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In this report, we use perspectives from respondents in the health and disability sector and hard data to continue important lines of enquiry we began in A window on quality 2021: COVID-19 and its impacts on our broader health system (Part 1).

A forum for consumers and whānau to have a voice at every level of the health system.

A forum for consumers and whānau to have a voice at every level of the health system. Your voices. Your health. Join the consumer health forum Aotearoa.

This document outlines the process for undertaking ‘light surveillance’ for the orthopaedic SSIIP. It supplements the Orthopaedic surgery implementation manual.

This video talks about the importance of speaking up for patient safety – being vocal is necessary because many times, patients can't speak for themselves.

This video talks about the importance of actively listening for patient safety – ensuring all viewpoints are heard and that mistakes are avoided.

Alisa Ili, theatre nurse manager and Dr Andrew Connolly, general surgeon at Counties Manukau Health, share how start-of-list briefings support their decision making.

Briefings take just five minutes and have a significant and positive impact on patient safety by improving communication and teamwork, reducing delays and identifying potential risks prior to surgery.

A video from the Commission outlining the use of the World Health Organization's surgical safety checklist.