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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
28 May 2019
National approach for healthcare associated infection quality improvement
DHBs have agreed to fund a new model for an effective and sustainable whole-of-sector approach to healthcare associated infection (HAI) in New Zealand.
Infection prevention and control
02 May 2019
New Zealand to participate in international survey for World Hand Hygiene Day
New Zealand has an opportunity to participate in a global survey to assess infection prevention and control programmes in health care facilities as part of World Hand Hygiene Day on 5 May.
Infection prevention and control
19 Feb 2019
Update on anti-staphylococcal bundle using a collaborative approach
This bundle aims to reduce the Staphylococcus aureus SSI rate by implementing a bundle of well-established interventions to reduce the SSI risk for cardiac and orthopaedic surgery.
Infection prevention and control