Resource library Whare rauemi

Between October 2017 and June 2018, the Commission worked with six early implementation sites to make improvements to their systems through testing the national vital signs chart, New Zealand early warning score and other tools and guidance.

The Commission has developed a new co-design resource: a factsheet for hospitals to give to consumers who are considering joining the Kōrero mai/Talk to me co-design team. This was originally published in June 2017 and was updated in October 2020.

National hand hygiene compliance report for the period of 1 July–31 October 2016.

Evaluation of the surgical site infection improvement programme – final summative report.

Early in 2019, the Health Quality & Safety Commission's aged residential care programme team identified four care homes in the Auckland region, to carry out small-scale improvement projects over three months.

These frequently asked questions about surgical site infections were written by the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and answer questions such as 'What is an SSI?' and 'Can SSIs be treated?'.

Feedback summary of discussion paper and next steps

Findings from the August 2016 survey conducted in district health boards (DHBs) to gain a better understanding of their approach in delivering the HHNZ programme.

Consumer leaflet for patients about preventing infection after surgery.

The philosophy of care, Eden Principles and code of rights and conduct from Enliven.