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2016 ANNUAL REPORT
2016ANNUAL REPORT
This year we celebrate our 70th year as a professional association. This anniversary sees membership levels that are stronger than ever and many exciting devel-opments happening in our organisation. It is also a good time for reflection. The first Podiatry School in New Zealand was set up in a quaint old house in Petone by the Gallochers who brought the skills and traditions of chiropody from England. In 1980, the school moved to the main campus of the Central Insti-tute of Technology in Trentham. This year we honoured Julianne Jackson with a Career Achieve-ment award. Julianne was the first Maori to receive a degree at CIT in 1996. In 2001 the now degree programme moved to AUT, where it has continued to flourish. PodiatryNZ is onthe advisory committee for AUT’s proposed expansion of their educational programme.
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INTRODUCTIONFROM CHAIR
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Podiatry is advancing into an increasingly professional role with many programmes in the pipeline and an increasing awareness of the profession among medical and allied health professionals thanks to our advocacy to stakeholders and involvement in the Allied Health Network. PodiatryNZ has continued to raise the pro�le of podiatrists and demonstrate that we are a valuable asset to health care teams in providing bene�cial outcomes to patients.
As always, we are indebted to the e�orts of our Board members and other volunteers who contribute their considerable time, e�ort and expertise to support their podiatry peers. Without this input, we would not be in the strong position that we are in today. A serious thanks to the team at Butler Pelvin & Associates for all their hard work supporting the day-to-day running of PodiatryNZ. It isn’t always glamourous and exciting work but supporting our members’enquiries about insurance, events or how to manage their accounts is a key part of keeping this organisation running smoothly.
Looking forward, PodiatryNZ continues to work to advance the quality of and access to podiatry in New Zealand. We have recently introduced the Clinic Handbook, and the Sports Accreditation and High Risk Foot pathways are progressing well. These initiatives came out of a clear desire from members at the 2014 PodiatryNZ Conference to grow their depth of knowledge through professional development and they demonstrate strong progress on our strategic goals.
It is imperative that PodiatryNZ is proactive and leads the way by delivering your aspirations for the future. I feel pride in our profession when I re�ect on our history and look at where we’ve come from and excitement looking forward at where we’re going.
Next year is set to be even better and I look forward to it.
Finally, a big thank you to our corporate partners ASICS, Foot Science and Shoe Clinic. Without them, this would be a much shorter annual report! Many of the activities, member bene�ts and support is made possible by their generosity. The Board continues to work closely with our corporate partners, ASICS, Foot Science and the Shoe Clinic. We are immensely appreciative of their support and thecon�dence they have in our organisation and progression as well as the bene�ts they provide to our members.
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Our vision is to advance the quality of and access to podiatry in New Zealand.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION:VISION, VALUES, GOALS
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OUR VALUES:
Integrity: We act with integrity in all we do. We are each personally accountable for the highest standards of behaviour, including honesty, transparency and fairness in all aspects of our work. We will consistently treat clients, members and organisational resources with respect.
Leadership: We aim to support the profession of podiatry, leading by example with vision, and acting in the best interests of our clients.
Excellence: We are committed to robust governance, continuous quality development, and application of best practice principles in all that we do.
Collegiality: We aim to actively engage our members to work together to enhance the standard of the Podiatry profession.
OUR STRATEGIC GOALS:
1. Advance and monitor com-munication to membersand interested stakehold-ers. The aim of this strategyis to ensure that membersand key stakeholders arewell informed and aligned tothe vision of PodiatryNZ andare therefore involved, com-mitted and participating inthe activities and training ofthe association.
2. Develop and deliver aClinic Handbook based onNZ Standard 8171:2005 –Allied Health ServicesSector Standard. The aim of this strategy is to providemembers with Clinical Guid-ance. The outcome of thisproject will be a Clinic Hand-book that will provide podia-trists with policies, proce-dures, forms and checklistson all aspects of clinical prac-tice management.
3. Implement and ensuresuccess of the High RiskFoot Programme. The aimof this strategy is to create alearning pathway for podia-trists and ensure thatconsumers are receiving thehighest quality of podiatriccare. This is achieved by theimplementation of qualitystandards and the continuedtraining and up-skilling ofour members.
4. Implement and ensuresuccess of the Sports Podi-atry Programme. The aimof this strategy is to create alearning pathway for podia-trists and ensure thatconsumers are receiving thehighest quality of podiatriccare. This is achieved by theimplementation of qualitystandards and the continuedtraining and up-skilling ofour members.
