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Support for people working in health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find information about how you can support yourselves and others, including consumers, teams and colleagues which complements and aligns with Ministry of Health resources.

Kia āta kōwhiri Choosing Wisely

The Choosing Wisely campaign seeks to reduce harm from unnecessary and low-value tests and treatment.

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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

12 Nov 2018

Use antibiotics responsibly, urge health organisations

With very few new antibiotics having been developed in recent years, health agencies say their responsible use is absolutely critical to people’s health.

Infection prevention and control

15 Oct 2018

Report finds fewer infections following hip and knee replacements

A new report has found that infections following hip and knee replacements have fallen, meaning reduced harm to patients.

Infection prevention and control