The updated Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard has been approved for use by the Minister for Health.
The Standard outlines steps health and disability service providers must take to ensure they are providing safe, quality services. Over 650 different providers across the health and disability system must demonstrate compliance with the Standard, including DHBs, aged care, and hospices. It sets out what people can expect from the services they receive, and is one of the tools we use to continuously improve those services in Aotearoa.
The updated Standard comes into effect on 28 February 2022. Over the next few months, the Ministry of Health will work with health and disability service providers to bring them up to speed on the changes, and what it means for them.
The Ministry will be hosting a Zoom hui from 12pm-1pm 14 July 2021 to introduce the 2021 standard, discuss high-level changes, and give an overview of our implementation plan. Please contact certification@health.govt.nz to register your attendance and receive the Zoom link.
Ngā Paerewa has been developed by the sector, for the sector – it’s the result of significant review where more than 300 people and organisations shared their knowledge, experiences and expertise. More information can be found on the Ministry of Health website.