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01 Dec 2020
Consumers’ experience of seclusion
We are privileged to be able to share videos of two consumers’ experiences of seclusion. These are the first two in a series of at least six videos about mental health and addiction priority areas.
Mental health & addiction quality improvement
26 Nov 2020
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 124 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 5–25 November 2020 is now available online.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission
24 Nov 2020
Tips to reduce the risk of falling when wearing a face mask
It is essential – especially for the elderly – to consider how to reduce the risk of falling while wearing a face mask.
Falls (Reducing harm)
18 Nov 2020
Urgent global action needed on the overuse of antibiotics
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.
Infection prevention and control
17 Nov 2020
Director-General among those thanking COVID response health workers
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.
Aotearoa Patient Safety Day
12 Nov 2020
Choosing Wisely international update
Annually Choosing Wisely holds an international round table for up to two delegates for each Choosing Wisely country to share experiences and plan strategies.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission Choosing Wisely
05 Nov 2020
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 123 online now
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.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission
03 Nov 2020
#MedSafetyWeek 2020 urges reporting of adverse drug reactions
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’.
Medicines (Reducing harm)
03 Nov 2020
Dr Don Berwick on addressing overuse in the new normal
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.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission COVID-19 resource hub
22 Oct 2020
Mental health and addiction quality improvement programme update – October 2020
Update from the mental health and addiction quality improvement programme (October 2020).
Mental health & addiction quality improvement
20 Oct 2020
Update on Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day 2020 (20 October 2020)
Update for the sector (20 October 2020) on Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day 2020
Aotearoa Patient Safety Day
20 Oct 2020
Responsible use of antibiotics saves lives – International Infection Prevention Week 2020
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.
Infection prevention and control