RAPHS News


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New Quality Framework offers more flexibility

21/02/2020

Flexible, fit-for-purpose and simple is how The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners is describing its new Quality Framework. In this issue of RAPHS Files we look at the changes and how they will impact on general practice.
 

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Polishing the jewel

07/02/2020

In this issue of RAPHS Files we talk to our new Service Development and Contracts Manager, Nigel Hoare.


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Tackling complex health and social needs

24/01/2020

The RAPHS Extended Care Support Team offers support to general practices managing patients with complex health and social needs. In this issue of RAPHS Files we look at some case studies and how the team can help you in 2020.

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From growing trees to growing healthy whānau

13/12/2019

In this, our final issue of RAPHS Files for 2019, we talk to our new Information Systems Manager, Rikimata Massey.


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A family affair at Tiaho Medical Centre

29/11/2019

In this issue of RAPHS Files we meet the new team at Tiaho Medical Centre in Owhata.

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Getting on top of CVD assessment and management 

22/11/2019

Improving the accuracy and consistency of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management is an opportunity to improve equity in health outcomes for our population. In this RAPHS News Alert we look at the Ministry of Health’s work to support the accuracy of assessment and standardisation of results across the country.

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Cervical screening age change comes into effect

1/11/2019

The cervical screening start age is changing from 20 to 25 years from November 2019. In this issue of RAPHS Files we look at the impact of the change on general practice.

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Changes to information sharing

18/10/2019

Changes to Information Sharing Provisions of the Family Violence Act 2018 and Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 came into effect on 1 July 2019. In this issue of RAPHS Files we look at the changes and how they will affect general practice.

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On the road to improved mental wellbeing

04/10/2019

Nurse practitioner (mental health and addictions) Sarah Barkley joined RAPHS’ Extended Care Support Team in December. RAPHS Files caught up with her to find out how she is working with people to “restore their mana, help them feel better, and improve their overall wellbeing”.

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Helping the doctors and nurses of tomorrow

06/09/2019

For more than a decade, RAPHS has offered medical and nursing undergraduate scholarships to local students wanting to work in the health sector. In this issue we speak to this year’s recipients and look at what the scholarships offer.

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In case of emergency

23/08/2019

When flooding forced the evacuation of hundreds of people in Ngongotaha in April 2018, RAPHS was on hand to offer assistance to those needing access to primary healthcare. Now it has joined a local emergency response group to plan for future emergencies.



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Farewell to our IS leading light

26/07/2019

After nearly 20 years working for RAPHS, information systems manager Chris Walmsley is heading south to enjoy “semi-retirement”. In this issue of RAPHS Files we say farewell to a much-loved colleague and architect of our nationally-recognised patient management application PatientWise.

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Information management made easy

12/07/2019

RAPHS has launched its new information management resource for member practices. In this issue of RAPHS Files we look at the new way of receiving financial, clinical and performance progress reports in ProviderWise.


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Tackling the issue of 'GP Unknown'

28/06/2019

It’s hoped giving frontline hospital staff an easy way to look up patients’ GP status will improve outcomes for patients and promote collaboration across primary and secondary healthcare. In this issue of RAPHS Files, we look at the GP Unknown Project.

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Role of nurses in primary care increases

31/05/2019

As general practice looks to find more efficient ways to deliver primary care in the community the role of nurse practitioners and nurse prescribers is growing. In this issue of RAPHS Files we meet some of the people working in these roles in Rotorua.

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Taking the patient pulse

3/05/2019

Taking part in the Patient Experience Survey is an opportunity to improve service delivery and patient safety. On the eve of the next quarterly survey RAPHS Files looks at the value of general practices participating in the survey.


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Privacy is everyone's responsibility

3/05/2019

As we approach Privacy Week, 13-18 May, find out what your practice can do to promote privacy awareness and inform people of their rights under the Privacy Act.


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Professional development on tap

18/04/2019

In this issue of the RAPHS Files we look at how we offer continuing education to health professionals as part of our commitment to workforce development.

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Solving social issues to improve health

22/03/2019

Rose Selwyn has joined the Extended Care Support Team in the role of social worker. In this week’s RAPHS Files we look at what the role entails and how it fits in with the team’s work in the community.


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National Bowel Screening Programme goes live

22/02/2019

The National Bowel Screening Programme is now live in the Lakes DHB area. The programme is free for men and women aged 60-74 years. It aims to save lives by finding bowel cancer at an early stage when it can often be treated successfully.

