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Pacific hub
This content provides various forms of consumer, whānau and community-focused health information, knowledge and resources with different Pacific perspectives for all users of the health system.
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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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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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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.
- Video: Introducing the safe use of opioids collaborative
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Speaking up for patient safety
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.
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Actively listening for patient safety
This video talks about the importance of actively listening for patient safety – ensuring all viewpoints are heard and that mistakes are avoided.
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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.