Health Quality & Safety Commission | First, Do No Harm website goes live

Posted 2nd Apr 2012 in Other Topics

The First, Do No Harm patient safety campaign is a key element in the New Zealand Northern Region Health Plan.

The campaign aims to reduce pressure on health services in the Northern Region by introducing systemic change to improve quality and safety. The aim is to -

Save lives
Prevent harm to patients
Save money
Free-up capacity
Improve productivity

To find out more about the First, Do No Harm campaign, keep up-to-date with news and events and participate in discussions, visit their website at First, Do No Harm.

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