Community Optometrists: One-month Cataract Follow-up Service

🏥 Tender Overview Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) is seeking expressions of interest from Community Optometrists to deliver a specialized one-month cataract follow-up service. This initiative aims to streamline post-operative care for patients who have undergone publicly funded cataract surgery. 📋 Scope of Work The successful providers will be responsible for delivering four-week follow-up care in accordance with the established Service Specification for Community Optometrists Pathway's Indicative Service. This program is designed to integrate community-based expertise into the public health framework, ensuring patients receive timely and accessible post-surgical assessments. 📍 Requirements & Submission Target Audience: Registered Community Optometrists. Submission Process: Interested parties must follow the specific instructions provided in the attached EOI letter. Note: Registrations must not be submitted through the GETS portal. Location: New Zealand-wide service delivery. 🔑 Key Keywords #HealthcareServices #Optometry #CataractSurgery #PublicHealth #TeWhatuOra #CommunityCare #PostOperativeCare #NewZealandProcurement This opportunity represents a significant collaboration between the public health sector and private optometry practices to enhance patient outcomes and reduce hospital wait times for follow-up consultations.