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20 Oct 2022
Interview with a new generation of infection prevention specialists
In part two of interviews with infection prevention and control (IPC) specialists, Health Quality & Safety Commission IPC specialist, Dr Ruth Barratt, talked with new IPC specialists.
Infection prevention and control
17 Oct 2022
Interview with infection prevention specialists
As part of International Infection Prevention Week 16–22 October 2022, Health Quality & Safety Commission infection prevention and control (IPC) specialist, Dr Ruth Barratt, talked to established IPC specialists.
Infection prevention and control
14 Oct 2022
Global Handwashing Day a reminder about the importance of washing hands with soap
Tomorrow, 15 October, is Global Handwashing Day. It is an important reminder to everyone about the importance of washing their hands with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.
Infection prevention and control
10 Oct 2022
International Infection Prevention Week 16–22 October
Every year, International Infection Prevention Week aims to shine a light on the infection prevention profession. This year’s theme is ‘The Future is Infection Prevention’.
Infection prevention and control
13 Sep 2022
New report highlights variation in the management and treatment of sepsis
A new report released today by the Health Quality & Safety Commission highlights variation in the way sepsis is managed and monitored in New Zealand.
Infection prevention and control
06 Sep 2022
Infection prevention and control news | September 2022
Read the latest news, events and projects from our infection prevention and control programme.
Infection prevention and control
14 Jun 2022
Infection prevention and control news | June 2022
Read the latest news, events and projects from our infection prevention and control programme.
Infection prevention and control
05 May 2022
World Hand Hygiene Day marks ten years of the Hand Hygiene New Zealand programme
As health workers across Aotearoa New Zealand celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day today, they are being recognised by the Health Quality & Safety Commission for their efforts in improving the rates of hand hygiene over the past decade.
Infection prevention and control
04 May 2022
Inaugural point prevalence survey provides useful insights into healthcare-associated infections in public hospitals across Aotearoa New Zealand
The Health Quality & Safety Commission has today released the findings of the first national point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Infection prevention and control
26 Apr 2022
Hand Hygiene New Zealand celebrates 10 years
2022 marks 10 years of all 20 district health boards participating in the Hand Hygiene New Zealand programme.
Infection prevention and control Reducing harm
09 Mar 2022
National sepsis stocktake
To understand sepsis management in Aotearoa, the Health Quality & Safety Commission is working with Synergia Ltd to carry out a national stocktake of the current prevention and management of sepsis.
Infection prevention and control
19 Oct 2021
Blog: Celebrating the work of our infection prevention and control workforce
This week marks the annual International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 17–23 October.Organised by APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology), the theme for this year is ‘Make Your...
Infection prevention and control