Upcoming Changes

These changes will be rolled out in February 2026.


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Draft: Adverse Events	This policy has been updated to align with the National Adverse Events Policy 2023 and recent RNZCGP guidance on adverse events. Definitions and processes have been updated to align with HQSC requirements. Adverse reactions are now reported via the national pharmacovigilance database, a joint system managed by Medsafe and CARM. Management of SAC 1 and 2 events to HQSC is via the national reporting tool within specified timeframes.	ACTION: Tell us who has roles and responsibilities for adverse event management in your organisation.
Draft: Open Disclosure	This policy has been updated to align with the National Adverse Events Policy 2023 and recent RNZCGP guidance on adverse event management in general practice. Definitions have been updated and processes changed so that the policy follows a relational approach to disclosing events, with a focus on restoring trust.
Draft: Medical Equipment	Policy updated to reflect recent guidance from RNZCGP. From February 2026, practices who don't have a body protected area need to install one, or put a plan in place for transitioning to one. More information added about body protected areas and residual current devices including expanded explanations of the requirements for BPAs, and the requirements for installation, inspection, servicing and compliance.



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