The Future of Health - workshop panui

Published 08 July 2010, Posted in Northland

Ngā mihi kia koutou

I am writing to let you know about a series of Community Health hui that are being run by the National Health IT Board around the country, in partnership with TUANZ. 

The National Health IT Board was formed following a Ministerial Review into the health sector. One of its primary goals is that by 2014 all New Zealanders will have a core set of personal information electronically available to them, and their treatment providers, regardless of where in the country they access health services. 

Central to achieving this goal is to ensure understanding amongst the community so that potential issues are canvassed at the start of the process.

These free workshops will explain and discuss what is meant by shared care patient records and why this is the first important step in creating a 21st Century national health system.  The hui will gather ideas about how health care delivery can be enhanced by better broadband connectivity, the kind that is being now planned with the Government’s ultra fast broadband roll out, particularly for us here in Northland in rural areas. 

On the afternoon of Wednesday 21st July there will be a workshop in Whangarei at the Hocky Centre and Stadium from 3pm - 7pm, so it will be a great chance for those involved in the health sector to attend and exchange ideas with those setting policy at a national level.  There will be plenty of opportunity for feedback during the workshops - indeed the organisers are hoping that people will feel comfortable sharing their views and experiences - as well as the opportunity to meet National Health IT Board Director Graeme Osborne, local health professionals and TUANZ CEO Ernie Newman.

During my time on the TUANZ board I pushed hard to get events run outside the main centres so I am really pleased to see this event being held in our region. Therefore I urge you to attend to make the most of this opportunity and support this initiative.  If you you would like to read about how the first one held in Palmerston North went, there is a good write up on the TUANZ Blog. 

Jane Hindle
TUANZ

Supporting document

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