio managers

  • ensure effective relationships with providers of healthcare services purchased by the Waikato DHB
  • manage requests for proposals for services
  • negotiate and agree contracts with providers
  • monitor providers reporting requirements 
  • work at national level with the Ministry of Health, and other DHBs.

Key personnel

Brett Paradine
General Manager
Planning and Funding

Location

Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, Pembroke Street, Hamilton.

  • Level 3, Hockin Building


Contact information

Waikato Hospital Operator: (07) 839 8899 for all services and departments

Health providers/contractors can contact us at:
Email: support@waikatodhb.health.nz
Ph: (07) 834 3646
Fax: (07) 839 4327

Primary care management guidelines

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AAnaemia in chronic kidney disease
Antimicrobial handbook

Asthma - Child
B  BNP use in Heart Failure Diagnosis
CCardiology

Cellulitis     
Chlamydia
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
D

Delirium
The Prevention, detection, assessment and management of delirium, 30 page booklet published by Waikato DHB (e-book version)

PDF version

DVT

E 
F 
GGastroenteritis - Child
Gastroenterology
HHaemochromatosis and iron overload
Headache in adults
Hep B immunisation protocal for pregnent women, household contacts and babies of HBsAg positive mothers
IInfective endocarditis

Guidelines

Resources for your patients
  • Advice to prevent infective endocarditis prophylaxis - Wallet card
    This wallet sized information card is for patients who are at risk of infective endocarditis. It describes the appropriate antibiotic advice for your doctor or dentist prior to you having any oral / dental /respiratory / oesophageal procedures.

  • Changes to your antibiotic cover - Patient leaflet
    This leaflet explains the changes to recommendations for infective endocarditis prophylaxis for those at risk
J 
K 
LLaboratory tests
M

Map of Medicine

Monoclonal gammopathy

Maternity forms

N 
OOrthopaedic referral guidelines
P

Palliative Care

Pertussis
Pertussis management guidelines

Q 
RRadiology
Renal colic
Rheumatic fever      

Resources for your patients

Bro'Town Comics

Links
SSchistosomiasis guidelines

Sleep apnoea
Stroke Service
Scabies
TTransient Ischaemic Attack
U 
V 
W 
X 
Y 
Z 

What is Map of Medicine?

Map of medicine is an internationally recognised web–based software tool that has evidence-based clinical care pathways covering all major areas of healthcare.

Map of medicine allows clinicians from primary, secondary and tertiary care to access evidence based local guidance and clinical decision support at the point of care. Clinical care maps connect all the knowledge and services around a clinical condition and can be customised to reflect local needs by clinicians looking to support clinical decision making.

All 5 Midland DHBs (Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti and Taranaki) and all of their Primary Health Organisations have collaborated to develop Midland Region NZ clinical pathways.

The trial is now complete and map of medicine is now ‘business as usual’.

Ultimately, map of medicine improves the patient’s journey through primary, secondary and tertiary care.

As usage of map of medicine increases and roll out progresses further, more of the DHB guidelines will be found. If you already have a log in and password, you can access the map using: http://mhn.mapofmedicine.com



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