Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 5, 2020 3:25:27 GMT 12
WAIPAREIRA NURSES GRANTED WIDER MEDICAL POWERS
The under pressure health system exposed by Covid-19 has opened the door for highly qualified nurses to carry out vaccinations, provide medicines and treat asthma patients and strep throat – once the sole domain of senior clinicians and GPs.
Waipareira CEO John Tamihere said the relaxation rules were much needed and long overdue. He said this small change will give Māori health care workers the ability to care and look after their own communities.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE2005/S00013/waipareira-nurses-granted-wider-medical-powers.htm
The under pressure health system exposed by Covid-19 has opened the door for highly qualified nurses to carry out vaccinations, provide medicines and treat asthma patients and strep throat – once the sole domain of senior clinicians and GPs.
Waipareira CEO John Tamihere said the relaxation rules were much needed and long overdue. He said this small change will give Māori health care workers the ability to care and look after their own communities.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE2005/S00013/waipareira-nurses-granted-wider-medical-powers.htm