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Continuing to grow and improve in partnership

22/02/2019

2019 is going to be an exciting year in healthcare. In this issue of RAPHS Files we look at how we will be working with you this year, because ‘Together, we make it better’.

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Support in place for NES go-live

8/02/2019

The National Enrolment Service (NES) is going live from April 1, 2019. In this issue of RAPHS Files we reveal how our NES 2 Project will support the transition to NES-based funding for general practices.

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Extended care support just a referral away

25/01/2019

RAPHS’ Extended Care Support Team is available to help patients improve their wellbeing and outcomes. In this issue of RAPHS Files we look at the work of the team and introduce you to the newest team member, nurse practitioner (mental health) Sarah Barkley.

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2018 - The year that was

21/12/2018

This is the final RAPHS Files for 2018.
We look back at some of the initiatives we've featured in the newsletter this year.

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Smoking rates declining in RAPHS population

7/12/2018

GPs can give themselves a pat on the back for helping to decrease rates of smoking among the RAPHS population.

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New clinical services added for 2019

23/11/2018

RAPHS is to fund two new clinical services for 2019  - advanced care planning and iron infusions. In this issue of the RAPHS Files we look at what these two services involve and who will be eligible for funding.

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Team Rotorua Alliance agree on data integration

9/11/2018

RAPHS is pleased to announce the completion of its Enrolled Service Users (ESU) register, a crucial step in making sure practices receive accurate funding.practices receive accurate funding.

RAPHS explains its significance in the attached statement.
 

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ESU Register to Ensure Accurate Funding

26/10/2018

RAPHS is pleased to announce the completion of its Enrolled Service Users (ESU) register, a crucial step in making sure practices receive accurate funding. RAPHS explains its significance.
 

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Practices Shine in Latest Survey Results

28/09/2018

General Practice patients in the Rotorua region are in safe and caring hands, according to the latest Patient Experience Survey results.

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National Enrolment Service Goes Live

14/09/2018

After a huge amount of effort and commitment by General Practices throughout New Zealand, the MOH National Enrolment Service (NES) is live.

We talk with RAPHS Technology Support Coordinator Theresa Graham, who has been involved with rolling out the new service for the past three years.

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RAPHS Helps Rural Practice Meet Winter Demand

31/08/2018

With additional resourcing and support from RAPHS, Mangakino Health Service was able to relieve the pressure of winter ailments and improve timely access to patients.

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DESMOND Turns Cheyenne's Life Around

17/08/2018

Cheyenne Honey shares her inspirational story of how attending a DESMOND training sessions improved her health and wellbeing.

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Working Together on Acute Demand 

3/08/2018

Team Rotorua Alliance is driving an acute demand programme that embodies the RAPHS motto, "together we make it better".

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Foot Mechanics offers fully funded orthotics 

20/07/2018

“We live in an area where a lot of people lead an active outdoor lifestyle.
 
“This, combined with the abundance of off-road trails for walking running and riding may be one reason why we see so many foot and ankle injuries.”
 
So says Foot Mechanics podiatrist Innes Graham. 

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Ranolf Leads the Way by Achieving all Quality Targets

09/07/2018

Ranolf Medical Centre has become the first practice in the RAPHS region to reach all population and equity targets - no easy feat. 

At Ranolf, the team believe that targets are just the beginning.

"Our team spent a lot of time thinking about the reasons targets exist and what the point in them was," says Caerlie Picken, a Nurse Prescriber and the nursing team leader at Ranolf.

"From there, we worked together to find ways to address the underlying health needs of our community."

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RAPHS Member Meetings

22/06/2018

Lock in the date - we're just 12 days away from the next RAPHS Member Meeting.

Held bi-monthly, these events provide a great opportunity for members to come together and have their say on a variety of topics as well as catching up on important updates and news.

To highlight the benefits of these opportunities, RAPHS Files went behind the scenes at the last meeting on May 24.

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Delia takes control of her diabetes after DESMOND training

08/06/2018

Delia Mckinnon was already keen to take control of her diabetes when she heard about two programmes that would help her do this.

The first was Green Prescriptions, the Sport Bay of Plenty programme that tailors exercise and healthy eating programmes for people who want to improve their lifestyles.

Through this, Delia also learned of DESMOND, the sessions regularly held at RAPHS which are specifically tailored to give people with Type 2 diabetes the information they need to take control of their health.

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Green Prescriptions help people help themselves

25/05/2018

Brenda Sommerville's health and fitness journey began 25 years ago, when her doctor informed her she was at risk of having diabetes.

"What is that?" she thought.

