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![New national maternity early warning system aims to reduce maternal morbidity](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
20 Apr 2019
New national maternity early warning system aims to reduce maternal morbidity
Patient deterioration![Partnership delivers wraparound support for diabetes patients](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
17 Apr 2019
Partnership delivers wraparound support for diabetes patients
West Coast Primary Health Organisation (PHO) has partnered with Māori health and social services provider, Poutini Waiora, in a project to improve outcomes for targeted Buller Medical Māori and Pacific clients with diabetes.
Primary care![Supporting whānau through trauma – Te Rina’s story](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
17 Apr 2019
Supporting whānau through trauma – Te Rina’s story
A powerful and moving speech from Te Rina Ruru was the focus of a grand round at Bay of Plenty District Health Board last week.
Partners in Care![Reducing trauma deaths focus of new partnership](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
09 Apr 2019
Reducing trauma deaths focus of new partnership
The Health Quality & Safety Commission is partnering with ACC and the Major Trauma National Clinical Network, with a focus on reducing trauma deaths. The main cause of major trauma is road traffic crashes and falls, followed by assaults.
National Trauma Network![One in 10 New Zealanders uncomfortable asking doctors whether a test or treatment is necessary](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
05 Apr 2019
One in 10 New Zealanders uncomfortable asking doctors whether a test or treatment is necessary
One in 10 Kiwis don’t feel comfortable asking their doctor about whether a treatment or test is necessary, a survey by Consumer NZ and the Council of Medical Colleges has found.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission![Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 97 online now](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
04 Apr 2019
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 97 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 15 March–4 April 2019 is now available online
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission![Importance of good patient-clinician communication to be emphasised at Choosing Wisely forum](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
04 Apr 2019
Importance of good patient-clinician communication to be emphasised at Choosing Wisely forum
Kaushiki Roy will be one of the consumer voices at the Choosing Wisely forum, Continuing the Conversation. The forum will take place at Te Wharewaka o Poneke in Wellington on Friday 10 May, 2019.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission![Medicine information leaflets now available in te reo Māori | E wātea ana ngā mātārere mōhiohio rongoā ināianei i roto i te reo Māori](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
02 Apr 2019
Medicine information leaflets now available in te reo Māori | E wātea ana ngā mātārere mōhiohio rongoā ināianei i roto i te reo Māori
A series of medicine information leaflets for New Zealand health consumers, My Medicines, is being made available in te reo Māori.
Medicines (Reducing harm)![Changes to national coordination of the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
27 Mar 2019
Changes to national coordination of the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee
The Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee is making changes to its publication plans for 2019 and how the committee will undertake its work.
Perinatal & Maternal Mortality Review Committee![Blog: Whanaungatanga is for everyone](/assets/Consumer-hub/Partners-in-Care/Images/Whanaungatanga-Mar-2019__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
27 Mar 2019
Blog: Whanaungatanga is for everyone
The concept of whanaungatanga is a foundational value of Māori culture, and with the increasing use of te reo Māori the concept has now found its way into the mainstream vernacular.
Mental health & addiction quality improvement![New partnership between Commission, ACC and the Major Trauma National Clinical Network](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
27 Mar 2019
New partnership between Commission, ACC and the Major Trauma National Clinical Network
This week ACC, as lead sponsor of the Major Trauma National Clinical Network, reached agreement with the Health Quality & Safety Commission to support the national programme of work.
National Trauma Network![Commission acknowledges skill and dedication of health professionals responding to terror attack](/assets/Uploads/Takahe__FillWzkwMCw1MDBd.png)
18 Mar 2019
Commission acknowledges skill and dedication of health professionals responding to terror attack
The Health Quality & Safety Commission would like to acknowledge the skill and dedication of health professionals in Canterbury and around the country who responded so swiftly, compassionately and professionally to the tragic events in Christchurch.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission