The aim of the Safety in Practice programme is to create a consistent approach to enhancing the quality improvement capability of GPs within the Auckland region by focusing on patient safety.

​

The programme’s key objectives are to:
 

• Augment the capacity and capability of quality improvement and patient safety methods and processes;

• Improve and develop GP practice systems and processes to ensure critical, high risk processes are carried out safely and reliably;

• Prevent or reduce harm and improve the quality of care for patients with chronic conditions through safer and better management of medications; and

• Promote a culture of safety.

​

A number of AH+ practices have participated in the Safety in Practice Programme since it started in 2014;  in 2016/17  seven practices were involved. AH+ works with DHBs to support practices to implement the various care bundles.

 

For more information on the Safety in Practice Programme, go to:

CMDHB: http://koawatea.co.nz/project/safety-in-practice/

ADHB / WDHB: www.safetyinpractice.co.nz

​

 

If you have any questions please contact: Karyn Ne'emia - karynn@alliancehealth.org.nz or 027 722 52796

​