Lacking knowledge about the finer points of diet and exercise, and with fewer resources available than there are today, Brenda was unaware that she could change her lifestyle to combat the disease.

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Charitable Trust brings Whanau Ora to Pacific Islands community

11/05/2018

The concept of Whanau Ora has been warmly embraced in the RAPHS region, particularly among local iwi and the health providers who work with them.

However, our region also has 3500 Pasifika residents who have accessed various Whanau Ora services. One organisation's response to this, with the help of a team of hard-working people who are dedicated to improving the health and wellness of this community, is to offer its own Whanau Ora support for Pacific Island families.

We're talking about the Rotorua Pacific Islands Development Charitable Trust, which is managing a variety of projects in the RAPHS region.

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Registered Nurse Joins RAPHS' Extended Care Support Team

27/04/2018

Annabel Senior brings experience from a diverse range of locations to her new nursing role with RAPHS’ Extended Care Support Team.
 
Between her childhood in Foxton and moving to Rotorua three or four years ago, Annabel has worked “all over the place” in a variety of jobs mostly involving acute care.
 
These include time at Rotorua and Tauranga DHB’s, Middlemore and North Shore Hospital’s ICUs, and stints with agencies in rural areas in Queensland and New South Wales. It also included working in ophthalmology clinical trials as a clinical nurse research co-ordinator for the University of Sydney.
 
The diversity of these locations has taught Annabel that health care can be approached in different ways despite shared foundations.

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RAPHS puts General Practice first with funding for new services

29/03/2018

The RAPHS Board requested the development of further acute demand services, and how best to deliver additional FTE to support improved patient health outcomes.

Following FAS committee and clinical governance sign-off, the following initiatives have been approved by the Board and will commence from 1 April 2018.

To support these services, a RAPHS costing methodology has been established, in consultation with RAPHS member practices, to provide a robust costing approach based on time and cost in delivering primary care services.

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RAPHS IS teams work to help general practices

02/03/2018

RAPHS Information Systems is led by Chris Walmsley, with two teams based at the RAPHS offices.

The Technology team is led by Steve Webb. The purpose of this team is to support the day-to-day running of the network, communication systems and applications.

The Information Management team is led by Jennifer Anastasi. The focus of this team is the integration of information management.

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Tipu Ora offers more help to general practices

22/01/2018

The stop-smoking provider will help RAPHS-area practices reach their ABC targets by contacting patients who smoke.
 
The performance achieved at the end of Quarter 2 was 89.7% check.

RAPHS is motivated to achieve the Smoking Health Target of 90%.

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Sweet success - a diabetes patient speaks

15/12/2017

This is the last RAPHS files for 2017.

Let's end the year with a positive reminder that our hard work does make people's lives better.

Today we speak with Robert, a patient with Type-2 diabetes whose life is improving with the help of RAPHS-area specialists. 

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Korowai offers Christmas aroha to children

15/12/2017

Dozens of children will experience the joy of opening presents this Christmas - thanks to the generous donations of staff at Korowai Aroha Health Centre.

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RAPHS' patient registers prove a hit

01/12/2017

We report on the achievements of practices under RAPHS' new patient register system - and offer some 'tips and tricks' for making the most of them.

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New training programme to help RAPHS-area people with diabetes

17/11/2017

New DESMOND trainers aim to educate people with Type 2 diabetes about managing their conditions.

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Health psychology patients find a 'new normal' at QE Health

03/11/2017

Eight months since RAPHS started offering patients with long-term psychological conditions funding access to QE Health Services, we catch up with Glenda Light to find out how it's working.

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RAPHS leads the way on retinal screening

20/10/2017

RAPHS' retinal screening programme demonstrates how an advanced data system can provide across-the-board benefits.

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RAPHS and the future of patient portals

06/10/2017

Concluding our series on patient portals, we talk with RAPHS information systems manager Chris Walmsley about the future of such technology.

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Cancer survivor ensures RAPHS women get cervical, breast checks

22/09/2017

June Grant talks about the battle with cancer that inspired her to help women in the RAPHS area receive mammograms and cervical checks.

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Te Ngae trials patient portal on Profile software

08/09/2017

In the second of a two-part series on patient portals, we examine Te Ngae Medical Centre's trial of a portal that can be used by practices on Profile systems.

Practice manager Henri Egger tells us about the challenges, the benefits and the excitement surrounding the centre's new portal.

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Health information belongs to patients at Ranolf

25/08/2017

This week, we're checking progress at two practices using Manage My Health patient portals.

