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![Help shape the future health system: new consumer health forum launched](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
15 Jul 2021
Help shape the future health system: new consumer health forum launched
The Commission has launched the consumer health forum Aotearoa to support the health system to tap into the diverse consumer voices to inform the set up of our future health system.
Partners in Care![National Wound Awareness Week New Zealand: 26 July - 1 August 2021](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
15 Jul 2021
National Wound Awareness Week New Zealand: 26 July - 1 August 2021
The NZ Wound Care Society (NZWCS), in partnership with ACC, is holding its second National Wound Awareness week from 26 July - 1 August 2021.
Pressure injuries (Reducing harm)![Strong consumer voices heard in response to Bula Sautu Pacific health report](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
08 Jul 2021
Strong consumer voices heard in response to Bula Sautu Pacific health report
A Pacific consumer group has responded to a major Pacific health report and provided valuable insights into what’s working well in the health system for Pacific peoples and where improvements could be made.
Partners in Care![Former consumer network member elected president of World Blind Union](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
06 Jul 2021
Former consumer network member elected president of World Blind Union
Martine Abel-Williamson has been elected as the new president of World Blind Union. Martine was a valued member of various consumer advisory groups at the Health Quality & Safety Commission.
Partners in Care![‘Window’ on Pacific peoples’ health calls for urgent system change](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
06 Jul 2021
‘Window’ on Pacific peoples’ health calls for urgent system change
A new report paints a stark picture of the health care challenges faced by Pacific peoples in New Zealand and calls for ambitious changes to the system to be made urgently.
Health Quality Intelligence![Trauma rehabilitation hui sparks cross-team collaboration](/assets/Uploads/News-tile__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
01 Jul 2021
Trauma rehabilitation hui sparks cross-team collaboration
Ten teams from across Aotearoa gathered in Wellington on 22 June 2021 for their second learning session for the rehabilitation collaborative.
National Trauma Network![First data released measuring consumer engagement by district health boards](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
30 Jun 2021
First data released measuring consumer engagement by district health boards
The first round of data for the new consumer engagement quality and safety marker (QSM).
Partners in Care![Mental health and addiction quality improvement programme update June 2021](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
25 Jun 2021
Mental health and addiction quality improvement programme update June 2021
This update from the mental health and addiction (MHA) quality improvement programme | Whakapai i ngā mahi hauora hinengaro waranga hoki focuses on the programme approach to the end of June 2022.
Mental health & addiction quality improvement![News: Aotearoa Patient Safety Day 2021](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
02 Jun 2021
News: Aotearoa Patient Safety Day 2021
Planning for Aotearoa Patient Safety Day 2021 | Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa 2021 on Friday 17 September continues. The focus for 2021 is maternal and newborn safety, aligning with the theme of the World Health Organization’s Global Patient Safety
Aotearoa Patient Safety Day![Adverse events reports for quarters 1, 2 and 3 of 2020/21 released](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
27 May 2021
Adverse events reports for quarters 1, 2 and 3 of 2020/21 released
Each year the Health Quality & Safety Commission collects information about adverse events that occur in hospitals and other health care providers and reports on the findings. This is the data for quarter one, two and three of 2020/2021.
Adverse events