Director and Deputy Director of the Government’s Health and Disability Transition Unit (TU), Stephen McKernan (former Dir. Gen of Health) and Martin Hefford, will speak at a Federation of Primary Health (FPHANZ) webinar this week.
FPHANZ Board Chair, Hon. Steve Chadwick, says this is a unique opportunity for Federation members to meet, hear from and ask questions of the two top officials heading this key body.
“The board is pleased to be able to bring this opportunity to Federation members. We look forward to working with the Transition Unit, the Māori Health Authority (MHA) and Health New Zealand (HNZ) as the health sector starts on the road of reforms,” she says.a
Messers McKernan and Hefford will provide an update on key progress of the health system reform programme, including plans for the next nine months; an update on the latest locality networking model thinking and work on prototype; the NZ Health Charter, the NZ Health Plan, and an update on the Māori Health Authority and Health New Zealand.
“As the peak body for [1]Primary Care in New Zealand we understand how important it is to successfully integrate the primary health system as these changes are explored and implemented. Our primary healthcare system has always been key to the success of the New Zealand health system,” she As the Federation understands, as we move forward with the proposed health reforms, how important it is to successfully integrate the primary health system. Our primary healthcare has always been key to the success of the New Zealand health system,” she says.
The Covid restrictions meant FPHANZ had to change the plan for a kanohi-ki-te-kanohi (face-to-face) forum this month, to a series of short zoom webinars.
[1] Primary health care is anything that supports health and wellbeing to treat people if they are not well, preventing them from being unwell, and keeping them well at home or in their community.
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Our Mission | Mīhana
To make comprehensive primary health care the foundation of the New Zealand health system.
Who we are:
The Federation of Primary Health Aotearoa is New Zealand’s peak body for Primary Care. We promote health and wellbeing, on behalf of members for the benefit of the population of New Zealand. In 2018, 70 of New Zealand’s primary health care leaders representing PHO’s, pharmacy, midwifery, allied health, nursing and others came together to form the Federation of Primary Health Aotearoa New Zealand. The organisation was initially chaired by Dame Annette King. The current chair is Hon Steve Chadwick.
Post COVID and with the health system review well underway, the reach and membership of the Federation is now being expanded to all areas of primary health including: Aged care, Wellness, Community health, NGO’s, Mental health, Māori, Iwi, Disability, Professional organisations.
The Federation is an all-encompassing peak body that requires members to set aside their separate sector interests – putting patient-centred care before all else. We aim to lead the discussion in primary care policy throughout New Zealand. Our membership represents all providers of primary care.
The Federation was established to bring together organisations and stakeholders from across the primary health care sector for the benefit of the health and well-being of all New Zealanders. We believe fostering effective partnerships with communities and promoting integrated multi-agency and multi-professional health services is the way forward. The Federation is committed to providing an interactive forum that enables collaboration and partnership; endorses co-design with communities; facilitates the sharing of information, knowledge, and resources; promotes good practice and equitable health outcomes; and contributes to the development and implementation of health policy.
Governance
Following the adoption of the Constitution on 29 March 2021, some Board members have transitioned, and others have been co-opted. They will hold their positions until the next Annual General Meeting which is to be held before November 2021. An election process will take place.
Current Board Members
Hon. Steve Chadwick (Independent Chair)
Karen Guilliland – College of Midwives
Andrew Gaudin – Pharmacy Guild
Dr Angus Chambers – General Practitioner, Christchurch PHO
Dr Jeff Lowe – General Practitioner and Chair General Practice New Zealand
Dr Sue Adams – College of Nurses Aotearoa
Teresa Wall – Director Wall Consultants
Sheldon Ngatai – Consumer Representative
Phillip Chapman – Consumer Representative
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