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18 May 2022
Implementing a relational approach when things don’t go to plan in the healthcare setting
Elizabeth Wood (general practitioner by training and clinical director of clinical governance at Nelson Marlborough Health) is encouraging health practitioners to sign up for the micro-credentialling and give it a go.
Restorative practice
06 May 2022
Issue #5 | news from the Health Quality & Safety Commission
Read issue #5 of our newsletter which contains updates, news and events from our work streams and programmes.
Health Quality & Safety Commission
05 May 2022
World Hand Hygiene Day marks ten years of the Hand Hygiene New Zealand programme
As health workers across Aotearoa New Zealand celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day today, they are being recognised by the Health Quality & Safety Commission for their efforts in improving the rates of hand hygiene over the past decade.
Infection prevention and control
04 May 2022
Inaugural point prevalence survey provides useful insights into healthcare-associated infections in public hospitals across Aotearoa New Zealand
The Health Quality & Safety Commission has today released the findings of the first national point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Infection prevention and control
04 May 2022
It’ll never happen to me, I’m the rescuer
People who work in emergency services care deeply about their patients but aren’t always as good at planning for their own health care, Christchurch paramedic and helicopter rescue crew member Stuart Cook says.
ACP info for clinicians ACP info for consumers Advance care planning
28 Apr 2022
Improve your knowledge and skill in clinical governance
In November 2020, the Health Quality & Safety Commission New Zealand and the Australasian Institute of Clinical Governance (AICG) joined forces to improve the knowledge and skill around clinical governance in the health and disability sector.
Building Leadership & Capability
26 Apr 2022
Hand Hygiene New Zealand celebrates 10 years
2022 marks 10 years of all 20 district health boards participating in the Hand Hygiene New Zealand programme.
Reducing harm Infection prevention and control
08 Apr 2022
Issue #4 | news from the Health Quality & Safety Commission - April 2022
Read issue #4 of our new newsletter which contains updates, news and events from our work streams and programmes.
Health Quality & Safety Commission
08 Apr 2022
10th Fragility Fracture Network global conference
The 10th Fragility Fracture Network global conference will be held in Melbourne on 20–22 October 2022.
Falls (Reducing harm) Reducing harm
30 Mar 2022
Facing the future on the farm with advance care planning
Farmers in Aotearoa have to be prepared for anything – from the ever-changing weather to issues with stock, crops and machinery. With advance care planning they can also prepare themselves and their loved ones for any significant changes in the
Advance care planning ACP info for clinicians ACP info for consumers
24 Mar 2022
Consumer health forum Aotearoa – 24 March 2022
Read the latest update about the consumer health forum Aotearoa from Partners in Care programme director Chris Walsh.
Partners in Care Consumer hub
10 Mar 2022
New members for Te kāhui mahi ngātahi | Consumer Advisory Group and Kōtuinga kiritaki | Consumer network
The Health Quality & Safety Commission board has increased the membership of its Te kāhui mahi ngātahi | Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) from four to eight, to reflect an increased focus on consumer voices in the new health system.
Partners in Care Consumer hub