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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
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
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
14 Mar 2019
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 96 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 22 February–14 March 2019 is now available online.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission
11 Mar 2019
Eight primary care-led quality improvement projects selected for Whakakotahi 2019
Eight projects from primary care provider teams from around the country have been selected for the Health Quality & Safety Commission’s Whakakotahi 2019 quality improvement programme.
Primary care
08 Mar 2019
New resource aims to improve communication with patients living with disabilities
Bay of Plenty District Health Board (DHB) recently launched a booklet and online training course designed to improve the way staff communicate with patients living with disabilities (tāngata whaikaha).
Partners in Care
22 Feb 2019
Blog: Consumer reflections from the Patient deterioration NZ conference
Sheila Beckers shares thoughts and experiences from the patient deterioration conference she attended in November 2018. The conference was co-hosted by the Health Quality & Safety Commission and the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society.
Patient deterioration
22 Feb 2019
Consumer report and reflections from the 2018 Patient deterioration New Zealand conference
Patient deterioration
21 Feb 2019
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 95 online now
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission
19 Feb 2019
National campaign encourages conversations about what matters at end of life | He kaupapa whakatairanga ā-motu e whakatītina ana i ngā kōrerorero mō ngā mea nui i te whakamatenga
A new campaign Kia kōrero | Let’s talk encourages people to plan for their future health care, with a focus on what matters to them. It features the personal stories of six New Zealanders at different stages of life and wellness.
ACP info for consumers Advance care planning