Implementing the New Zealand Health Strategy 2013 Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2013 This report summarises the major achievements in the priority areas of the New Zealand public health service in 2013. Achievements are grouped according to medium-term priorities…
Justice Sector Report 2013 Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2013 Public trust in our institutions and the law is essential to making society work effectively. We want a justice system that delivers the core results of…
Monitoring the recovery: Post-compulsory education in greater Christchurch Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2013 This report is the first in a series that will track trends in the post-compulsory education system in greater Christchurch over the next three years. This…
Measures for the Prevention and Control of Clostridium difficile Infection Last Publication Date: 26 Nov 2013 Clostridium difficile infection is a growing problem in inpatient healthcare facilities and can lead to extended hospital stays, poor patient outcomes and occasionally death.This document is…
Learning from in-patient falls: Analysis of a sample of reported serious adverse events Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2013 Patient falls resulting in harm are one of the most frequently reported adverse events in hospitals. Of the 730 serious adverse events reported by district health…
Inquiry Report: Regional services planning in the health sector Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2013 Health is important to New Zealanders personally and collectively. Demands on our health services are increasing, driven by causes such as an ageing society and the…
Inquiry into the Mangawhai community wastewater scheme Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2013 This report describes how Kaipara District Council (KDC) managed the Mangawhai community wastewater scheme between 1996 and 2012, as well as the role played by other…
Review of Disability Support Services, Putting People First: A Review of Disability Support Services Performance and Quality Management Processes for Purchased Provider Services Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2013 This independent review looks at the effectiveness of the current disability support services performance and quality management processes for residential disability providers. The external review panel…
Report of the National Panel to review Breast Biopsy Errors Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2013 In June 2012 the Ministry of Health convened a Panel of Experts to provide advice after the occurrence of five incidents of serious errors in reporting…
National Cancer Programme: Work Plan 2013/14 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2013 The National Cancer Programme brings together the work of the Ministry of Health (the Ministry), district health boards (DHBs) and regional cancer networks to implement the…