KEY INITIATIVES
CLINIC HANDBOOK
The Clinic Handbook has been in development since the 2014 Dare to Be Conference in Dunedin, where members expressed a desire for more business focused approaches to podiatry. The motivation behind developing a Clinic Handbook has partly been driven by the new Health and Safety regulations and obligations introduced in April 2016. There is also a growing need to communicate processes and practices – for example aged care facilities are starting to ask for management processes as part of their audit obligations and they require documentation that demon-strates Podiatrists are professional, detailed and credible.
The PodiatryNZ Clinic Handbook has been developed to provide sample systems and procedures, explaining com-pliance standards across all areas of practice and allowing podiatrists to take their business to the next level by implementing quality processes. The handbook is a set of templates that can be tailored to suit a podiatry practice.
The Clinic Handbook is made available via the Clinic Handbook training. Participants attending the training receive the handbook along with explanations on how to make the best use of it in their practice, facilitated discussion with their peers regarding how they deal with speci�c issues in running a clinic and on-going support from PodiatryNZ.
Three training sessions have already been run and feedback about the Handbook and the training has been awesomely positive.
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SPORTS PODIATRY ACCREDITATION
Many of our members have asked us to provide structured, practical assistance with sports podiatry. We have spent the last couple of years examining practical Sports Podiatry programmes from around the world, and we aim to take the best of them to deliver a New Zealand focused Sports Podiatry pathway.
The programme is structured on a practical continuum. This re�ects practitioners’ understanding of logical, evidenced progression, which they implement every day in their practices. The framework combines a strong academic base with a clear educational pathway, all with a serious focus on practical application. The academic side is not so arduous as to be unachievable; it is designed to be relevant and achievable by people in practice.
HIGH RISK FOOT
We �rst embarked on the high risk foot programme in response to the Midlands community podiatry programme. Many of you participated in the training we conducted in 2013 and 2014. We have continued to run training such as the Wound Care Masterclasses and through the support and recognition of training by other bodies such as the Wound Care society.
Further development in a more structured programme is required. This is a complex �eld where a number of organisations are involved. We value our relationship with AUT who are planning postgraduate study that will o�er education in this �eld over the next couple of years.
We will continue to support and work with the New Zealand Society for Study of Diabetes who are leading the way with Diabetes initiatives such as the foot risk strati�cation.
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MEMBERS
Our association is increasing in size. Although there was a small dip in numbers in 2014, largely due to a drop in student numbers, we have since recovered and gained members in 2016.
Membership type
Part-time
Full
Non-practicing
Student
Graduate
Total
2012
29
159
1
37
0
226
2014
27
150
1
3
4
185
2016
33
191
2
35
14
275
0
50
100
150
200 Full
Part-timeStudentGraduateNon-practicing
2012 2014 2016
MEMBERSHIP BY TYPE
RELEVANCE TO MEMBERS
BENEFITSPodiatryNZ provides bene�ts to its members in the form of:
Insurance: PodiatryNZ believes that insurance cover is an essential part of being a health professional and it has organised a comprehensive liability package which provides the minimum level of insurance required for PodiatryNZ membership and o�ers a range of additional coverage options. In May/June 2016 PodiatryNZ conducted a full review of this insurance scheme to establish that members were receiving a competitive insurance premium and as a result of this review a change of Insurer has been e�ected from 1 July 2016.
Group Buying: PodiatryNZ participates in the N3 group buying scheme which allows members to enjoy price discounts on their regular practice purchases through the strength of N3’s 12,000 businesses’ shared purchasing power.
Advertising: Members are able to access the classi�ed advertising section on the PodiatryNZ website to list or look for work positions, businesses for sale, rooms to rent and equipment for sale.
Continuing education: During any year, members have access to a range of meetings, courses and other professional development activities. Every second year, a national conference is held, and is a focus of education and knowledge. All veri�ed events provide attendees with credits to meet recerti�cation requirements. Mem-bers who register for these PodiatryNZ events have PBRCF credits automatically recorded against their member pro�le. Members can check their record to see how many credits they have and are able to generate a report as evidence of attendance.
Advocacy: We are currently in discussions with Bayer who are trying to have Cannesten added to the register of medicines available for sale and administration by podiatrists.
PodiatryNZ provides support for members by:
Organising our conference and educational events.
Negotiating and managing professional insurance cover for you.
Monitoring and receiving education pathways and registration processes.
SUPPORT
Helping the public with their enquiries.
Setting and maintaining professional standards.
Providing robust guidelines for compliance, systems, procedures and frameworks.
PodiatryNZ remains relevant to members in a number of ways.
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EVENTSThroughout the year we have put on PodiatryNZ events and facilitated and promoted other events including regional events by our members and sponsors. These include:
A national training program “Beyond the FootZone”, a hands-on practical one-day course designed to extend and cement podiatrists’ clinical analysis skills, which was conducted in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland in November 2015.
