Checklists, briefings and debriefings: an evidence summary Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2015 Surgical checklists, briefings and debriefings have recently begun to be used in theatres worldwide. The aim of these tools is to improve the quality and safety…
Under-reporting of maternal and perinatal adverse events in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2015 Objectives: To determine the proportion of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity cases, identified by the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC), that are also…
Becoming Better Helpers: rethinking language to move beyond simplistic responses to women experiencing intimate partner violence Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2015 The prevalence of family violence is a persistent challenge facing New Zealand. Its effects are pervasive, spanning multiple levels: individuals, family/whānau, communities, and society in general.…
Mates & Dates: Healthy relationship programme for secondary students Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Mates & Dates is a healthy relationships programme for secondary school students. It’s designed to help prevent sexual and dating violence by teaching young people relationship…
Child and youth mortality from motorcycle, quad bike and motorised agricultural vehicle use with a focus on deaths under age 15 years Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2014 This special report provides information on the mechanisms and circumstances surrounding deaths where the person was an operator or passenger of a two-, three- or four-wheeled…
Reducing perioperative harm proof of concept project: final report Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2014 The purpose of this report is to present a comprehensive review of the activities undertaken to develop and implement the Improving Teamwork and Communication in Surgical…
Evaluation of Patient Safety Week, 3rd to 9th November 2014 Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2014 Patient Safety Week was an awareness raising week run by the Health Quality & Safety Commission as part of the Open for better care campaign. The purpose…
Reducing Harm from Falls - Evaluation of the Mini-Collaborative Aged Residential Care Programme in the Wellington Region Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2014 The Health Quality & Safety Commission (HQSC) in conjunction with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and three Wellington-based District Health Boards (DHBs), established a mini-collaborative to…
Let's PLAN for better care pre-testing and trial reports Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2014 The HQSC is developing a NZ health literacy tool to assist patients better understand the information given by health professionals. A draft resource titled P.L.A.N. for…
Partners in Care programme review report Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 The Partners in Care programme was developed by the New Zealand Health Quality & Safety Commission (HQSC) to support healthcare organisations in delivering its aim to…