NEWS: 20 Sep 2018, Health Quality & Safety Commission
A project aimed at reducing the impact of hospital stays on the health of older people, was recognised at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare held recently in Melbourne.
NEWS: 6 Sep 2018, Health Quality & Safety Commission
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 16 August–5 September 2018 is now available online.
NEWS: 4 Sep 2018, Patient Safety Week
This Patient Safety Week update provides information about orders, resources and activity for PSW 2018.
NEWS: 30 Aug 2018, Reducing Harm from Falls
Authors of the newly released 2018 annual report of the Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry (ANZHFR) are calling for hospitals to make osteoporosis plans a priority for patients leaving hospital after a hip fracture.
PUBLICATION: 23 Aug 2018, Partners in Care
Heather Gunter tells the story of her son Matthew, who was 16-years-old when he developed appendicitis. He had complications following surgery and died two days later, due to causes which could have been prevented.
NEWS: 20 Jul 2018, Medication Safety
A reminder for patients, their whānau and health professionals
NEWS: 31 Jul 2018, Building Leadership & Capability
Maria Petrovics-Edens from West Coast District Health Board (DHB) has received an Open for leadership award for her successes in taking on the new role of endoscopy coordinator.
NEWS: 13 Jul 2018, Patient Safety Week
The latest news about Patient Safety Week 2018, being held from 4–10 November 2018.
NEWS: 10 Jul 2018, Health Quality & Safety Commission
A nurse-led quality initiative at Wellington Regional Hospital’s emergency department (ED) to reduce ‘just-in-case’ intravenous (IV) cannula use is delivering big benefits for patients.
EVENT: 29 Nov 2018, Patient Deterioration
If you are involved in providing acute care in New Zealand hospitals, this conference is for you!
PUBLICATION: 29 Jun 2018, Health Quality Intelligence
Our six-monthly report on the harm prevented, and money saved, in areas the Commission focuses on or raises awareness about.
NEWS: 22 Jun 2018, Primary Care
The Fono Health and Social Services in West Auckland is one of the six successful initiatives supported by the Health Quality & Safety Commission’s Whakakotahi 2018 project.
NEWS: 26 Jun 2018, Perinatal & Maternal Mortality Review Committee
Maternal death rates have significantly reduced for the first time since 2006, a report by the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC) says.
PUBLICATION: 6 Jun 2018, Partners in Care
The community health council has published a report of highlights and achievements in their first year.
PUBLICATION: 2 Apr 2018, Infection Prevention & Control
Hand Hygiene New Zealand promotional resource: Patient stories.
PUBLICATION: 16 Apr 2018, Infection Prevention & Control
Hand Hygiene New Zealand hospital readiness survey.
EVENT: 14 Jun 2018, Pressure Injury Prevention
This webinar is a chance to hear from and ask questions of representatives from DHBs and the Commission about their approach to pressure injury measurement to date and preparations for the forthcoming pressure injury QSMs.
NEWS: 24 May 2018, Health Quality & Safety Commission
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 3–23 May 2018 is now available online.
PUBLICATION: 9 May 2018, Medication Safety
Whanganui Hospital is undertaking an antibiotic ‘switch’ campaign. One approach to antibiotic stewardship is the early conversion from intravenous (IV) to oral antibiotics, when this is appropriate. This is known as antibiotic switch therapy.
NEWS: 2 May 2018, Health Quality & Safety Commission
The Commission is a partner in the Council of Medical College’s Choosing Wisely campaign. The campaign encourages health professionals to question current practice and to talk to patients about the potential risks and benefits of undergoing tests...
MEDIA RELEASE: 2 May 2018, Infection Prevention & Control
Health sector media release for World Hand Hygiene Day, 5 May
MEDIA RELEASE: 3 Apr 2018, Reducing Harm from Falls
Live Stronger for Longer is the theme of this year’s ‘April Falls’ campaign. The annual campaign raises awareness of the harm caused by falls, and what can be done to prevent them.
MEDIA RELEASE: 9 Apr 2018, Reducing Harm from Falls
New data from the Health Quality & Safety Commission show the number of people falling in hospital and breaking their hip continues to reduce. Between September 2014 and the end of September 2017, there have been 107 fewer in-hospital falls resulting...
NEWS: 3 Apr 2018, Reducing Harm from Falls
Live Stronger for Longer is the theme of this year’s ‘April Falls’ campaign. The annual campaign raises awareness of the harm caused by falls, and what can be done to prevent them.