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![Cheaper, better access needed for long-acting contraception](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
08 Dec 2020
Cheaper, better access needed for long-acting contraception
New data highlights low use of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). The data is part of the new Atlas of Healthcare Variation domain on contraceptive use by women, released by the Health Quality & Safety Commission.
Health Quality Intelligence![Mental health and addiction quality improvement programme update](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
03 Dec 2020
Mental health and addiction quality improvement programme update
Highlights for the MHA quality improvement programme this month include the release of two powerful videos on consumers’ experiences of seclusion, and two well-attended and energising regional away-days for Zero seclusion project teams.
Mental health & addiction quality improvement![Consumers’ experience of seclusion](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
01 Dec 2020
Consumers’ experience of seclusion
We are privileged to be able to share videos of two consumers’ experiences of seclusion. These are the first two in a series of at least six videos about mental health and addiction priority areas.
Mental health & addiction quality improvement![Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 124 online now](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
26 Nov 2020
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 124 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 5–25 November 2020 is now available online.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission![Tips to reduce the risk of falling when wearing a face mask](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
24 Nov 2020
Tips to reduce the risk of falling when wearing a face mask
It is essential – especially for the elderly – to consider how to reduce the risk of falling while wearing a face mask.
Falls (Reducing harm)![Advance care planning funding confirmed for three years](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
20 Nov 2020
Advance care planning funding confirmed for three years
The advance care planning (ACP) programme has had funding confirmed for a further three years. Senior programme manager Leigh Manson says this is fantastic news for the programme, which can now undertake some medium-term planning.
Advance care planning ACP info for clinicians![Urgent global action needed on the overuse of antibiotics](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
18 Nov 2020
Urgent global action needed on the overuse of antibiotics
As a result of increasing levels of antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines are becoming ineffective, and health workers and the public are urged to unite to take action.
Infection prevention and control![Director-General among those thanking COVID response health workers](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
17 Nov 2020
Director-General among those thanking COVID response health workers
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield is among those thanking health care workers for their compassion and commitment during the recent crises in the health and disability sector, including the COVID-19 lockdown and ongoing response.
Aotearoa Patient Safety Day![Choosing Wisely international update](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
12 Nov 2020
Choosing Wisely international update
Annually Choosing Wisely holds an international round table for up to two delegates for each Choosing Wisely country to share experiences and plan strategies.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission Choosing Wisely![End of Life Choices Act](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
12 Nov 2020
End of Life Choices Act
In the 2020 election, there was a majority ‘yes’ vote in the End of Life Choice referendum. You may be wondering what this will mean and how you might exercise your choice.
ACP info for consumers Advance care planning![Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 123 online now](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
05 Nov 2020
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 123 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 15 October–4 November 2020 is now available online.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission![#MedSafetyWeek 2020 urges reporting of adverse drug reactions](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
03 Nov 2020
#MedSafetyWeek 2020 urges reporting of adverse drug reactions
From 2 to 6 November 2020, medicines regulators around the globe will be joining forces to launch a social media campaign that raises awareness of adverse drug reactions. The theme for 2020 is ‘Your report matters’.
Medicines (Reducing harm)