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Surgical site infection patient story: Ian Collis
This is the story of Ian Collis who contracted a surgical site infection after undergoing heart surgery.
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Instructions for reviewing and correcting Surgical Site Infection Improvement Programme (SSIIP) data in National Monitor
This document has been developed as a guide for SSIIP champions to review and correct SSIIP data in National Monitor (the data entry platform for the Health Quality & Safety Commission’s surveillance).
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Hand Hygiene information for children
Information from organisations including the Ministry of Health, on hand hygiene practices for staff and children in schools.
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SSIIP skin antisepsis guide
This document has been produced to encourage health care professionals to use skin antisepsis preparation more effectively to improve the safety and quality of care that patients receive.
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SSI orthopaedic monitoring tool - variable life-adjusted display (VLAD) report
The orthopaedic monitoring tool (VLAD report) is a tool to track orthopaedic surgical site infections (SSI) in your DHB. It is updated quarterly.
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Hand Hygiene New Zealand ward structure survey
Hand Hygiene New Zealand ward structure survey document.
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Jane’s story – the unseen impact of developing an infection after surgery
Jane (not her real name) shares her personal story of developing a healthcare-associated infection to highlight the impact of these on patients and their whānau.
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Sepsis in pregnancy poster: Know the signs, know what to do
This poster 'Know the signs, know what to do' provides information about sepsis in pregnancy.
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Stay safe from infection
This short video explains what you and your family and whānau can do to prevent an infection developing in your wound when you have surgery.
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Orthopaedic surgery implementation guide | Te aratohu poka kōiwi
This guide provides guidance for the implementation and delivery of the national Surgical Site Infection Improvement Programme (SSIIP) for orthopaedic surgery in New Zealand.