Other CPD events ranged from a small pilot October 2016 regional training event in Gore, where we partnered with other allied health professionals to run a full day professional development program.
In March 2016 we worked with Podiatry Hive and conducted a Podiatry Business Masterclass in Auckland.
As part of our e�orts to strengthen regional member interaction, local member meetings were held in Hawkes Bay where members now regularly meet to receive mutual professional support. Other meetings have been held in Auckland, Dunedin and Palmerston North.
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Regional group meetings can only occur with the considerable volunteer e�ort of members in each of the regions. Often the meeting facilitator invests substantial time and e�ort with only the motivation of collegial interaction and improv-ing the podiatry profession. Volunteerism is an important part of membership development and we acknowledge all members who make a contribution.
PodiatryNZ promoted 57 events throughout the year. These ranged from branch meetings and one day trainings to roadshows and international conferences. Of those, we were directly involved with 31 events; 338 people attended, with 90% of those being members. On average, more than one event was available for our members per week and each member attended more than one event over the year. PodiatryNZ appreciates the ongoing volunteer support of CPD Committee members Caron Orelowitz and Nick Haley.
International
Lakes
Manawatu/Whanganui
Hawkes Bay
Southland/Otago
Wellington
Waikato
Christchurch
Auckland
26%
19%
16%
9%
16%3%
4%
4%
5%
EVENT LOCATIONS
RELATIONSHIPS
Building networks and relationships is an important part of the role that we play. Our Members are the key focus of our communi-cations activity. This year PodiatryNZ members received a hard copy newsletter in December 2015 and March 2016, access to the foot & ankle journal and nine periodic electronic updates. These form the basis for our regular contact to update our members. The Secretariat maintains a telephone point of contact for enquiries and consultation during business hours.
This year PodiatryNZ actively sought to voice its concerns directly to the community on the escalation of high risk foot disease patient cases. PodiatryNZ facilitated member Claire O’Shea featur-ing in the October 2015 TV3 “Story” programme on the importance of foot health on the eve of the launch of the Ministry of Health’s diabetes strategy.
Particular activities this year include working on the Clinic Hand-book, which has been brought up to the deliverable stage with considerable input from committees and the PodiatryNZ Board, engaging with Veteran’s A�airs on their tendering process and winding up PodiatryNZ involvement in the Midlands Project.
PodiatryNZ also works to promote the interests of our members to a wide array of stakeholders. Our main activities for the year in this regard include:
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Podiatrists Registration Board: PodiatryNZ has a working relationship with the Podiatrists Registration Board and attends meetings with the Board and their representatives during the year. This year there were no Podiatry Board consultations to participate in. The Board has engaged with AUT and PodiatryNZ regarding proposed prescribing rights initiatives.
Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health seeks input into a range of strategic reviews, this year we have contrib-uted to the Health of the Older Person Strategy, the Diabetes Strategy and the Obesity Strategy.
ACC: During the year, ACC appointed a Clinical Lead for Allied Health. Creating this new position has provided PodiatryNZ with an opportunity to engage in a meaningful way with the Commission. Our aim is to promote the bene�ts of Podiatry and demonstrate where there is signi�cant bene�t to patients in either one-on-one care deliv-ery or within a multidisciplinary approach.
Allied Health Network: Our association is a member of the Allied Health Network Aotearoa New Zealand (AHANZ). This is an association of almost 20 Allied Health Professional Associations. They represent the interests of the Allied Health profession and have networks through the health professions, DHB and the Ministry of Health. We keep connected this way, share our experiences and expertise and promote the roles and place of podiatry in the allied health landscape. This year, AHANZ ran a pilot program in Hamilton with Allied Health Professionals called “Connecting for Integrated Care”. There, our PodiatryNZ member Sunny Prabhu explained the role of the community podiatrists.
Midlands Health Network: PodiatryNZ has for the past three years been facilitating a community podiatry program in the Waikato and Taranaki regions with the Primary Care Organisation, Midlands Health Network. The scheme has achieved signi�cant results in reducing the number of amputations for people with diabetes who su�er from high-risk foot disease. As we have predicted, the level of Type 2 diabetes has increased dramatically and the need for early Podiatric intervention funding is not keeping up with the demand. PodiatryNZ terminated its direct involvement this scheme at 30 June 2016 although some PodiatryNZ members remain engaged albeit on a di�erent basis.
Auckland University of Technology (AUT): Our relationship with AUT has always been strong. Not only do we encourage and engage with students by attending the industry day event at the end of the year, we also o�er students free membership and graduates a �rst year subsidised membership. PodiatryNZ support the advances the Podiatry Faculty is making in post-graduate study. This year, we also promoted an AUT study on Charcot-Ma-rie-Tooth disease to our members in Auckland who had CMT patients.
