Public health advisory: HIV in Fiji
Te Whatu Ora is alerting healthcare professionals to the continued rapid rise in HIV diagnoses in Fiji.
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In this section we share clinical and practice operations updates from Pinnacle and the wider health sector. Use the search box and filters to help find what you’re looking for.
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Clinical supervision for Waikato practice nurses
Toni Muller, the team's triage clinician and experienced mental health nurse, is offering clinical supervision to practice nurses.
Read moreDiscounted cyber security assessment for general practices
Health Accelerator has partnered with PenTest NZ to offer general practices a 25 per cent discount on an independent cyber security assessment — around $1,000 off for most practices.
Read moreEOI: Financial support for PMAANZ 2026 conference
Read moreExpressions of interest open for primary care medical pathway
To help Te Whatu Ora understand the potential interest from primary care employers, they are asking for expressions of interest (EOIs) from general practices who may want to host placements from 2026.
Read moreTe Whatu Ora nursing scholarships are open
Scholarships of up to $45,000 a year will be available for 120 registered nurses working in primary or community care. The funding can cover tuition, incentives for you and your employer, and travel/accommodation if needed. Applications close 30 September.
Read moreMedtech and Medtech Evolution users: Bowel screening Patient Prompt enhancements
Te Manawa Taki (Midlands) bowel screening was added into the Patient Prompt in 2022. Te Whatu Ora is pleased to share that further enhancements were made to the Bowel Screening Patient Prompt on Wednesday 10 September.
Read moreApplication of Fees Framework for acute and urgent appointments in general practice
Pinnacle wants your feedback on Te Whatu Ora’s expectations around fees for urgent and acute GP appointments. Your views will help inform our advocacy and discussions with Te Whatu Ora. This issue may also be discussed as part of the PSAAP process, so you might also wish to share your feedback with your contracted provider negotiator.
Read moreChanges to Taranaki Foot Protection Service referral criteria
The Foot Protection Service (FPS) has a significant podiatry vacancy. This is impacting on their ability to meet the demands on the service. To manage this staffing deficit, they are temporarily modifying the referral acceptance criteria, to ensure they are providing assessment and intervention for those patients with the highest clinical risk.
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