Launch of National Health's Committee's discussion

Monday, 24 September 2001, 1:08 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government

24 September 2001 Media Advisory

Launch of National Health's Committee's discussion document on quality improvement

Health Minister Annette King will launch the National Health Committee's Quality Improvements in Health Care Discussion Document: Safe Systems Supporting Safe Care at a sector wide reception this evening.

Prominent international expert in improving the quality of health care, Dr Donald Berwick – President and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in the US – will also speak at the reception.

Venue: Harbour Room, Copthorne Plimmer Towers, Gilmer Tce, Wellington

Date: 24 September 2001

Time: 6pm

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