Resource library

This guide covers the common questions raised by paediatric teams during the national rollout of the Aotearoa New Zealand paediatric early warning system about the routine measurement of blood pressure in acutely unwell children.

This handbook explains the purpose of the patient experience survey core question set and how it fits within the national survey questionnaires. It also outlines some issues to consider when using the set in your own local data collection activities.

A report based on the information gathered during a research project of whānau Māori experiences of in-hospital adverse events.

In our ongoing Window series, this report focuses on Māori health equity, but also draws on thinking and ideas from both the broader fields of health equity and Māori health advancement throughout.

The Commission has helped to develop a hip fracture recovery information booklet to meet the needs of the population in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This guide is designed to help hospitals put in place a patient deterioration system and find ways to improve.

The transition from hospital to home can be challenging for patients who have experienced major trauma. The team at Te Whatu Ora – Nelson Marlborough identified that discharge information is often complex and confusing for patients.

This report presents results for the period 1 November to 28 February 2023 including national hand hygiene compliance for 19 health districts and 23 private surgical hospitals (PSHs).

A case study from Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, who improved the discharge pathway for people hospitalised with traumatic brain injury.

This is a short, limited, self-commissioned independent review of the performance of Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission.