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The Health Quality & Safety Commission hosts an annual quality improvement scientific symposium featuring keynote speakers, peer-reviewed papers, interactive sessions and learning and networking opportunities.

It is the only New Zealand scientific symposium focused specifically on the science of health and disability care improvement by highlighting research and methods. 

Quality Improvement Scientific Symposium 2021, Christchurch
Planning is well underway for this year's symposium, taking place at Rydges Latimer Square, Christchurch, on 17 November 2021. Click here for more information.

Presentations from past events are available at the bottom of this page.

Symposium participants:

  • share what has been learned from applying scientific methods to health and health care improvement
  • learn about current improvement concepts, advanced skills and techniques
  • network with colleagues interested in using scientific methods to improve health and health care
  • discuss challenges in applying and disseminating scientific approaches to health and health care improvement
  • create a common understanding of how to apply and disseminate scientific methods to improve health and health care.
Last updated: 27th October, 2022