Tools
Displaying 1–20 of 106 Tools in Improvement & Innovation
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Falls video compilation (HQSC)
posted by Research Admin on 17 May 2013
The Health Quality & Safety Commission has produced four short videos highlighting the impact of a fall for an older person…
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An update on the management of gout
posted by HIIRC Admin on 17 Apr 2013
bpac (NZ) is an independent organisation that promotes health care interventions which meet patients’ needs and are evidence based, cost…
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NHS self assessment resource for creating dementia friendly hospitals (UK)
posted by HIIRC Admin on 14 Mar 2013
A campaign by the UK Dementia Action Alliance was launched in 2012, with the aim of encouraging all hospitals to…
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Meningococcal Disease - Information for health professionals
posted by HIIRC Admin on 6 Mar 2013
Meningococcal disease information for health professionals including signs and symptoms and recommended antibiotics for suspected cases has been published by…
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Encouraging smoke-free pregnancies: The role of primary care
posted by HIIRC Admin on 6 Mar 2013
bpac (NZ) is an independent organisation that promotes health care interventions which meet patients’ needs and are evidence based, cost…
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Managing patients with heart failure in primary care
posted by HIIRC Admin on 6 Mar 2013
bpac (NZ) is an independent organisation that promotes health care interventions which meet patients’ needs and are evidence based, cost…
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Identifying patients with heart failure in primary care
posted by HIIRC Admin on 6 Mar 2013
bpac (NZ) is an independent organisation that promotes health care interventions which meet patients’ needs and are evidence based, cost…
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Guide for developing a consumer experience framework & Consumer experience toolkit
posted by HIIRC Admin on 20 Feb 2013
This guide and accompanying toolkit are designed to assist health and disability service providers in developing and implementing a framework…
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Cloud computing - A guide to making the right choices (Privacy Commisioner)
posted by HIIRC Admin on 19 Feb 2013
The Privacy Commissioner has released this guidance material for small to medium sized businesses (SMEs), to help them protect personal…
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Use of cloud computing for managing health information (IT Health Board)
posted by HIIRC Admin on 24 Jan 2013
The IT Health Board has issued guidance on the use of cloud computing for managing health information to the health…
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Resource and Capability Framework for Integrated Adult Palliative Care Services in New Zealand
posted by HIIRC Admin on 22 Jan 2013
The Framework is a resource for district health boards, designed to provide guidance to funders and policy makers, informs strategic…
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Health Quality and Safety Indicators (HQSC)
posted by HIIRC Admin on 21 Dec 2012
The Health Quality and Safety Commission is required under legislation to develop and publish regularly a set of indicators to…
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Improve Heart Health - CV Risk Assessment and Management (online training)
posted by HIIRC Admin on 19 Dec 2012
This training programme was designed to support health care providers, particularly in primary care, deliver cardiovascular (CV) risk assessment and…
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Diabetes Care for Primary Health Nurses (online programme)
posted by HIIRC Admin on 14 Dec 2012
Diabetes Care for Primary Health Nurses is an online programme that provides self-directed learning modules for primary care nurses. The…
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My DHB
posted by HIIRC Admin on 13 Dec 2012
A new health web tool, My DHB, makes it easier to access a range of regional health information including finding…
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Information pamphlet about the Productive Operating Theatre (TPOT)
posted by Martin Anderson on 2 Nov 2012
At Nelson Marlborough DHB, in response to comments from staff about not knowing enough about the TPOT programme, we developed…
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Hospital 2 Home discharge pack released in England to support care of older people
posted by HIIRC Admin on 29 Oct 2012
Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, launched the Hospital 2 Home resource pack designed to support older patients returning from…
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New UK website to support shared decision making
posted by HIIRC Admin on 24 Oct 2012
Shared decision making is a process in which clinicians and patients work together to select tests, treatments, management, or support…
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Improving communication for patients with limited English proficiency
posted by HIIRC Admin on 16 Oct 2012
This clinical effectiveness module, published by the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners, contains resources to support practice teams who…
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Workplace pressures in pharmacy: Practical advice for New Zealand pharmacists, pharmacy staff and employers
posted by HIIRC Admin on 10 Oct 2012
Workplace pressures in pharmacy: Practical advice for New Zealand pharmacists, pharmacy staff and employers was developed as a practical tool…