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Quality improvement toolkit using falls prevention as a topic of interest
The Health Quality & Safety Commission developed a quality improvement toolkit in 2016 as part of its focus on reducing harm from falls.
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Pressure injuries: Rangi's story
Rangi is a 41-year-old Māori man who has been tetraplegic for 20 years. He is very aware of the dangers of pressure injuries and is proactive in every way to prevent them from occurring. Nevertheless, they sometimes develop and require treatment.
- Surgical briefing toolkit 2019
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Patient story: Matthew Gunter
Matthew was 16 years old when he developed appendicitis. His mum, Heather, took him to the local emergency department and he had surgery that night to remove his appendix.
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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.
- National patient experience survey: Results for patients treated in November 2018
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Paediatric early warning system
The national paediatric early warning system (PEWS) helps clinicians identify hospitalised tamariki with the potential to become more unwell, so they can respond quickly.
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Matthew Ames’ sepsis survival story
Matthew Ames was 39 years old when he suffered a life-threatening reaction to what started as a sore throat. The father of four developed sepsis, leading to the loss of all of his limbs. This is the story of his illness and recovery.
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Section 2.1: Guidance and support for co-designing with consumers, whānau and communities
On 25 August 2022, the code of expectations for health entities’ engagement with consumers and whānau was officially launched at Parliament. In this first of a six-part series, we look at one aspect of the code in more detail and offer some tips on
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Summary: Bula Sautu – A window on quality 2021: Pacific health in the year of COVID-19 | Whakarāpopotanga: Bula Sautu – He mata kounga 2021: Hauora Pasifika i te tau COVID-19
A summary of the latest report in our Window on Quality series which focuses on health for pacific peoples, from maternity to end of life using a life-course approach.