Publications

This publication supports rest home providers in the development of policies and procedures that enable safe visiting, social activities and outings in the context of viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19.

This document presents a standard data set specification for the collection and representation of personal identity, demographic and digital account information for patients and consumers of health and disability services.

This publication provides a summary of the key themes, engagement, and kōrero from Hui Whakaoranga 2021

In order to use certain vertebrate toxic agents (VTAs) and other hazardous substances, operators must apply for permission, and they have a legal obligation to comply with any conditions in the permission. These guidelines provide practical advice setting conditions on permissions to use VTAs and other hazardous substances, using Model Permit Conditions.

This report evaluates the restorative process to address harm from surgical mesh, detailed in Hearing and responding to the stories of survivors of surgical mesh: Ngā korero a ngā mōrehu – he urupare

The New Zealand Maternity Clinical Indicators present comparative maternity interventions and outcomes data for pregnant women and their babies giving birth in New Zealand, by maternity facility and district health board region.

The Mental Health and Addiction: Service Use web tool presents data relating to specialist inpatient and community mental health and addiction services provided in Aotearoa New Zealand

This publication provides information and guidance about drug checking licensing for both potential and current providers. The handbook gives details on the application process, along with general information about the Drug Checking Licensing Scheme for drug checking service providers. 

This publication is required to be completed by applicants seeking licensing as a drug checking service provider. It provides criteria for applicants to submit information and supporting documentation to demonstrate suitability for licensing.

The Ministry of Health understands that the health data we hold belongs to New Zealanders. We have a responsibility to provide effective and appropriate stewardship or kaitiakitanga over this data