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Video 2 in the teamwork and communication roll-out.

Video 1 in the teamwork and communication roll-out.

A video from the Commission outlining the use of the World Health Organization's surgical safety checklist.

Briefings take just five minutes and have a significant and positive impact on patient safety by improving communication and teamwork, reducing delays and identifying potential risks prior to surgery.

Alisa Ili, theatre nurse manager and Dr Andrew Connolly, general surgeon at Counties Manukau Health, share how start-of-list briefings support their decision making.

Alisa Ili, theatre nurse manager and Dr Andrew Connolly, general surgeon at Counties Manukau Health, share the benefits they've experienced from holding regular start-of-list briefings.

Alisa Ili, theatre nurse manager and Dr Andrew Connolly, general surgeon, share how they conduct surgical briefings at Counties Manukau Health.

This video talks about the importance of actively listening for patient safety – ensuring all viewpoints are heard and that mistakes are avoided.

This video talks about the importance of speaking up for patient safety – being vocal is necessary because many times, patients can't speak for themselves.

This 10-minute video is the presentation about Whakakotahi, the Commission’s primary care improvement programme, that was presented virtually for the IHI/BMJ International Forum, Copenhagen 2020.