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![Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 131 online now](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
13 May 2021
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 131 online now
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission![District health boards take part in World Hand Hygiene Day 2021](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
12 May 2021
District health boards take part in World Hand Hygiene Day 2021
District health boards across the country took part in World Hand Hygiene Day on Tuesday 5 May 2021. This article shares images of activities and initiatives run by the DHBs throughout the day.
Infection prevention and control![Major trauma rehabilitation collaborative learning session one focuses on whānau and consumer-centred care](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
05 May 2021
Major trauma rehabilitation collaborative learning session one focuses on whānau and consumer-centred care
Major trauma rehabilitation collaborative learning session one focuses on whānau and consumer-centred care.
National Trauma Network![World Hand Hygiene Day: A reminder against complacency](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
05 May 2021
World Hand Hygiene Day: A reminder against complacency
World Hand Hygiene Day on Wednesday 5 May is a reminder of the important role appropriate hand hygiene plays in preventing the spread of illnesses – from the flu to COVID-19.
Infection prevention and control![Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 130 online now](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
22 Apr 2021
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 130 online now
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission![Report finds inequities for Māori following major trauma](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
19 Apr 2021
Report finds inequities for Māori following major trauma
The Perioperative Mortality Review Committee (POMRC) is calling for district health boards (DHBs) to conduct an in-depth review into all cases of major trauma resulting in hospitalisation in Māori aged 15–18 years.
Perioperative Mortality Review Committee![Online workshop looks at the review of mental health and addiction adverse events](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
18 Apr 2021
Online workshop looks at the review of mental health and addiction adverse events
A virtual workshop was held recently for representatives from the mental health and addiction (MHA) sector about the essential components of a high-quality adverse event review.
Mental health & addiction quality improvement![Reflecting on consumer partnership this World Hemophilia Day](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
16 Apr 2021
Reflecting on consumer partnership this World Hemophilia Day
Saturday 17 April 2021 is World Hemophilia Day. Deon York, senior programme manager for the Commission’s consumer engagement programme, reflects on what the day represents and how it can encourage us to improve health and wellbeing for all in Aotearo
Partners in Care![Mental health and addiction quality improvement programme update April 2021](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
15 Apr 2021
Mental health and addiction quality improvement programme update April 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![Blog: Consumer engagement: An untapped resource in health](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
01 Apr 2021
Blog: Consumer engagement: An untapped resource in health
The question I sometimes ask myself when I’m reading anything to do with consumer engagement is: ‘Can I see myself or my experience in what I am reading and/or does...
Partners in Care![Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services report release highlights the need to eliminate seclusion](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
01 Apr 2021
Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services report release highlights the need to eliminate seclusion
The Health Quality & Safety Commission says the recently released annual report of the Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services highlights once again the urgent need to eliminate the harmful practice of seclusion.
Mental health & addiction quality improvement