Learning from Adverse Events report
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board is committed to patient safety and the delivery of high quality patient care.
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Occupational Therapy
What is occupational therapy/whakaora ngangahau?Occupational therapy’s goal is to enable you to continue to participate in everyday activities even when circumstances have made it difficult for you.
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Eligibility for health services
There are no charges for services to public patients if you are lawfully in New Zealand and meet one of the eligibility criteria set by the Ministry of Health.
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Renal services - kidney health
Information about your Renal Clinic appointment with a Kidney SpecialistYou have been referred to the renal or kidney service to see one of the team. Your appointment may be with a Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist Doctor) or Nurse Practitioner (Kidney Specialist Nurse).
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Everyday care
Your local pharmacist can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a wide range of common illnesses and complaints without you having to wait for an appointment with your GP.
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After hours
HastingsUrgent care centresHastings Health Centre Accident and Medical - 8am-8pm 7 days a week
Other practices open after-hoursMedical and Injury - Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 9am-8pm, public holidays 9am-8pm (if closed call practice by phone)
Totara Health, Flaxmere - Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-6pm; public holidays 9am-6pm (clinics and phones open from 8:30am)
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Communicable Disease Information Sheets
Information about a number of communicable diseases, their signs and symptoms, treatment etc :
Campylobacter
Chikungunya
COVID-19
Cryptosporidium
Dengue Fever
Diphtheria
E Coli
Gastroenteritis (also known as gastro, D&V or tummy bug)
Gastroenteritis in children
Giardia
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Haemophilus Influenza Type b (HIB)
Hepatitis A
Legionellosis (also known as Legionnaires Disease)
Leptospirosis
Listeriosis
Malaria
Measles
Mumps
Meningococcal disease (or resource in 9 languages available at HealthEd)
Norovirus
Pertussis
Rheumatic Fever
Rubella
Salmonellosis
Scabies
Scarlet Fever
Shigellosis
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FAQs National Travel Assistance NTA Scheme
What is the National Travel Assistance (NTA) Scheme/Policy?If you, or a family member, need to travel long distances – or frequently – to see a specialist, then you may be eligible for help with expenses under the National Travel Assistance Scheme.
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Water confirmed as source of gastro illness in Havelock North
Water testing has confirmed the Havelock North water supply is likely to be the source of the gastro outbreak, but the type of bug is not yet knownHastings District Council chlorinated the water Friday (12th August) afternoon.
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Alcohol and Schools
There is good evidence to show that exposure to adult drinking in childhood increases the risk of hazardous drinking by teenagers. Teenage drinking patterns not only mirror those of their parents and caregivers but also that of their community.