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Adverse events need robust reporting cultureReporting adverse events in a timely way to develop a robust reporting culture are integral to learning from the national Serious Adverse Events report, released today by the Health Quality and Safety Commission, (HQSC).
Yesterday, (19 December) Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Chair Kevin Atkinson and Chair of Health Hawke’s Bay (PHO) Bayden Barber signed a new agreement Te Pītau Health Alliance which signals a more holistic and integrated approach to health care in Hawke’s Bay.
Welcome to Tuesday’s Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Update 23 August 2016.
What is elective surgery?Elective surgery at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is surgery that is not needed immediately. It is planned surgery for patients who need it the most and will benefit the most, compared to other people with similar conditions.
Te Ara Manapou – Addictions We are a multidisciplinary team made up social workers, nurses, peer support, alongside a part time psychologist and psychiatrist. We understand how difficult it may be for Whaiora to ask for help if you are pregnant or a parent using drugs and alcohol.
Are you hosting an event and want to know more about how to make the event safe? Check out Party register site
Hosting a small or large event? These resources will support you in managing alcohol at your event:
Supporting Safe Alcohol Use at Small Events
Guidelines for managing alcohol at large events
Guidelines…
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board is reminding people to choose well for health care when junior doctors go on strike for 48 hours from 7am tomorrow and to leave the Emergency Department (ED) for people requiring emergency or life-threatening care.
People are being warned not to swim in Waipatiki Lagoon due to contamination. The levels exceed the maximum values recommended in New Zealand’s Recreational Water Guidelines and indicate that, at the time of sampling, there were excessive amounts of faecal matter, either animal or human in the water.