Our progress
The IT Health Board is dedicated to keeping you informed of progress in the delivery of the National Health IT Plan. This includes the actions the Board has taken as well as success stories and examples of good practice from around the country.
If you have progress updates you would like to share, please email us at enquiries@ithealthboard.health.nz
Latest progress and achievements on the NHITB Priority Programmes
- eMedications Programme
- National Solutions
- Regional Information Platform (DHBs)
- Clinical Integration Initiatives
Regional Success Stories
This booklet includes examples showing how information technology is helping New Zealanders get the best possible health care. Many health care organisations are making good use of technology systems and the National Health IT Board is working to ensure these proven systems are shared regionally and globally.
New RIS/PACS paves the way towards regional IT investment -
Hawkes Bay DHB have replaced their Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS). Radiologists say this system has moved the DHB towards a complete electronic health record for radiology.
TXT2Remind dramatically improves immunisation rates -
Raukura Hauora O Tainui, an iwi charitable trust PHO with over 20,000 clients, has dramatically improved their immunisation rates by using text messaging. Performance has also been lifted in other areas requiring reminders and follow-ups, such mammograms and cervical screening.
DHBs launch e-learning for clinical coders -
Auckland and Waikato DHBs have tackled the shortage of experienced clinical coders by creating New Zealand's first on-line training course for clinical coders. The ACE (Accelerated Coding Education) course is customised for the New Zealand coding environment, delivering an accelerated training pathway through on-line training and support tools.
