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14 Sep 2018
New communication skills online course for clinicians
A new online course is available to help clinicians develop skills for communicating effectively with patients about the risks and benefits of treatment options, and for enhancing skills in shared decision-making.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission29 Aug 2018
Co-design projects feature at Bay of Plenty DHB grand round
The Health Quality & Safety Commission’s Partners in Care programme team were invited to attend a consumer-focused grand round at Bay of Plenty District Health Board on 21 August.
Partners in Care26 Aug 2018
Commission chair appointed Deputy Dean at the University of Auckland
Professor Alan Merry, chair of the Health Quality & Safety Commission board, has been appointed Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission24 Aug 2018
Suicide Mortality Review Committee responds to increase in annual suicide figures
Responding to provisional annual suicide figures for 2017/18, the Suicide Mortality Review Committee (SuMRC) has called on all sectors and communities to work better together to reduce suicide deaths in New Zealand.
Suicide Mortality Review Committee16 Aug 2018
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 87 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 26 July–15 August 2018 is now available online.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission15 Aug 2018
Blog: Wave of change turns the tide on health care
The Aged Residential Care programme is keen to profile the good work being done in the sector. We’re inviting organisations to share examples of best practice by blogging on our website.
Aged residential care14 Aug 2018
Commission offers ‘train-the-trainer’ workshops for consumer representatives and providers
The Health Quality & Safety Commission is offering ‘train-the-trainer’ workshops to consumers and providers in the health and disability sector. The purpose of the training is to better prepare consumers (and their family and whānau)...
Partners in Care09 Aug 2018
Blog: There is no 'I' in team
TEAM is an acronym for together everyone achieves more. To accomplish anything, the group or team needs a shared problem or a goal to work towards, and all the necessary...
Primary care01 Aug 2018
New national mental health staff survey live – don’t miss out!
Thousands of staff working in mental health and addiction (MHA) services in New Zealand will be taking a few minutes to 'have their say' this month and help inform the future direction and focus of MHA quality improvement initiatives.
Mental health & addiction quality improvement26 Jul 2018
Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 86 online now
The latest issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission's e-digest for the period of 5–25 July 2018 is now available online.
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission24 Jul 2018
Reshaping the rules at Hutt Valley DHB
Staff at Hutt Valley District Health Board (DHB) are being encouraged to speak up if they think an aspect of patient care isn’t working, or is unnecessary, and suggest a better approach.
Choosing Wisely Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission