Guidance to support safe decision-making and planning for Well Child Tamariki Ora (WCTO) services during COVID-19.
Page last updated: 7 October 2020
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Alert Level 1 guidance
The objectives of this guidance for Alert Level 1 are to:
- support WCTO providers to re-introduce full WCTO services
- ensure pēpi and their whānau are safely re-engaged in Well Child Tamariki Ora services
- ensure an increased focus on equity of access to care for pounamu whānau (vulnerable families)
- maintain vigilance for the COVID19 virus
- maintain the safety of the clinical workforce.
Download the guidance:
- COVID-19: Alert Level 1 guidance for Well Child Tamariki Ora (Word, 274 KB)
- COVID-19: Alert Level 1 guidance for Well Child Tamariki Ora (PDF, 150 KB)
Alert Level 2 guidance
The objectives of this guidance for Alert Level 2 are to:
- provide clear messages to guide care delivery
- provide clear messages as a basis for providers to develop communications with whānau.
Download the guidance:
- COVID-19: Alert Level 2 guidance for Well Child Tamariki Ora (Word, 283 KB)
- COVID-19: Alert Level 2 guidance for Well Child Tamariki Ora (PDF, 166 KB)
Alert Level 3 guidance
The objectives of this guidance for Alert Level 3 are to:
- protect the wellbeing of tamariki and their whānau
- focus on equity of health outcomes
- limit the transmission of the COVID19 virus
- maintain the safety of the clinical workforce.
Download the guidance:
- COVID-19: Alert Level 3 guidance for Well Child Tamariki Ora (Word, 287 KB)
- COVID-19: Alert Level 3 guidance for Well Child Tamariki Ora (PDF, 248 KB)
Key contacts
Justine Mecchia, Manager WCTO Team, [email protected]
Dr Timothy Jelleyman, Chief Advisor Child and Youth, [email protected]