At Ranolf Medical Centre, staff find that patient portal technology creates benefits that are both practical and ethical.

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Manage My Health a winner at Ngongotaha

25/08/2017

This week, we're checking progress at two practices using Manage My Health patient portals.

At Ngongotaha Medical Centre, managers and staff are working towards the ambitious goal of having 50 percent of patients using the online service.

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Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) - funding via the DHB

25/08/2017

New funding allows patients Opioid Substitution (OST) to access four extended-care consults each year, during which their OST plan is reviewed and updated.

Each of the four extended consults will be paid at $76.

Details (including consult guidelines) are available here.


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Nurses enter practices with assistance from NETP programme

11/08/2017

With many nurses approaching retirement in the RAPHS area, we take a look at the Nurse Entry to Practice (NETP) programme and the ways it benefits patients, nurses and practices.

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Breast Practice - how a RAPHS clinic is helping expectant mothers

28/07/2017

Breastfeeding provides many benefits for both mum and baby, including it's role in helping to prevent Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI).

With World Breastfeeding Week starting on Tuesday, we examine the work of a breastfeeding clinic based at RAPHS.

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Rural nurse thrives in partnership with Extended Care Support Team

17/07/2017

A Mangakino Health Services nurse in making a difference in her community - with a little help from the ECST.

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Nurses make a difference at Korowai Aroha Health Centre

03/07/2017

Nurses across the region are broadening their roles in clinical care - and Korowai Aroha Health Centre is a shining example of how this is benefiting patients.

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Group purchasing supplier chosen

19/06/2017

RAPHS members will benefit from significant discounts on medical supplies as part of an agreement with USL Medical.

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Clinical pharmacy service gathers momentum

02/06/2017

One year from it's introduction, RAPHS' clinical pharmacists discuss their service's milestones and how it is evolving.

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New health service will help osteoarthritis patients

19/05/2017

Heading into tomorrow's World Autoimmune Arthritis Day, we look at an online resource for osteoarthritis patients that has just been introduced to the RAPHS area.

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Change brings improvements to medical centre

05/05/2017

Ngongotaha Medical Centre has embraced RAPHS' new consolidated quality plan by seeking fresh new ways to improve reporting, efficiency and patient care.

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Extending the reach of patient care

21/04/2017

As resources and funding become increasingly limited, RAPHS continues to search for ways to maximize every patient consultation.

This is where the Extended Care Support Team (ECST) comes in, ensuring every patient is thoroughly treated and accounted for.

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Support for new maternal packages of care

07/04/2017

Two women who have taken on leadership roles in RAPHS are backing the announcement of new clinical care packages supporting eligible women during pregnancy.

Janet Bland joined RAPHS at the end of last month as the Director of Nursing Services, replacing Vicky Gaunt who left to take up a nurse practitioner role at Rotorua Medical Group.

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RAPHS space: Empowering diabetes patients

24/03/2017

Rotorua patients affected by Type 1 diabetes are benefiting from an outpatient education programme designed to help them feel more in control of their condition.

The Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating course, otherwise known as DAFNE, was held in RAPHS' clinical rooms over five days in January.

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New nurse: RAPHS welcomes Jessica Lawn

10/03/2017

Quality nursing staff is something RAPHS prides itself on, and the PHO is always seeking ways to help their staff grow and develop, as well as bring new skilled staff into the organisation. Recent addition Jessica Lawn joins the RAPHS team as a registered nurse, with a diverse background and bright future.

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Plunket services: Driving ahead with support

24/02/2017

Ensuring high-needs and hard-to-reach families can access the services they need is a top priority for RAPHS. This focus has resulted in a partnership between Plunket and RAPHS, to offer a much-needed driving programme to the community. Plunket provides the training while RAPHS provides the facilities.

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Secure email: Better systems for confidentiality

10/02/2017

Protecting the private information of Rotorua patients is vital to RAPHS and its network of health care professionals. As such, a new system has been added to further strengthen this security, with a successful uptake of secure email for Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs) in the region.

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Group Purchase initiative offers better value

16/12/2016

Savings, benefits and collaboration – Group Purchasing is a RAPHS initiative to provide benefits and savings to all practices across the network, which builds on the LINC model to provide clinical and business models. RAPHS business manager Gavin Lord explains.

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Taking a holistic approach to patient recovery

02/12/2016

For 75 years, QE Health has been New Zealand’s premier health spa, providing services designed to improve patients’ mental and physical wellbeing. Their unique ReCharge programme is an ideal way for patients, who have suffered an injury or illness, to reboot and reload their system in a nurturing environment.

