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Our work
Learn more about the different work programmes at Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission.
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System safety
The way we think about safety in the health sector has changed over recent years. We are increasingly recognising the health care system is a complex system that constantly adapts to change.
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Leadership and capability
Our quality improvement science education and training courses provide skills to address local improvement challenges, and build our ability to draw on what is available nationally.
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Infection prevention and control
The Te Tāhū Hauora national infection prevention and control programme aims to improve patient outcomes by reducing the incidence and impact of healthcare-associated infections within the Aotearoa New Zealand health sector.
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Latest news
Read the latest news from Te Tāhū Hauora.
Deterioration Early Warning System (DEWS) recommended for use in aged residential care
A feasibility study supports the use of a new early warning system to help staff working in aged residential care (ARC) recognise when a resident may be getting acutely unwell and respond early.
Infection prevention and control news
Read the March 2025 news from our infection prevention and control programme.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme transitioning to Health NZ
The IPC programme will be transitioning to Health NZ by 30 June 2025.
Fatality rate from major trauma continues to decline
The Trauma National Clinical Network annual report for 2023/24 shows the lowest fatality rate for major trauma since the New Zealand trauma system was established in 2012.
Te Tāhū Hauora chief executive resigns
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission Chief Executive Dr Peter Jansen has tendered his resignation due to ill health.
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Our events
Webinar: Deterioration Early Warning System (DEWS) for aged residential care
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission invites you to our webinar: Deterioration Early Warning System (DEWS) – a feasibility study in aged residential care.
Consumer Health Forum Aotearoa Workshop: Hokitika, Reefton
Te Tāhū Hauora hosted a couple of free workshops in Te Tai o Poutini West Coast this February. The workshops were for consumers and whānau interested in helping the health system design services for the communities they serve.
Health provider meeting: Te Tai o Poutini West Coast
This February, we met with health providers in te Tai o Poutini to share information about the code of expectations and providers’ responsibilities when engaging with consumers.