EpiQual

“He iti rā, he iti māpihi pounamu”.
A small contribution can be as valuable as a precious stone.

Publications

Annual reports

EpiQual Second Report to the Minister of Health - 1 May 2005 to 30 November 2006 (PDF, 758 KB)

EpiQual’s second report to the Minister of Health marks a major transition for the Committee. The Terms of Reference are being revised and the Committee strengthened with new appointments and a new Chair.

This Report describes the Committee's work in developing whole-system frameworks and introduces the subject of complexity in health care and the implications for leadership roles in culture change and sustainable improvement in quality, including patient safety.

The Report proposes to establish a consumer forum to work in partnership with the Committee and to role-model, at a national level, the partnership between consumers and health professionals to redress this imbalance.

This publication is also available in hard copy. You can order a copy by emailing moh@wickliffe.co.nz or calling 04 496 2277 quoting HP 4371. Please let us know your name, your physical address and how many copies you would like.

EpiQual first report to the Minister of Health - 1 March 2004 to 30 April 2005 (PDF, 203 kB)

EpiQual’s first report to the Minister of Health (1 March 2004 to 30 April 2005) provides an overview of the different facets of EpiQual and summarises the activities that EpiQual has undertaken in its first year.

The first year has focused on establishment, with the committee exploring the role and scope of EpiQual and fostering partnerships with key organisations. EpiQual has identified five key project areas for its 2005/2006 work programme, which are outlined in the report.

Other publications

Improving Quality - Leadership and Culture Change (PDF, 256 KB)

This paper provides context for recommended strategies to progress the quality agenda in the New Zealand health and disability sector, particularly with regard to leadership and culture change. Note: It represents the personal views of Robin Youngson and is not necessarily the view of EpiQual.