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Vicki Culling discusses the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee
Vicki Culling from the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC) discusses the loss of her first baby from a still birth, and her involvement as a consumer representative on the PMMRC.
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Peripheral intravenous catheter infographics
Downloadable A3 and A4 versions of the peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) infographics.
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Executive summary: A window on quality 2021 (Part 1) | Whakarāpopototanga matua: He tirohanga kounga 2021 (Wāhanga 1)
This year’s A window on quality 2021 explores the secondary impacts of our response on selected aspects of the functioning of our health system so we can learn from that experience and shape resilient system responses in the future.
- Factsheet: Capabilities for recognising and responding to acute deterioration in hospital
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Measures Library
Health sectors rely on data to improve quality. Our Measures Library provides technical documents and summaries, management and case documents, plus links to other resources like the Atlas of Healthcare Variation.
- Links to consumer engagement centres
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Health literacy
Health literacy is the foundation for consumer and whānau engagement. Health literacy is being able to obtain, understand and use basic health information to navigate health services and make appropriate health decisions.
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Alwena & Jim's story: Improving communication around cancer diagnosis
Alwena was diagnosed with stage 4 peritoneal cancer. In this video, her husband Jim (a health care professional) shares the story of Alwena's diagnosis and their whānau's experience within the health system.
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Petala's story: The importance of meeting cultural needs for Pacific Island families
Petala was anxious when she found out she was pregnant. She wanted a Pacific Island midwife as she says coming from a Samoan family she thrives on community. Petala talks about the need for education around pregnancy and sex in the Pacific community.
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Olivia and Karen: The importance of midwives
When Olivia and Karen found a midwife who specialised in supporting rainbow families they said, ‘Sign us up’. The two mothers share the importance of inclusive language and of both parents being included in the whole pregnancy and birth experience.