About Us

This section provides an introduction to the Quality Improvement Committee, including information about our members, terms of reference, legislation and background.

The Quality Improvement Committee (formerly EpiQual) is a statutory committee established under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. It is appointed by, and accountable to, the Minister of Health.

The members of the Quality Improvement Committee are appointed by the Minister of Health. The current chairperson for the Committee is Patrick Snedden.

The Committee members are:

The Ministry of Health provides a policy and administrative secretariat within the Population Health Directorate. The Secretariat can be contacted via email at qic@moh.govt.nz .

The following principles will be used by the Committee to guide its decision-making:

Principles of the Committee

Transparency
The Committee will demonstrate transparent decision-making processes by ensuring information is available to the public when and wherever possible.

Leadership
The Committee will provide leadership within the New Zealand health sector on all matters related to quality.

Quality Improvement
The Committee will focus on improving quality within the New Zealand health sector.

Evidence-based
The Committee will make decisions based on evidence whenever possible.

Outcome focused
The Committee will focus on improving health outcomes from an individual and population perspective, considering the broader determinants of healthcare.

Advisory
The Committee will provide advice to the Minister that encompasses the above principles.

Page last updated: 11 March 2009