33915 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

33915 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What systems, if any, does Te Whatu Ora have in place to monitor whether recommendations from the Health Quality & Safety Commission are actioned at a local level, and what compliance or audit mechanisms are used?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that Health New Zealand’s clinical governance system monitors whether Health Quality & Safety Commission recommendations are actioned at a local level, as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare.