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Foundation Standard changes

The following updates have recently been added to Foundation Standard 2022.

Update 27 September 2024

11.6 guidance: Removed reference to the 2018 version of AS/NZ:3003 . The reason being is that electricians will inspect to the most current ratified AS/NZ:3003 standard.

Uploaded an updated version of a SAMPLE Child Protection policy and procedure to the Quality resources

9.1 guidance: updated the Repeat prescribing template so that all responses should be YES. This will make it easier to audit.
15.1 guidance: Added resource The Children's action plan' to the policy section.
Foundation Standard resources: Added a team member Induction template
Foundation Standard overview page: Under the heading 'Team members': Clarified the makeup of the team and the training required.

12.2 guidance: Removed "audit to check compliance against the policy". The recommended audit check in the NZ Standard 4304:2002 is no longer available, so removed as a requirement in the Health Care Waste policy.

13.3 guidance: It is recommended that practices remain on the 2017 Adverse Events Policy until the College signals a new date to transition from the 2017 to the 2023 Adverse Events Reporting Policy. The College continues to work with HQSC on applying this policy to general practice. (changed from: Practices have until July 2024 to transition from the 2017 to the 2023 Adverse Events Reporting Policy.)

11.6: Updated information on portable RCDs not to regulation.
8.2 guidance: Guidance content on delivering clinical governance updated in collaboration with HQSC
How to structure a policy (resource): Changes to content of document control to clarify the requirements

3.2 guidance: Provided more clarity on requirement(s) for Treaty of Waitangi training
8.1 guidance: Added to resources an updated version of power point slides on implementing clinical governance.

8.1: Added to resources an updated version of power point slides on implementing clinical governance.
13.1 guidance: Added to resources an updated version of power point slides on health and safety.
9.3 guidance: Added to resources an updated version of power point slides on medicines reconciliation.
11.2 guidance: Updated testing and tagging content
13.2 guidance: Added information regarding the Health Quality & Safety Commission's new Healing, learning and improving from harm policy