New 'no blame' incident regime for hospital
28 Aug 2011, Adverse Events
The Greymouth Evening Star reports that a new 'no blame' incident system has been rolled out at Grey Base Hospital, with 55 events already officially recorded.
28 Aug 2011, Adverse Events
The Greymouth Evening Star reports that a new 'no blame' incident system has been rolled out at Grey Base Hospital, with 55 events already officially recorded.
28 Aug 2011, Infection Prevention & Control
A study published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, and reported in the Dominion Post, says blood found its way into nearly 60 percent of gumboots worn by surgery staff in theatre.
28 Aug 2011
Less than 20 per cent of all urgent readmissions can be deemed potentially avoidable, a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says.
26 Aug 2011, Medication Safety
The change register is a facility for DHBs to provide feedback about the design of the national medication chart (NMC) so that future versions of the NMC reflect clinical practice and requirements including safety features.
25 Aug 2011, Partners in Care
Radio New Zealand's Health Correspondent, Karen Brown, speaks to those planning for the future about new technologies, and developments in IT
23 Aug 2011, Partners in Care
Beverley Johnson, who heads the Board of the Institute of Patient and Family Centred Care in the United States, is coming to New Zealand in October. She will be involved in two types of events - quality forums, and a workshop on consumer engagement.
20 Aug 2011
The Health Quality & Safety Commission congratulates the winners of Whanganui District Health Board's health and disability awards.
20 Aug 2011, Infection Prevention & Control
The second in the series of Health Quality & Safety Commission factsheets is now available: Infection prevention and control.
19 Aug 2011
The Minister of Health, Hon Tony Ryall, opened the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Royal College of Surgeons in Queenstown yesterday. His speech, which had a strong focus on quality and safety, can be found here.
19 Aug 2011, Medication Safety
The Health Quality & Safety Commission, in collaboration with the National Health Board, is calling for expressions of interest from individuals who wish to be considered for appointment to the newly established Medication Safety Expert Advisory Group
19 Aug 2011, Perinatal & Maternal Mortality Review Committee
Presentations from the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee workshop held in Wellington on Thursday 11 August are now availabel to download.
10 Aug 2011
The Health Quality & Safety Commission is delighted its Chair, Professor Alan Merry, has been chosen to head the University of Auckland's School of Medicine.
8 Aug 2011, Infection Prevention & Control
The Health Quality & Safety Commission says improving infection prevention and control is a priority for the health sector.
1 Aug 2011, Child & Youth Mortality Review Committee
The Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee (CYMRC) is delighted a zero alcohol limit for teenage drivers will apply from tomorrow.
28 Jul 2011, Perinatal & Maternal Mortality Review Committee
The Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC) has published its fifth annual report on the deaths of babies and their mothers in New Zealand.
26 Jul 2011, Medication Safety
The New Zealand Universal List of Medicines, designed to prevent potentially harmful confusion about medicines has been given its general release, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said today.
20 Jul 2011, Adverse Events
A study of patient records aims to shed light on how many people suffer adverse events when they visit their doctor.
16 Jul 2011, Safe Surgery NZ
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Surgical Safety Checklist in 2009, and on the face of it, uptake has been impressive. Three large studies published in major journals all show substantial reductions in mortality and morbidity.
14 Jul 2011, Partners in Care
The aim of the National Health Service's Patient Experience Network is to share ideas and practice to drive improvement in patient experience. See the website for case studies, events, and news on patient experiences.
13 Jul 2011, Health Quality & Safety Commission
The Health Quality & Safety Commission's Statement of Intent has been tabled in Parliament and is now available.