This policy is currently being reviewed to ensure compliance with AS 5369:2023 Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities. |
Policy
In a pandemic, the Manatū Hauora | Ministry of Health coordinates the national response. We work with Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ and Alliance Health Plus to respond at a local level.
See Ministry of Health: New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Plan: A framework for action and Ministry of Health: Pandemic Influenza Guidance for the Health Sector for more guidance.
We have developed a pandemic response plan, as required in:
The plan outlines the key elements of our response to an outbreak. We also follow operational or clinical guidelines from Te Whatu Ora and Alliance Health Plus.
We implement procedures to:
Pandemic response documents
The Pandemic Plan must include all requirements from the RNZCGP Foundation standard.
This page was reviewed with input from Ruth Barratt, Infection Prevention & Control and Quality Advisor (PhD, MAdvPrac (Hons), RN, CICP-E). |