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This project plan sets out the aim, rationale, objectives and approach for the critical haemorrhage project which seeks to reduce mortality and complications in critically haemorrhaging trauma patients.

Rangi is a 41-year-old Māori man who has been tetraplegic for 20 years. He is very aware of the dangers of pressure injuries and is proactive in every way to prevent them from occurring. Nevertheless, they sometimes develop and require treatment.

Frequently asked questions about the Commission's pressure injury measurement project.

An article from the British Medical Journal with useful tips for mitigating the risk of falls in older people, while wearing a face mask.

The reducing harm from falls recommended evidence-based resources 2020 includes systematic reviews, clinical guidelines and toolkits.

The Commission has helped to develop a hip fracture recovery information booklet to meet the needs of the population in New Zealand.

A booklet and a flyer from ACC with information for people who could get pregnant, and their families and whānau, understand the risks and benefits of taking anti-seizure medicines for epilepsy, mental health and pain.

The Aotearoa New Zealand Tall Man lettering list (updated October 2023) includes look-alike, sound-alike medicine names that have been predicted to pose the greatest risk to patient safety.

The Health Quality & Safety Commission, Choosing Wisely and the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists have developed an information leaflet to help patients, caregivers and whānau use opioid medicines safely, to manage non-cancer pain.

Frequently asked questions about measurement for the safe use of opioids.