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Summary of the Fifth Annual PMMRC Report for 2009
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 10:03 am | Health Quality and Safety Commission
The Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC) reviews maternal deaths and all deaths of infants from 20 weeks gestation to 28 completed days after birth, or weighing at least 400g if gestation is unknown. More >>
Reducing medication errors a priority
Friday, 13 May 2011, 3:06 pm | Health Quality and Safety Commission
Medication errors are an ongoing and potentially serious cause of harm, says Commission Chief Executive Dr Janice Wilson. More >>
Greater awareness needed of risks for children around cars
Friday, 13 May 2011, 12:33 pm | Health Quality and Safety Commission
The Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee is calling for greater efforts and awareness to protect young children from the risks of slow moving vehicles, especially in household driveways. More >>
World Hand Hygiene Day – Clean hands save lives
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 1:54 pm | Health Quality and Safety Commission
Media Release – Health Quality & Safety Commission 5 May 2011 World Hand Hygiene Day – Clean hands save lives The Health Quality & Safety Commission says World Hand Hygiene Day is a timely reminder of the importance of clean hands in combating ... More >>
Mortality Review Committees now part of HQS Commission
Friday, 29 April 2011, 10:14 am | Health Quality and Safety Commission
New Zealand’s four Mortality Review Committees are now operating under the umbrella of the Health Quality & Safety Commission. More >>
Senior Health Leader Appointed to HQ&SC
Tuesday, 18 January 2011, 2:17 pm | Health Quality and Safety Commission
Dr Janice Wilson has been appointed as Chief Executive of the Health Quality & Safety Commission – set up to implement the Government’s focus on safer health services for all New Zealanders. More >>
