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An evaluation of Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day 2020.

View our five videos about giving and receiving culturally responsive care or download our poster.

This report presents an evaluation of the Health Quality & Safety Commission-led safe use of opioids national collaborative.

This is the story of Gary Edwards, a 60-year-old builder from Waitarere Beach, who ended up on Warfarin after a cardiac event.

Hear John Smith tell his story of how he became seriously ill after taking warfarin and what has changed in the management of his warfarin as a result.

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.