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Inaugural point prevalence survey provides useful insights into healthcare-associated infections in public hospitals across Aotearoa New Zealand
The Health Quality & Safety Commission has today released the findings of the first national point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Use antibiotics responsibly, urge health organisations
With very few new antibiotics having been developed in recent years, health agencies say their responsible use is absolutely critical to people’s health.
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Infection prevention and control news
Read the December 2024 news from our infection prevention and control programme.
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New report highlights variation in the management and treatment of sepsis
A new report released today by the Health Quality & Safety Commission highlights variation in the way sepsis is managed and monitored in New Zealand.
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Free webinar: Immunisations for older people and managing multidrug-resistant organisms in aged residential care
This webinar is about immunisation for the older person and which diseases it can prevent, with community infection prevention and control experts sharing their advice on how to manage multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO).
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Interview with infection prevention specialists
As part of International Infection Prevention Week 16–22 October 2022, Health Quality & Safety Commission infection prevention and control (IPC) specialist, Dr Ruth Barratt, talked to established IPC specialists.
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National hand hygiene compliance report: 1 July to 31 October 2022
This report presents results for the period 1 July to 31 October 2022 including national hand hygiene compliance for 20 health districts and 23 private surgical hospitals (PSHs).
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SSI webinar 5: Consumer engagement
This recording of webinar 5: consumer engagement, is a great opportunity to hear consumers and clinicians discuss the merits of and practical tips on how to support consumer engagement in reducing the risk of SSI.
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Hand Hygiene New Zealand resource kit for medical professionals
The Hand Hygiene New Zealand resource kit for medical professionals has been developed for hospital-based medical professionals to use to educate and drive hand hygiene improvement within their service.
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Hand Hygiene New Zealand ward structure survey
Hand Hygiene New Zealand ward structure survey document.