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27 Oct 2022
Health Quality & Safety Commission report into COVID-19 impacts released
The Health Quality & Safety Commission has released part 2 of its investigation into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care services in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Health Quality Intelligence21 Oct 2022
Issue #13 | news from the Health Quality & Safety Commission
Read issue #13 of our newsletter which contains updates, news and events from our work streams and programmes.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission20 Oct 2022
Early access to a case manager improves access to rehabilitation services in Te Tai Tokerau
Consumers are receiving the support they need after leaving hospital following major trauma, thanks to a quality improvement project at Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau.
National Trauma Network20 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 control19 Oct 2022
Changes planned to improve Aotearoa New Zealand’s mortality review function
A single national mortality review committee will be established next year, following an independent review of Aotearoa New Zealand’s mortality review function.
Mortality Review Committees17 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 control14 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 control13 Oct 2022
Consumer health forum Aotearoa update – October 2022
Read the October 2022 update about the consumer health forum Aotearoa from the Partners in Care programme.
Partners in Care Consumer hub10 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 control04 Oct 2022
Issue #12 | news from the Health Quality & Safety Commission
Read issue #12 of our newsletter which contains updates, news and events from our work streams and programmes.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission03 Oct 2022
Big turnout for Maximising physical health project ‘setting the scene’ meeting
There was a strong turnout for an online scene-setting meeting kicking off a project aimed at monitoring consumers on antipsychotic medication treatment (clozapine and long-acting intramuscular injections) to reduce risk of poor cardiovascular health
Mental health & addiction quality improvement