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14 Nov 2022
Learning session round-up for the serious traumatic brain injury rehabilitation collaborative
Five teams of trauma clinicians from around Aotearoa New Zealand took part in the first two learning sessions of a national quality improvement collaborative focused on serious traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.
National Trauma Network
11 Nov 2022
Issue #14 | news from the Health Quality & Safety Commission
Read issue #14 of our newsletter which contains updates, news and events from our work streams and programmes.
Health Quality & Safety Commission
08 Nov 2022
Workshop round-up: Monitoring consumers on particular antipsychotic medication treatment to reduce risk of poor cardiovascular health
The first supra-regional co-design workshops have been held for district teams involved in the Maximising physical health monitoring consumers on particular antipsychotic medication treatment project to reduce risk of poor cardiovascular health.
Mental health & addiction quality improvement
02 Nov 2022
New patient information booklet results in better outcomes for people with traumatic brain injury
A new booklet for people discharged from hospital after experiencing a traumatic brain injury is giving consumers and whānau clearer information and advice about their injury, their care after discharge and their rehabilitation and recovery.
National Trauma Network
31 Oct 2022
Health Quality & Safety Commission Chief Executive stepping down
The resignation of Dr Janice Wilson as Chief Executive of the Health Quality & Safety Commission (the Commission) was announced today by Commission Board Chair Dr Dale Bramley.
Health Quality & Safety Commission
27 Oct 2022
Health Quality & Safety Commission report into COVID-19 impacts released
The Health Quality & Safety Commission has released part 2 of its investigation into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care services in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Health Quality Intelligence
21 Oct 2022
Issue #13 | news from the Health Quality & Safety Commission
Read issue #13 of our newsletter which contains updates, news and events from our work streams and programmes.
Health Quality & Safety Commission
20 Oct 2022
Early access to a case manager improves access to rehabilitation services in Te Tai Tokerau
Consumers are receiving the support they need after leaving hospital following major trauma, thanks to a quality improvement project at Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau.
National Trauma Network
20 Oct 2022
Interview with a new generation of infection prevention specialists
In part two of interviews with infection prevention and control (IPC) specialists, Health Quality & Safety Commission IPC specialist, Dr Ruth Barratt, talked with new IPC specialists.
Infection prevention and control
19 Oct 2022
Changes planned to improve Aotearoa New Zealand’s mortality review function
A single national mortality review committee will be established next year, following an independent review of Aotearoa New Zealand’s mortality review function.
Mortality Review Committees
17 Oct 2022
Interview with infection prevention specialists
As part of International Infection Prevention Week 16–22 October 2022, Health Quality & Safety Commission infection prevention and control (IPC) specialist, Dr Ruth Barratt, talked to established IPC specialists.
Infection prevention and control
14 Oct 2022
Global Handwashing Day a reminder about the importance of washing hands with soap
Tomorrow, 15 October, is Global Handwashing Day. It is an important reminder to everyone about the importance of washing their hands with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.
Infection prevention and control