Covid-19 guidance and resources

There is a range of guidance and advice out there for frontline healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. We’ve compiled some of the information and resources which are available to help support ASMS members and ensure their own health and safety is looked after. As you know the situation is rapidly evolving and some of the information could change.
Ministry of Health guidance
MOH questions and answers for primary healthcare workers
MOH resources for health professionals
Childcare
The government has announced approved childcare companies which can look after the children of essential workers in their homes under strict protocols. It’s contained in the Ministry of Education’s update for schools.
Pregnant staff
The Canterbury and West Coast DHBs have put out guidance regarding Covid-19 and pregnancy
Vulnerable and workers over 70
National guidance for DHBs to reduce risk of infection of vulnerable or at-risk staff.
Don’t bring it home
The Covid-19 “don’t bring it home” printable resource. PDF
Leave provisions
Oral health treatment
Guidelines for oral health services at COVID-19 Alert Level 4
Medico-legal FAQs
MPS advice on protecting your health or working conditions
Telehealth
The Telehealth leadership group in conjunction with the Ministry of Health have produced a resource to aid clinicians to use telehealth
Change of duties or extra hours
ASMS has put together advice to support you: Changes of duties or extra hours during the Covid-19 emergency
PPE advice
Advice from the Ministry of Health for staff caring for COVID-19 positive patients in hospital