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Funding changes for cervical screenings

18/11/2016

From mid-November, RAPHS will receive a reduced amount of funding allocated to ensure priority women get the care they need around cervical screening. As part of this, eligibility has been altered.
Here’s what you need to know about the changes and how it affects you. 

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Solving the world's problems... one step at a time

04/11/2016

Alongside individuals from the media, lawyers, engineers and fellow health professionals – to name a few – Eui-Jin Kim recently had the opportunity to share his unique work at RAPHS at the 2016 Future Leaders’ Conference (FLC) in Korea, which proved to be an eye-opening experience for our clinical pharmacist.

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Stepping up to the challenge for better wellbeing

21/10/2016

The RAPHS team once again demonstrated their commitment to workplace wellness this month by participating in the annual Rotorua Ekiden Relay. It's all part of RAPHS' dedication to workplace health, alongside activities such as weekly runs, mountain bikes and yoga sessions.

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Stoptober: How we're stamping out bad habits

07/10/2016

Stoptober is a 31-day campaign encouraging people who wish to put down the packet to do so.

However, it can take more than four weeks to stub out this addiction, and as such Clinical Services Manager Matt Watson updates us on what’s being done by RAPHS to meet Ministry of Health targets in smoking cessation.

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Upstairs-Downstairs: The one-stop health 'shop'

23/09/2016

With September being Cervical Screening Awareness Month, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month fast approaching, we profile the centre that’s providing a holistic approach to women’s health. It’s affectionately called the Upstairs-Downstairs clinic – a colloquial title for an important part of the RAPHS health network.

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Safe & secure: Keeping your information private

09/09/2016

Electronic communication has become a critical part of how we interact.

But what measures are you taking to ensure those emails stay between you, the sender, and the recipient? Are you aware of the security around your communication methods? 

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Connecting the dots for better B4 School Checks

26/08/2016

B4 School Checks are a vital addition to the health sector’s repertoire, identifying any health and developmental issues before children reach the classroom. 

But RAPHS has found that links in the chain of information are missing, and is now exploring new ways to join up the service providers involved and make sure every check counts.

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International conference for future leader

26/08/2016

The upcoming 2016 Future Leaders’ Conference (FLC) in Korea is a chance for likeminded individuals from around the world to share ideas, success stories and solutions for real-life issues facing the globe.

Only a select few are chosen to represent their country and this year, RAPHS’ own clinical pharmacist facilitator Eui-Jin Kim has made the grade – one of only three to be selected from New Zealand.

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Success for RAPHS at NZ Pharmacy Awards

12/08/2016

RAPHS and its clinical pharmacy team have been honoured at an event which recognises innovators and leaders in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Sharing spaces - FibroScan clinics at RAPHS

12/08/2016

Two FibroScan clinics have been held in RAPHS’ clinical rooms, which proved to be the perfect space for patients and Hepatitis Foundation nursing staff to meet and discuss valuable health information.

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RAPHS service vying for prestigious award

29/07/2016

Within months of launching, RAPHS’ new clinical pharmacy service is in the running for a prestigious industry award. The service has been named as one of two finalists in the Pharmaceutical Society Professional Service of the Year category at the 2016 New Zealand Pharmacy Awards.

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A sustainable future

15/07/2016

Increasing cost pressures facing the health sector is forcing primary care providers to re-evaluate their business and clinical care models. With RAPHS working to support its members and maintain the future viability of local practices, the organisation has recruited a savvy accountant to join the team.

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Primary Options for Acute Care

01/07/2016

In this RAPHS Files feature story, clinical services manager MATT WATSON explains how the Primary Options for Acute Care service is helping to prevent admissions to Rotorua Hospital and what’s being done to make the service even more efficient for both GPs and their patients.

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Embracing new technology

17/06/2016

Four years on from the launch of Ranof Medical Centre's patient portal, Dr Harry Pert shares his insights into its success and its challenges.

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A creative spirit at heart

17/06/2016

June Grant has been encouraging women to receive life-saving health checks for 7 years since joining RAPHS' as its Breast and Cervical Screening health promoter. She has had little time to focus on her art but a recent trip to Hawaii has rekindled June's creative spirit.

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Meeting our health targets

03/06/2016

RAPHS is focusing its efforts over the next few months on lifting the PHO's performance across key health targets.

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New pharmacy service bridges gaps

20/05/2016

RAPHS’ new clinical pharmacy initiative has special significance for registered pharmacist and RAPHS CEO Kirsten Stone.

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