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Diabetes in New Zealand

Diabetes retinal screening workshops -
Working together to make your work easier
September 2008


The Retinal Screening Advisory Group and the Ministry of Health are holding regional workshops during September 2008 to gain insights, suggestions, and help from those working in retinal screening to help shape the future direction of retinal screening in New Zealand.

The Retinal Screening Advisory Group comprises ophthalmologists and optometrists who have a special interest in diabetic retinal screening. The team with in the Ministry of Health working in this area is the Clinical Service Development Team, Sector Capability and Innovation Directorate.

The workshops will have both a strategic and operational focus, looking at the current situation and goals for the future. Input and support from the people on the ground, eg, ophthalmologists, optometrists, photo-screeners, service managers, planning and funding managers, General Practitioners, and Diabetes Nurse Practitioners and Specialists is encouraged.

More information on the workshops is provided below:

Locations, dates and times
Location Date and timeRSVP by
Wellington
Te Papa
Cable Street 		Monday 1 September 2008
9.30am to 3.00pm		28 August 2008
Hamilton
Note: The workshop in Hamilton has been cancelled. You can attend the Wellington or Auckland workhops. Contact Rebecca Berlips (Rebecca_Berlips@moh.govt.nz or (04) 496 2350) for travel information.		--
Auckland
Aotea Centre
50 Mayoral Drive
Auckland		Monday 15 September 2008
9.30am to 3.00pm		10 September 2008
Christchurch
Copthorne Hotel
Corner Durham & Kilmore Streets		Monday 29 September 2008
9.30am to 3.00pm		24 September 2008

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Agenda


Each meeting will commence at 9.30 and conclude at 3.00pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. The floor will also be open to participants.

TimeSession
9.00am to 9.30amCoffee and registration
9.30am to 10.00amWelcome/introduction - Gordon Sanderson (Chairperson - Retinal Screening Advisory Group)
10.00am to 10.45amRegional issues - Designated / Lead Ophthalmologist
10.45am to 11.00amCoffee
11.00am to 11:30amDiscussion – What do you need for your retinal screening services?
12:00am to 12.30pmWorkforce – Recruitment and retention, training, accreditation
12.30pm to 1.15pmLunch
1.15pm to 2pmInformation technology requirements
2.15pm to 2.30pmReferral guidelines
2.30pm to 2.45pmQuality and audit
2:45 to 3.00pmNext steps, closing - Gordon Sanderson

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Pre-workshop questionnaire


Participants are encouraged to complete the pre-workshop questionnaire below. This feedback will help ensure the workshops meet the needs of those attending.

Click here to complete the pre-workshop questionnaire.

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RSVP


Please RSVP to Rebecca Berlips by e-mail: Rebecca_Berlips@moh.govt.nz or phone: (04) 496 2350. Rebecca can also answer any queries.

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Page last updated: 27 August 2008