ASICS: ASICS are our main corporate partner and this year they supported many of our activities as well as providing a Professional Buyers Program for members to try out their shoes at a discounted rate and gain access to medical data-bases and the latest news.
Foot Science International: Foot Science are major corporate partners of PodiatryNZ and have provided on-going support. Along with support for regional events, this year they hosted a national training programme “Beyond the FootZone” in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.
The Shoe Clinic: The Shoe Clinic have been long-term partners of PodiatryNZ. This year they teamed up with our Chair, Ben Lamb, and produced an advert on national television high-lighting PodiatryNZ alongside the Shoe Clinic. This kind of exposure works directly towards our aim of increasing public awareness of podiatry in New Zealand.
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GOVERNANCE PodiatryNZ is governed by a passionate Board who want to give our members every opportunity to achieves success. We are run by a highly capable and experienced management team.
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THE CURRENT PODIATRYNZ BOARD ARE:
Ben Lamb – Chair Health & Sport CentralChristchurch
As one of the clinical directors and head of podiatry at Health and Sport Central in Christchurch, my primary focus is around biomechanics, sports injury and orthotic therapy.
I am the director of Footmed Orthotics, a commercial orthotics laboratory that manufactures orthotics for podiatrists. I am trained as a podiatric surgeon, a�liated through the Ohio College of Podiatric Surgery. I have been on the PodiatryNZ Board since 2013.
An area of great interest to me is working as the national clinical director of Fit Feet for the Special Olympics and I enjoy the work I do as a technical educator for a shoe retailer. I’m passionate about Podiatry and have great con�dence in the profession moving forwards.
Michele GarrettDiabetes Service WDHBAuckland
I graduated back in the dark ages with a Diploma in Chiropody. I also have postgraduate diplomas in Podiatric Surgery and Primary Care endorsed in Long Term Conditions. My current role involves a combination of clinical work, education and services development work at a local, regional and national level. I run multi-disciplinary clinics across various sites within Waitemata DHB.
Caron Orelowitz The PodiatristAuckland
I studied podiatry in Johannesburg, graduating in 1994. I have two postgradu-ate certi�cates from the University of South Australia and have completed several paediatric courses. I am currently doing a postgraduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine through Otago University.
As a solo practitioner in private practice, I run a number of clinics in Auckland and holds PHO diabetes high-risk foot contracts. I have a keen interest in paediatrics and sports podiatry.
Lawrence KingiMaori RepresentativeAuckland
I graduated in 2008 with a bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry). I am currently contracted to Counties Manukay District Health Board as part of the Diabetes Secondary Podiatry and Rheumatoid Arthritis clinics. I work in a multi-disci-plinary team as a Renal Podiatrist.
I have been working with Huakina Development Trust to deliver a tikanga based podiatry clinic at Nga Hau e Wha Marae and Ooraeroa Marae as part of their Whare Oranga Programme.
I believe the biggest challenge facing PodiatryNZ is ensuring professional relevance is maintained through focused public engagement, branding and building awareness with other medical professions.
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THE CURRENT PODIATRYNZ BOARD ARE:
Andrew Jones (resigned February 2016)Co-Opted MemberHamilton
I have a BHSc (Podiatry), Bph Ed and have been the Principal Podiatrist and Director of Waikato Podiatry Clinic since 2000. Physical activity and sport led me to podiatry, in particular the Fletcher marathon in 1989. I have a passion for helping people stay on their feet, keep active and enjoy doing what they love. I enjoy all aspects of podiatry but have a special interest in musculoskeletal and sports medicine, the diabetic rheumatoid foot as well as surgery.
Jennifer Pelvin – Chief Executive (non-voting)
I am the Director of Butler Pelvin, a company that specialises in bringing e�ec-tive governance and management to membership associations. I have worked in the not for pro�t environment for over 30 years and have a Masters of Business Administration (not for pro�t). I have also recently been appointed as the Chair of the Allied Health Associations.
Secretariat services are provided by Butler Pelvin & Associates.
Since 2011, the Butler Pelvin team has provided management and governance support to PodiatryNZ. Outsourcing our services to Butler Pelvin & Associates has provided the Board a great sense of con�dence and security
25 July 2015
16 October 2015
18 November 2015
27 February 2016
6 April 2016 (teleconference)
2 May 2016 (teleconference)
21 May 2016
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MicheleGarrett
CaronOrelowitz
LawrenceKingi
JenniferPelvin
AndrewJones Resigned
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BOARD MEETINGSThere were �ve face-to-face meetings throughout the year and two teleconferences.
