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12 May 2021
District health boards take part in World Hand Hygiene Day 2021
District health boards across the country took part in World Hand Hygiene Day on Tuesday 5 May 2021. This article shares images of activities and initiatives run by the DHBs throughout the day.
Infection prevention and control
05 May 2021
World Hand Hygiene Day: A reminder against complacency
World Hand Hygiene Day on Wednesday 5 May is a reminder of the important role appropriate hand hygiene plays in preventing the spread of illnesses – from the flu to COVID-19.
Infection prevention and control
09 Feb 2021
Orthopaedic data collection made simpler
The Health Quality & Safety Commission has approved an option for district health boards to transition to ‘light surveillance’ for the orthopaedic surgical site infection improvement programme.
Infection prevention and control
09 Feb 2021
New anti-staphylococcal bundle aims to reduce surgical site infections in New Zealand hospitals
The Health Quality & Safety Commission is working with a second cohort of hospitals to implement a pre-operative anti-staphylococcal bundle to reduce surgical site infections in New Zealand hospitals.
Infection prevention and control
28 Jan 2021
Hand hygiene coordinators share success stories at recent webinar
At a recent webinar held by the Health Quality & Safety Commission, hand hygiene coordinators shared initiatives that have worked in their district health boards (DHBs) since COVID-19 started.
Infection prevention and control
18 Nov 2020
Urgent global action needed on the overuse of antibiotics
As a result of increasing levels of antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines are becoming ineffective, and health workers and the public are urged to unite to take action.
Infection prevention and control
20 Oct 2020
Responsible use of antibiotics saves lives – International Infection Prevention Week 2020
It’s International Infection Prevention Week 2020 and the Health Quality & Safety Commission and the Choosing Wisely campaign are sending a reminder that the responsible use of antibiotics is critical to people’s health.
Infection prevention and control
07 Oct 2020
Global Handwashing Day – 15 October 2020
It's Global Handwashing Day on 15 October! This year’s theme is 'Hand Hygiene for All', a reminder that we must work toward universal access and practice of handwashing with soap for now and for a healthy future.
Infection prevention and control
02 Jun 2020
District health boards take part in World Hand Hygiene Day 2020
District health boards across the country took part in World Hand Hygiene Day on Tuesday 5 May 2020. This article summarises some of the fun and innovative events DHBs shared with the Health Quality & Safety Commission as they celebrated.
Infection prevention and control
05 May 2020
World Hand Hygiene Day a reminder of its critical role in preventing COVID-19 spread
World Hand Hygiene Day on Tuesday 5 May is a timely reminder of the critical role good hand hygiene practice plays in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Infection prevention and control
14 Oct 2019
Toolkit encourages staff and senior leadership engagement in infection prevention
This International Infection Prevention and Control Week (13–19 October 2019), the Health Quality & Safety Commission is encouraging hospital staff and senior leaders in infection prevention and control (IPC) to take part in walk rounds.
Infection prevention and control