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09 Oct 2019
Unique opportunity to hear from experts in evidence-based medicine
Using evidence to increase equity in health care and address over-diagnosis and over-treatment will be the subject of a unique, one-day conference in Auckland.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission04 Oct 2019
Commission welcomes new chair and board members
The Health Quality & Safety Commission is pleased to welcome a new board chair and five new board members.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission01 Oct 2019
On Older Persons Day, think twice about that medical test or treatment
On International Day of Older Persons, the Choosing Wisely campaign is encouraging people to think twice before they have a test, treatment or procedure.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission01 Oct 2019
Quality improvement changes reduce waiting times for lymphoedema patients
Changes to the way lymphoedema patients are reassessed for new compression garments at North Shore Hospital’s outpatient physiotherapy lymphoedema service have reduced waiting times by a third.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission19 Sep 2019
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 105 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 29 August to 18 September 2019 is now available online.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission30 Aug 2019
Kaupapa Māori service in Hawke’s Bay intentionally addresses inequity in joint and muscle pain
Intentionally delivering equitable musculoskeletal care in Hawke’s Bay has seen a reduction in pain for the 400 participants, as well as improved mobility, fewer GP and specialist visits and better ability to work.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission29 Aug 2019
Southern DHB joins Choosing Wisely campaign
Southern District Health Board recently joined other district health boards (DHBs) in formally introducing the Choosing Wisely approach. Choosing Wisely encourages consumers and health professionals to discuss whether a particular test, treatment...
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission23 Aug 2019
Choosing Wisely campaign backs ban on direct to consumer advertising of medicines
The New Zealand Choosing Wisely campaign is joining Consumer NZ and the Council of Medical Colleges in calling for a ban on the advertising of prescription medicines to consumers.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission08 Aug 2019
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 103 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 18 July to 7 August 2019 is now available online.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission18 Jul 2019
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 102 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 28 June to 17 July 2019 is now available online.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission