Health and Disability Commissioner report inadequate continuity of services for patient transfer
Waikato DHB takes responsibility and unreservedly apologises for the breach of the Health and Disability Code and inadequacies in the care of a 58-year-old man, as outlined in the Health and Disability Commission report released today. He died on 18 December 2012.
Agencies need to change response to family violence
The Family Violence Death Review Committee (FVDRC) says agencies must take more responsibility for the safety of family violence victims, rather than... Read More
Colour blindness testing discontinued in schools
Following a Ministry of Health assessment and consultation programme, as of 1 July 2016 tests for colour vision deficiency will no longer... Read More
Good progress on quarterly health targets
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says good progress has been made in the quarterly health targets with improvements across all six areas.
Correction: Waikato Times story incorrect.
The story in the Waikato Times this morning reporting that patients can no longer provide complaints on paper is incorrect. The Datix... Read More
Anti-vaccine group sends misinformed letter to schools
An anti-vaccine group who sent a letter to schools stating their disapproval of the Gardasil vaccine has been called “misinformed” by experts.... Read More
Immunisation for older children is important
A new awareness campaign is underway to remind parents and caregivers of older children about the school based immunisation programme. Children are... Read More
New system will mean quicker learning curve for improving patient safety
Waikato District Health Board (DHB) the largest of the Midland DHBs went live last week with a new electronic incident, complaints and risk management reporting system. Waikato is the second Midland DHB to use the UK Datix safety learning system, implemented and supported by Australian software company PowerHealth Solutions.
A passion for palliative care and cancer nursing
The retirement function for Margaret Stevenson, clinical nurse manager Palliative Care, was a celebration of “a driving force” in the development of oncology and palliative care services at Waikato Hospital over many years. Many colleagues from hospital and community services gathered to pay tribute to her work and her passion for oncology nursing.
Small team, great work
Under 65 Disability Support Link team: (left to right) Wendy Waugh, Susan Rogers, Hilary Coalter, Barbara Walters (team leader), Leanne Heke, Nellie... Read More
