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This document describes the findings of a review of the Health Quality & Safety Commission’s Hand Hygiene New Zealand programme.

Presentations from the Health Quality & Safety Commission and Hand Hygiene New Zealand's half-day workshop on hand hygiene, held in Auckland on 15 October 2017.

This report presents results for the period 1 November to 28 February 2023 including national hand hygiene compliance for 19 health districts and 23 private surgical hospitals (PSHs).

Poster showing the correct steps to take when using alcohol-based hand rub to clean your hands, available in Arabic, English, Hindi, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, te reo Māori, Tongan and Traditional Chinese.

Posters showing your '5 moments for hand hygiene', available with either a female or male character shown.

Posters showing your '5 moments for hand hygiene', available with either a female or male character shown.

The national paediatric early warning system (PEWS) helps clinicians identify hospitalised tamariki with the potential to become more unwell, so they can respond quickly.

The health of pregnant and recently pregnant women can deteriorate for many reasons. At times, the failure to recognise signs of deterioration, escalate care and respond appropriately can cause preventable deterioration.

The following overview aims to help clinicians better understand the various adverse event review methodologies available. This is not an exhaustive list and other methodologies may exist.