All District Health Boards Maternity services DHB Funded – Tier ONE Service Specification Status: MAnDATORY It is compulsory to use this nationwide service specification when purchasing this service. Review History Date First Published on NSFL October 2011 New Service Specification: developed jointly by the Ministry of Health with a working group of representatives from DHBs and professional bodies. Purpose to reflect the overall service July 2011 requirements applicable to all DHB-funded maternity services and facilities. Developed to align with the New Zealand Maternity Standards and provide guidance to DHBs in implementing the Maternity Quality Initiative. Amendments: updated Ministry of Health website link to Eligibility August 2013 information replaced DHB Funded Primary Maternity Facility purchase units with W02020, ADJ118. Amendment: Updated references to new T2 Pregnancy May 2014 Parenting Information and Education Services service specification. Consideration for next Service Specification Within five years Review Note: Contact the Service Specification Programme Manager, National Health Board Business Unit, Ministry of Health to discuss proposed amendments to the service specifications and guidance in developing new or updating and revising existing service specifications. Nationwide Service Framework Library web site MATERNITY SERVICES DHB FUNDED – TIER LEVEL ONE
All District Health Boards Maternity services – DHB Funded Tier ONE Service Specification Status: It is compulsory to use this nationwide service specification when purchasing this service. MAnDATORY Review History Date First Published on NSFL October 2011 New Service Specification: developed jointly by the Ministry of Health with a working group of representatives from DHBs and professional bodies. Purpose to reflect the overall service requirements applicable to all DHB-funded maternity services and facilities. Developed to align with the New Zealand Maternity Standards and provide guidance to DHBs in implementing the Maternity Quality Initiative. July 2011 Amendments: updated Ministry of Health website link to Eligibility information replaced DHB Funded Primary Maternity Facility purchase units with W02020, ADJ118. August 2013 Amendment: Updated references to new T2 Pregnancy Parenting Information and Education Services service specification. May 2014 Consideration for next Service Specification Review Within five years Note: Contact the Service Specification Programme Manager, National Health Board Business Unit, Ministry of Health to discuss proposed amendments to the service specifications and guidance in developing new or updating and revising existing service specifications. Nationwide Service Framework Library web site MATERNITY SERVICES – DHB FUNDED TIER LEVEL ONE
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