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Skills and Education: Survey of Adult Skills

This report investigates the relationship between education and skills for New Zealand adults, how this relationship has changed over time and how it compares to other…

The deteriorating adult patient: Current practice and emerging themes

This paper provides a ‘snapshot’ of current practice in the recognition and management of the deteriorating adult inpatient in New Zealand. It also includes health sector views on…

Ngā Rāhui Hau Kura (Suicide Mortality Review Committee Feasibility Study 2014–15)

In September 2013, the Ministry of Health contracted the Health Quality & Safety Commission to trial suicide mortality review, an action contained in the New Zealand…

Comorbid substance use disorders and mental health disorders among New Zealand prisoners

A study of New Zealand prisoners conducted by the Department of Corrections in 1999 showed that up to 70 percent had drug and/or alcohol problems and…

Vocational pathways: authentic and relevant learning

ERO evaluated how well 35 secondary schools were using Vocational Pathways. While most schools knew about and were using the pathways, they were not fully realising…

A qualitative lens on the in-hospital patient experience survey

The Health Quality & Safety Commission’s in-hospital patient experience survey was implemented on 1 July 2014. Since the survey began, there are three questions which consistently…

Modernising Child Protection in New Zealand: Learning from system reforms in other jurisdictions

Child maltreatment and the provision of effective child care and protection services are a topical issue worldwide. Child care and protection services are focused on responding…

In Focus: Modernising Child Protection in New Zealand: Learning from system reforms in other jurisdictions

Child maltreatment and the provision of effective child care and protection services are a topical issue worldwide. Child care and protection services are focused on responding…

Research with older New Zealanders to inform the Sport New Zealand Community Sport

Sport New Zealand is developing a Community Sport – Older People Plan (‘the Plan’) to increase participation by older people in community sport. To inform the…

More Heart and Diabetes Checks Evaluation

Health targets are a set of national measures designed to improve the performance of health services. They focus on population health objectives and on reducing inequities.…