The Ministry of Health has identified potential concerns around the quality of some masks distributed from the National Supply Chain. The concerns relate to inconsistencies in labelling and certification.
The Physiotherapy Board is pleased to welcome two new Board members to the team – physiotherapist Kelly Brodie and lay member Rosemary (Rose) Wilson.
In New Zealand, five people per day are treated by St John Ambulance Service for out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest; 74% of those patients receive bystander CPR (St John New Zealand, 2018). Early high‐quality CPR has been shown to save lives and improve outcomes for patients. A recent study by a team
Our June newsletter has been emailed to all registered physiotherapists. You can access it online by clicking here.
The Board has released its decision following the consultation on Continuing Professional Development and recertification. PDF versions of the decision and the framework are available in our resources section.
Many physiotherapists are preparing to return to working alongside sports teams, players and athletes over the coming weeks, whether that be on the field, courtside or within clubrooms. It is important to remember that while many sports have been allowed to resume at Alert Level 2, physiotherapists working with these
Now that COVID‐19 Alert Level 2 has come into effect, physiotherapists have much greater freedom to see patients in face‐to‐face clinical consultations. But normal service hasn’t resumed yet– Ministry of Health orders require healthcare providers to take specific actions to prevent and control infection during Alert Level 2. Guidance on
Our May newsletter has been emailed to all registered physiotherapists. You can access it online by clicking here.
Updated 8 May 2020 Please note this guide is a living document and will be updated as information from the Ministry of Health is released during the Alert Level changes. Please check both this document and the Ministry of Health website regularly for updates and changes.
The Prime Minister has signaled that Level 2 may start as early as next Wednesday (13 May) and her Cabinet is meeting today to decide on what this will involve. With this change coming the issue of what Level 2 will look like is understandably top of mind for most primary care
What an unbelievable time and what unbelievable sacrifices the profession has made since the Alert 4 lockdown. We have had so many calls and emails from physiotherapists struggling with the restrictions – the financial, personal and professional stresses are huge. Our hearts go out to you and those around you
Note: “Urgent Care” definition updated by Ministry of Health as at 24 April 2020 This guide is provided for Physiotherapists working in a non‐DHB environment. DHB’s will have their own set of guidelines and protocols that DHB physios will need to follow. This is a living document and will be
