COVID Vaccine Operating Guidelines: Version 4.0

Kia ora koutou,
 
The latest version of the COVID-19 Operating Guidelines, version 4.0, is attached.
 
Changes in this version include:

• Note about consumers notifying their doctors that they’ve received the vaccine removed as completed vaccination records will now be passed to the Practice Management System (PMS).
• Post-vaccination observation period updated to 20 minutes from 30 minutes (Note: MoH supplied collateral will be updated on Friday afternoon with the new time)
• Updated guidance on reporting medical errors in CIR instead of on manual forms
• Updated guidance to note that vaccine vial boxes can be securely destroyed in document destruction bins or biohazard bags.
• Additional information on vaccine shelf-life timeframes.

 
Please circulate the latest version of the Operating Guidelines to your staff and sites as appropriate.

Click here for the Vaccine Operating Guidelines
 
Nga mihi,
 

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