Welcome
to the College of Nurses – News Update.
No. 226 Wednesday 29 October
2014
From NZ media this week
NZ
well-prepared against Ebola: Coleman
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a meeting of 20
government agencies to discuss New Zealand's response to the threat of Ebola,
reflected a "high level of preparedness" within the Government.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/10655002/NZ-well-prepared-against-Ebola-Coleman
Volunteers may be called on to treat Ebola patients
One of the New Zealand hospitals gearing up for
any Ebola patients says it may have to call for volunteers to treat them.
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/volunteers-may-called-treat-ebola-patients-6115324
High-risk
medicines must be treated with respect – new campaign
The consequences of an adverse drug event (ADE)
are only too clear to Taranaki man John Smith, who became seriously ill after
taking warfarin, following a heart attack.
http://www.open.hqsc.govt.nz/news-and-events-2/news/1815/
Holiday concern about 'granny dumping' at hospitals
Elderly people with minor ailments are being
"conveniently" left at hospital over Labour Weekend by
"granny-dumping" families heading away on holiday, a doctor says.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11348685
New home test shakes up
colon cancer screening
Starting Monday, millions of people who have avoided colon
cancer screenings can get a new home test that's noninvasive and doesn't
require the icky preparation most other methods do.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11348745
Health board aims to improve medication safety
Reducing harm from high-risk medicines is the aim of a new
campaign at MidCentral District Health Board.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/10666108/Health-board-aims-to-improve-medication-safety
From international media sources this week
Decreased length of ICU stay among improved patient
outcomes from nurse-led initiatives at Philadelphia hospitals
Recent
nurse-led initiatives addressing some of critical care’s most pressing
challenges resulted in shorter average lengths of stay and other positive
patient and fiscal outcomes in seven Philadelphia-area hospitals.
http://bit.ly/1zebS4C
Ebola just one of many serious risks nurses
face daily
Ebola is
getting all the attention right now, but there are a lot of other highly
contagious and potentially deadly diseases nurses deal with every day.
http://www.wncn.com/story/26823440/nurses-face-serious-risks-daily
Nurses should lead more community services, says
NHS chief exec (Registration needed)
Nurses and midwives could in the future take on a stronger leadership
role in community settings, as part of “radical” plans to shakeup healthcare
delivery models across the NHS.
http://www.nursingtimes.net/5075457.article?WT.tsrc=email&WT.mc_id=Newsletter1
National system of checks for nursing values
unveiled (Registration needed)
Details of a new system of checks designed to test the values of
applicants to nursing courses, and potentially qualified staff applying for new
posts, have been launched, Nursing Times can reveal.
http://bit.ly/1tCBC8I
Workplace
violence in the health sector: What are the consequences?
Exposure to
violence in the workplace can lead to serious consequences for health sector
employees say researchers, who studied this issue in a systematic review of the
literature.
http://bit.ly/1tbV3T7
New
penalties won't stop violence again health workers, Queensland Nurses Union
says
The Queensland
Nurses Union doubts tough new penalties will stop violence against medical
staff in the health system.
http://ab.co/1rQxpsc
Nurses are so busy and
overworked they haven't got time to eat
Royal College
of Nursing research found 79 per cent failed to get a break long enough for a
healthy meal in shifts stretching up to 14 hours
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nurses-busy-overworked-havent-time-4507896
LNP Government
calls in nurses to watch drunks in watchhouse
PARAMEDICS and nurses
will be on-call for police watch houses on Friday and Saturday nights to deal
with the increasing number of drunk or high-risk detainees.
http://bit.ly/1tBgbUd
Public health
Vaccine no match for rogue flu strain
A rogue flu strain has surfaced in New Zealand, infecting
even those who have had their annual vaccination.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/10650629/Vaccine-no-match-for-rogue-flu-strain
Health and wellness
Stress relievers: Tips to tame stress
Stress
getting to you? Try some of these tips for stress relief.By Mayo Clinic Staff
Is stress
making you frustrated and irritable? Stress relievers can help restore calm and
serenity to your chaotic life. You don't have to invest a lot of time or
thought into stress relievers. If your stress is getting out of control and you
need quick relief, try one of these tips.
http://mayocl.in/1sxMnTh
Articles of interest
Promoting diversity in nursing
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
(AACN), we must identify the direct relationship between a culturally diverse
nursing workforce and the ability to provide quality, culturally competent
patient care to our diverse patient population. Although the nursing profession
has made great progress in recruiting and graduating nurses who mirror the
patient population, more work still needs to be done to truly ensure that we're
providing care that adequately represents our patients.
http://bit.ly/1DoiwD4
Caring
for...Patients of different religions
In the United States, 77% of Americans identify themselves
as Christian, but what do you know about the other major world religions and
how your patient's religion may impact the care you provide? - See more at: http://bit.ly/1xyORFp
Online resources
TAP 34: Disaster Planning Handbook for Behavioral
Health Treatment Programs
Offers guidance in creating a disaster
preparedness and recovery plan for programs that provide treatment for mental
illness and substance use disorders. Covers the planning process, preparing for
disaster, roles and responsibilities, training, and testing.
http://1.usa.gov/1wxqdpo
Reports online
Parliamentary support
Research
papers
Obesity and diabetes in New Zealand
October 2014
Obesity and
diabetes in New Zealand
It is
estimated that 1.1 million adults are obese in New Zealand (that is, they have
a BMI or Body Mass Index of 30 or more). [1]
Obesity in New Zealand places a considerable strain on the health care system:
a study in 2006 estimated that health care costs attributable to overweight and
obese persons was $686 million or 4.5% of New Zealand’s total health care
expenditure. [2]
Obesity is a
risk factor for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders,
and some cancers. [3]
There are two
main types of diabetes: type 1 (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) and type 2
(adult-onset diabetes mellitus). Type 2 is more common in the population than
type 1 (approximately 90% of diabetes cases worldwide are type 2). [4]
Individuals who are obese increase their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. [5]
The Ministry of Health estimated (when looking at the mortality burden of
nutrition-related risk factors in New Zealand) that, in 1997, 80% of deaths
from type 2 diabetes were attributable to a high BMI. [6]
Complications
from diabetes include an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, nerve
damage, and kidney failure. There were 768 deaths from diabetes in New Zealand
in 2010. [7]
http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/parl-support/research-papers/00PLLawRP2014041/obesity-and-diabetes-in-new-zealand
From the Ministry of Health
Health, Ministry of, Manatū Hauora, Statement of
Intent 2014 - 2018 (E.10 (2014))
You can get this document
in PDF format from the 'Downloads' panel. Further information about papers
presented to the House can be found in the 'Related documents' panel.
http://bit.ly/1rwN9Q2
Health, Ministry of, Manatū Hauora, Annual Report
for the year ended 30 June 2014 E.10 (E.10)
You can get this document
in PDF format from the 'Downloads' panel. Further information about papers
presented to the House can be found in the 'Related documents' panel.
http://bit.ly/1rQx1dn
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College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) Inc by Linda Stopforth, SNIPS and is provided
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Tuesday 28 October 2014
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