This paper outlines the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's (AIHW) assessment framework for determining the suitability of specific data sources for population health monitoring. AIHW's Assessment Framework When identifying potential data sources for population health monitoring, it is important to ensure they are 'fit-for-purpose'. The AIHW has developed a 3-step process to assess potential...

This paper presents findings from an evaluation of culturally and linguistically diverse measures identified in 43 data sets and assessment instruments, and recommendations for implementing the ‘top-10’measures in aged care data sets. Summary Accurate and consistent identification of those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, along with their service needs, is needed to achieve...

Summary: This report focuses on the performance of general practices in Whānau Ora collectives – using results from the software package HealthStat, which collects an anonymous summary of patient health information from general practices in Whānau Ora collectives. Although not all collectives include general practice providers, the data collected for this report can help highlight...

This Statement of Intent outlines the strategic direction for New Zealand's Ministry of Health, work that will be undertaken to deliver key priorities and how success will be measured. Summary The Ministry of Health’s Statement of Intent 2014 to 2018 identifies outcomes for the health system and the Ministry: New Zealanders live longer, healthier and...

Suumary: The Ministry of Health, in partnership with sector expert advisors, developed the Well Child/Tamariki Ora (WCTO) Quality Improvement Framework, drawing on New Zealand and international research. The Framework has three high-level aims, focusing on family/whānau experience, population health and best value for the health system resource and sets quality indicators to audit health system...