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A guide to implementing light surveillance for the orthopaedic SSIIP
This document outlines the process for undertaking ‘light surveillance’ for the orthopaedic SSIIP. It supplements the Orthopaedic surgery implementation manual.
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Stocktake of sepsis management in Aotearoa New Zealand
The Commission worked with Synergia to undertake a stocktake of the current management of sepsis in Aotearoa New Zealand, in April 2022. This report sets out the findings of the stocktake.
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Why you should join the consumer health forum Aotearoa
A forum for consumers and whānau to have a voice at every level of the health system. Your voices. Your health. Join the consumer health forum Aotearoa.
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5 questions to ask about your medications – consumer safety poster
Consumer poster available in English and te reo Māori to help patients, caregivers, families and whānau talk about medication with their health care providers.
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Taking Your Medicine Safely pamphlet
A medication safety pamphlet for patients.
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Embedding te Tiriti in capability programme design and delivery
Commission staff members Jane Cullen and Dr Te Raina Gunn presented at GP22 on embedding te Tiriti in capability design and delivery. See the slides from their presentation here.
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Risk factors differ for Gram-negative surgical site infection following hip and knee arthroplasty: an observational study from a national surveillance system
This article describes describe risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI) caused by aerobic Gram-negative organisms after hip and knee arthroplasty in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Surgical briefings support practical decision making
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.
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Surgical briefings are an efficient way to start the day
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.
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Video: Surgical safety checklist (full length, 10min 58sec)
A video from the Commission outlining the use of the World Health Organization's surgical safety checklist.