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Paper highlights significant burden of healthcare-associated infections in public hospitals
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are estimated to have cost the health care system $955 million in 2021 and to have caused more disability than road traffic crashes.
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Peripheral intravenous catheter infographics
Downloadable A3 and A4 versions of the peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) infographics.
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Video: Antibiotic Intervention
The video below outlines the Surgical Site Infection Improvement Programme's guidelines for the appropriate use of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis – the first in a series of interventions.
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Surgical Site Infection Improvement Programme information sheet
The Surgical Site Infection Improvement (SSII) programme was established to encourage culture change and practice improvements that better support the prevention of SSIs.
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Poster: How to hand wash
Posters showing your '5 moments for hand hygiene', available with either a female or male character shown.
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Anti-staphylococcal bundle to reduce surgical site infections in orthopaedic and cardiac surgery
Feedback summary of discussion paper and next steps
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Hand Hygiene: A review of literature and programmes
This document describes the findings of a literature review conducted as part of a wider review of the Health Quality & Safety Commission’s Hand Hygiene New Zealand (HHNZ) programme.
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Presentations from the Surgical Site Infection Improvement Programme champions meetings
Presentations from the Surgical Site Infection Improvement Programme champions meetings are available to download on this page.
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Guide to the surveillance of healthcare-associated Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (HA-SAB)
This guide is for DHBs to enable consistent reporting on HA-SAB, contributing to accurate national data and reliable information for quality improvement activities.
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Hand Hygiene New Zealand auditing manual (2019 edition)
A practical guide to auditing hand hygiene compliance in New Zealand hospitals.