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The Safe Surgery NZ programme was delivered by a small team at the Commission and a clinical lead.

The clinical lead, Prof Ian Civil, worked with the expert advisory group to:

  • provide overall direction and leadership
  • actively engage with the sector as a key aspect of implementation
  • resolve major issues escalated for consideration
  • engage with other clinical leads in the Commission
  • identify opportunities to enhance the programme.

Read more about the Safe Surgery NZ expert advisory group

Published: 22 Oct 2021 Modified: 13 Nov 2021