Who for    For staff that have patient contact but don’t do invasive procedures e.g allied health, HCA’s.
What         Infection prevention principles and practices to enable you to protect yourself and your patients in a healthcare setting.
Time          30 minutes
Contact     Infection Control Team.




Who for     For all Wairarapa DHB staff that do not have direct contact with patients. If you have direct contact with patients you will need to complete the Clinical staff module.
What         To identify key factors of L.I.T.E. when preparing to safely move, or handle an object as well as identifying basic anatomical and terminology surrounding injury, posture and manual handling techniques.
Time           1 hour
Contact      Julia Parker










Who for     Staff who move or handle patients and lift, move or carry heavy items at work
What         Identify key factors of L.I.T.E. when preparing to safely move, or handle a patient, or handle heavy objects. Identify basic anatomical and terminology surrounding injury, posture and manual handling techniques
Time           1 hour
Contact      Julia Parker



Who for:  All Midwives

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About: This is a compulsory annual course. The Combined Emergency Skills Day comprises managing a maternal collapse and subsequent   Resuscitation  , Neonatal Resuscitation updates, and childbirth emergency skills (bleeding emergencies, shoulder dystocia, breech and cord prolapse).
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Wairarapa: Alex Williamson


Who for    For all staff that have direct patient contact in a clinical capacity including, Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses, and Medical Staff.
What         Infection prevention principles and practices to enable you to protect yourself and your patients in a healthcare setting.
Time           45 minutes
Contact      Infection control team




Who for     This course is mandatory for ALL 3DHB staff working at Wairarapa DHB.
What         The course provides an introduction to privacy law in the health sector. After successful completion of this course, you should have gained a greater understanding of your privacy obligations when dealing with health information.
Time           30 minutes
Contact      Chris Stewart [WrDHB]







Who for    For non clinical staff include those that do not have direct patient contact including but not limited to, administration, orderlies, food service workers and cleaners. 
What         Infection prevention principles and practices to enable you to protect yourself and your patients in a healthcare setting.
Time          15 minutes
Contact     Infection control team




Who for All WrDHB staff
What

This course explains Wairarapa DHB's preparedness and response to civil defence and local emergencies. It will also show you personal emergency preparedness for you and your family.

Time 30 minutes
Contact John Cooper