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NZS 8134.0:2008

Health and disability services Standards - Health and disability services (general) Standard

NZS 8134:2008 Health and disability services Standards is mandatory for those health and disability service providers that are subject to the Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001. This Standard is also mandatory for relevant service-based contracts that receive health funding. Where this Standard is not a requirement, its application will promote good and safe practice by providers for consumers. NZS 8134.0:2008 Health and disability services (general) Standard contains general and reference information for the NZS 8134:2008 Health and disability services Standards, including definitions and the audit framework. It should be read in conjunction with Parts 1, 2, and 3. NZS 8134 Parts 0 to 3 are sold as a loose-leaf set, for use in a binder. Each part can also be purchased separately.

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To be read in conjunction with Parts 1, 2, and 3. NZS 8134 Parts 0 to 3 are sold as a loose-leaf set, for use in a binder. Each part can also be purchased separately

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Standards NZ References:

• 4187:2003(AS/NZS)
• 436:2004(HB)
• 4360:2004(AS/NZS)
• 8143:2001(NZS)

NZ Act/Regulation References:

• CARE OF CHILDREN ACT 2004


• HEALTH AND DISABILITY SERVICES (SAFETY) ACT 2001


• Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003


• PROTECTION OF PERSONAL AND PROPERTY RIGHTS ACT 1988

Other References:

• Age Concern New Zealand Incorporated. Promoting the rights and well-being of older people and those who care for them (An Age Concern Resource Kit). Wellington: Age Concern New Zealand Incorporated, 1992.


• Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses. AORN standards, recommended practices and guidelines 2007. Denver: AORN, 2007.


• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ‘Guideline for hand hygiene in healthcare settings: recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee and the HICPAC/SHEA/ APIC/ IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force.’


• Drinka, T J K. & Clark, P G. Health care teamwork: Interdisciplinary practice & teaching. Westport, CT: Auburn House, 2000.


• Mental Health Commission (1998). Blueprint for mental health services in New Zealand: How things needs to be. Wellington: Mental Health Commission, 1998.


• Ministry of Health. He korowai oranga: Maori health strategy. Wellington: Ministry of Health, 2002


• Ministry of Health. New Zealand disability strategy. Wellington: Ministry of Health, 2001.

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