7 Jun 2021, Health Quality & Safety Commission
The International Forum in the Asia Pacific Region showcases internationally recognised keynotes and addresses regional needs, bringing the best of international learning to the region.
4 Mar 2021, Health Quality & Safety Commission
An Open Forum featuring international and local speakers who specialise in concepts of resilient health care, and will share their understanding of implementing these concepts within primary and hospital care settings.
2 Dec 2020, Advance Care Planning
The Health Quality & Safety Commission is hosting a shared decision-making and advance care planning virtual hui for health care workers and managers.
26 Nov 2020, Building Leadership & Capability
Due to the overwhelming response, the AICG have generously offered to extend a 10% group discount off the certificate course for health professionals who missed out on receiving a sponsored place.
26 Nov 2020, Health Quality & Safety Commission
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 5–25 November 2020 is now available online.
24 Nov 2020, Reducing Harm from Falls
It is essential – especially for the elderly – to consider how to reduce the risk of falling while wearing a face mask.
18 Nov 2020, Infection Prevention & Control
As a result of increasing levels of antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines are becoming ineffective, and health workers and the public are urged to unite to take action.
17 Nov 2020, Aotearoa Patient Safety Day
The Health Quality & Safety Commission is hosting a webinar focusing on mental health and wellbeing, as part of activity for Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day 2020.
17 Nov 2020, Aotearoa Patient Safety Day
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield is among those thanking health care workers for their compassion and commitment during the recent crises in the health and disability sector, including the COVID-19 lockdown and ongoing response.
12 Nov 2020, Advance Care Planning
In the 2020 election, there was a majority ‘yes’ vote in the End of Life Choice referendum. You may be wondering what this will mean and how you might exercise your choice.
12 Nov 2020, Health Quality & Safety Commission
Annually Choosing Wisely holds an international round table for up to two delegates for each Choosing Wisely country to share experiences and plan strategies.
11 Nov 2020, Aged Residential Care
Join the Health Quality & Safety Commission for a webinar to discuss the findings of the recent survey: infection prevention and control – gaps and opportunities identified during the COVID-19 response.
5 Nov 2020, Health Quality & Safety Commission
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 15 October–4 November 2020 is now available online.
3 Nov 2020, Health Quality & Safety Commission
Dr Don Berwick, President Emeritus and Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement has highlighted how health care systems and providers have an opportunity to learn and change in response to Covid-19.
3 Nov 2020, Health Quality & Safety Commission
In a series of articles on Aotearoa New Zealand’s resilient health care during COVID-19, we hear about Turuki Healthcare and the response to COVID-19 between February and May 2020
3 Nov 2020, Health Quality & Safety Commission
In a series of articles on Aotearoa New Zealand’s resilient health care during COVID-19, we hear about Te Rohe o Te Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay, Ngāti Kahungunu and the response to COVID-19 between February and May 2020.
3 Nov 2020, Medication Safety
From 2 to 6 November 2020, medicines regulators around the globe will be joining forces to launch a social media campaign that raises awareness of adverse drug reactions. The theme for 2020 is ‘Your report matters’.
28 Oct 2020, Primary Care
Several Hawke’s Bay families have seen an improvement in the physical and emotional wellbeing of their young tamariki with eczema, thanks to a Whakakotahi quality improvement project.
22 Oct 2020, Mental Health & Addiction Quality Improvement
Update from the mental health and addiction quality improvement programme (October 2020).
20 Oct 2020, Infection Prevention & Control
It’s International Infection Prevention Week 2020 and the Health Quality & Safety Commission and the Choosing Wisely campaign are sending a reminder that the responsible use of antibiotics is critical to people’s health.