Our Clinical Governance Framework
At Vital Health NZ, we maintain the highest standards of clinical care through a
comprehensive clinical governance framework. This ensures that all our healthcare
services meet professional standards and deliver safe, effective patient care.
Clinical Leadership
Our clinical governance is led by qualified healthcare professionals with extensive
experience in their respective fields. All practitioners maintain current registration
with the Medical Council of New Zealand and participate in ongoing professional development.
Clinical Director
Dr Adrian Laurence
MCNZ Registration Number: 61687
Qualifications: FRCNZGP, AALM
Specialties: General Practice, Lifestyle Medicine
Experience: Over 15 years in general practice with specialisation in lifestyle medicine and weight management
Quality Assurance
We maintain rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure the highest standards of care:
- Regular clinical audits and reviews
- Peer review processes
- Patient feedback analysis
- Continuous professional development
- Adherence to clinical guidelines and best practices
Scope of Practice
Our practitioners work within clearly defined scope of practice limitations:
General Practice Services
- Health assessments and consultations
- Lifestyle medicine consultations
- Weight management support
Limitations
- We focus on routine healthcare consultations and ongoing health management
- We do not perform physical examinations requiring hands-on assessment
- We do not provide surgical procedures
- We do not provide mental health crisis intervention
- We do not provide obstetric or gynaecological examinations
Clinical Guidelines and Standards
Our clinical practice is guided by:
- Medical Council of New Zealand standards
- Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners guidelines
- New Zealand Ministry of Health clinical guidelines
- International best practice standards
- Evidence-based medicine principles
Patient Safety
Patient safety is our top priority. We maintain:
- Secure, encrypted communication platforms
- Confidential medical record management
- Regular safety audits and reviews
- Incident reporting and management systems
- Continuous improvement processes
Professional Development
All our practitioners participate in ongoing professional development to maintain
current knowledge and skills:
- Regular continuing medical education
- Professional conference attendance
- Peer learning and collaboration
- Clinical research participation
- Quality improvement initiatives
Clinical Governance Committee
Our Clinical Governance Committee meets regularly to review:
- Clinical outcomes and quality metrics
- Patient safety incidents and near misses
- Clinical guidelines and protocols
- Professional development needs
- Service improvement opportunities
Complaints and Feedback
We welcome feedback about our clinical services. If you have concerns about the
quality of care you have received, please refer to our
Complaints Procedure.
Contact Information
Clinical Governance Officer
Email: admin@healthhealth.co.nz
Address: Vital Health, PO Box 2293, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012
Regulatory Compliance
We maintain compliance with all relevant New Zealand healthcare regulations:
- Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003
- Privacy Act 2020
- Health and Disability Commissioner Code of Rights
- Medical Council of New Zealand standards
- Ministry of Health guidelines
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 1, 2024