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20 Sep 2018
Bay of Plenty DHB quality improvement project earns international praise
A project aimed at reducing the impact of hospital stays on the health of older people, was recognised at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare held recently in Melbourne.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission14 Sep 2018
New communication skills online course for clinicians
A new online course is available to help clinicians develop skills for communicating effectively with patients about the risks and benefits of treatment options, and for enhancing skills in shared decision-making.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission26 Aug 2018
Commission chair appointed Deputy Dean at the University of Auckland
Professor Alan Merry, chair of the Health Quality & Safety Commission board, has been appointed Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission16 Aug 2018
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 87 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 26 July–15 August 2018 is now available online.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission26 Jul 2018
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 86 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 5–25 July 2018 is now available online.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission24 Jul 2018
Reshaping the rules at Hutt Valley DHB
Staff at Hutt Valley District Health Board (DHB) are being encouraged to speak up if they think an aspect of patient care isn’t working, or is unnecessary, and suggest a better approach.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission10 Jul 2018
Reduction in ‘just-in-case’ I/V cannula use delivers big benefits
A nurse-led quality initiative at Wellington Regional Hospital’s emergency department (ED) to reduce ‘just-in-case’ intravenous (IV) cannula use is delivering big benefits for patients.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission05 Jul 2018
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 85 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 14 June–4 July 2018 is now available online.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission28 Jun 2018
Medical colleges warn against unnecessary tests and treatments this winter
With winter upon us, the Council of Medical Colleges and Southern Cross Health Society are encouraging people to think carefully before having some tests, treatments or procedures.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission27 Jun 2018
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Introduced in 2016, Choosing Wisely encourages health professionals to talk with patients about unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures; and patients to discuss with their health professional whether they really need a particular intervention.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission