22 Feb 2013, Infection Prevention & Control
Eight district health boards (DHBs) throughout New Zealand will soon pilot an exciting new patient safety programme that aims to reduce surgical site infections.
19 Feb 2013, Infection Prevention & Control
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed a report linking a national quality and safety project to a reduction in blood stream infections.
30 Jan 2013, Infection Prevention & Control
Details on an exciting new competition from Hand Hygiene New Zealand.
18 Dec 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
Issue 3 of the Target CLAB Zero project is out now.
16 Oct 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
In this news story from Hand Hygiene New Zealand, clinical lead Dr Joshua Freeman celebrates the work of infection prevention control teams nationwide.
11 Oct 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
From bugs and busters, to singing, dancing, and cleverly designed Lego videos; competition was stiff between teams vying to win HHNZ's national hand hygiene video competition.
5 Oct 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) provides a focal point for infection preventionists, healthcare professionals, consumers, organisations, and industry partners to shine a light on infection prevention and its power to save lives.
24 Sep 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
The countdown is on – it’s the final week of Hand Hygiene New Zealand's hand hygiene video competition.
13 Sep 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
Nominations for the Hand Hygiene New Zealand Quarterly Awards are due to close on Friday 28 September 2012.
7 Sep 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
The latest Hand Hygiene New Zealand eBulletin is now available on the HHNZ website.
27 Aug 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
To encourage more teams to enter the Hand Hygiene NZ video competition, the deadline has been extended by one month until Friday 28 September. The HHNZ team have also created their own video as an example to would-be film producers - the link is included.
24 Jul 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
Anonymised compliance results from the latest hand hygiene audit period are now available to view on the Hand Hygiene New Zealand website.
16 Jul 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
Basic hand hygiene is vital when it comes to reducing the spread of multi-antibiotic resistant bacteria like MRSA and ESBL says the Health Quality & Safety Commission.
16 Jul 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
Basic hand hygiene is vital when it comes to reducing the spread of multi-antibiotic resistant bacteria like MRSA and ESBL says the Health Quality & Safety Commission.
12 Jul 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
Hand Hygiene New Zealand urges good hand hygiene to reduce the spread of influenza.
4 Jul 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
The July eBulletin contains HHNZ programme updates, information about a new prize up for grabs as part of the HHNZ video competition, interesting research, our usual education zone, and much more!
27 Jun 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
Nominate an outstanding coordinator, auditor or ward for their inspiring efforts to improve hand hygiene. The deadline is 5pm Friday 29 June.
18 Jun 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
Target CLAB Zero is a collaborative project that aims to reduce the rate of central line associated bacteraemia in intenisve care units to zero by 2013. This is the project's second newsletter.
13 Jun 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
HHNZ is calling for teams of DHB healthcare workers to script, film and submit a video that highlights the importance of good hand hygiene practice, as well as the five moments approach.
11 May 2012, Infection Prevention & Control
A paper published today in the New Zealand Medical Journal supports a focus on improving hand hygiene in hospitals to reduce hospital-acquired infections.