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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
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
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)
03 Nov 2020
Dr Don Berwick on addressing overuse in the new normal
Dr Don Berwick, President Emeritus and Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement has highlighted how health care systems and providers have an opportunity to learn and change in response to Covid-19.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission COVID-19 resource hub
28 Oct 2020
Collaborative, multidisciplinary approach improves tamariki eczema management
Several Hawke’s Bay families have seen an improvement in the physical and emotional wellbeing of their young tamariki with eczema, thanks to a Whakakotahi quality improvement project.
Primary care
22 Oct 2020
Mental health and addiction quality improvement programme update – October 2020
Update from the mental health and addiction quality improvement programme (October 2020).
Mental health & addiction quality improvement
20 Oct 2020
Update on Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day 2020 (20 October 2020)
Update for the sector (20 October 2020) on Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day 2020
Aotearoa Patient Safety Day
20 Oct 2020
Responsible use of antibiotics saves lives – International Infection Prevention Week 2020
It’s International Infection Prevention Week 2020 and the Health Quality & Safety Commission and the Choosing Wisely campaign are sending a reminder that the responsible use of antibiotics is critical to people’s health.
Infection prevention and control
15 Oct 2020
Mid-programme evaluation of the MHA quality improvement programme
A mid-programme evaluation of the mental health and addiction (MHA) quality improvement programme was carried out by Francis Health and Kahui Consulting in 2020.
Mental health & addiction quality improvement
12 Oct 2020
Update on Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day – October 2020
This update about Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day includes information on the resources in development by the Commission, and other activities for Patient Safety Day.
Aotearoa Patient Safety Day
07 Oct 2020
Global Handwashing Day – 15 October 2020
It's Global Handwashing Day on 15 October! This year’s theme is 'Hand Hygiene for All', a reminder that we must work toward universal access and practice of handwashing with soap for now and for a healthy future.
Infection prevention and control
01 Oct 2020
Update on Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day – September 2020
This update about Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day includes information on the resources in development by the Commission, and other activities for Patient Safety Day.
Aotearoa Patient Safety Day