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Code of expectations for health entities’ engagement with consumers and whānau

14 Nov 2023

The code of expectations for health entities’ engagement with consumers and whānau | Te tikanga mō te mahi tahi a ngā hinonga hauora ki ngā kiritaki me ngā whānau (the code) sets the expectations for how health entities must work with consumers, whānau and communities in the planning, design, delivery and evaluation of health services.

This code is required by the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 and is underpinned by the health sector principles. All health entities must act in accordance with the code and are required to report annually on how the code has been applied.

To read more about the code click here.