Resource library Whare rauemi

Report from Litmus on attitudes towards the Surgical Safety Checklist and its use in New Zealand operating theatres.

Case study from the three test sites exploring the complexity of communication relating to escalation.

This resource is designed to help hospital staff plan and engage executive and senior leaders in IPC walk rounds, capture issues and suggestions, and develop and implement improvements.

Courtenay Mihinui shares the story of her journey through the health system with her daughter Demar.

Interactive version of a vital signs chart which includes the New Zealand early warning score.

There are many myths surrounding patient, family and whānau escalation of care. This factsheet outlines the common myths and explains where you can find further information about them.

Between July 2017 and June 2018, we worked with Ko Awatea’s Dr Lynne Maher and the four Kōrero mai lead sites to co-design patient, family and whānau escalation of care processes.

This infographic from the Health Quality & Safety Commission's patient deterioration programme provides information about recognition and response systems.

This factsheet from the Health Quality & Safety Commission's patient deterioration programme provides guidance to clinicians on modifying the New Zealand early warning score trigger for patients receiving supplemental oxygen.

A clinical governance committee is needed to provide oversight and expert advice about the safety, effectiveness, and ongoing improvement of the recognition and response system.