Auckland District Health Board - Latest News [Page 2]
Auckland DHB scores 100% in Good Employer review
Thursday, 17 March 2016, 2:56 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Auckland DHB has scored top marks for the second year in a row in an independent review of its compliance against its Good Employer reporting obligations. More >>
Think VTE this World Thrombosis Day
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 4:29 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Haematologists at Auckland DHB are joining global health leaders to raise awareness of one of the world’s most preventable hospital deaths. More >>
High patient numbers at Auckland City Hospital
Friday, 14 August 2015, 9:05 am | Auckland District Health Board
Auckland City Hospital is currently experiencing high numbers of patients in the Emergency Department. This has been due to a number of factors including respiratory-related illnesses. We want to assure all patients who need immediate hospital-based attention ... More >>
Confirmed Measles Case Visits Auckland
Friday, 29 May 2015, 10:16 am | Auckland District Health Board
Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) has been notified that a person now confirmed to be suffering from measles visited central Auckland between 22-24 May. More >>
Patient wellbeing at centre of in-hospital design lab
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 11:11 am | Auckland District Health Board
Child-friendly medical equipment and navigation guides are among the patient-friendly innovations being created at a first-in-kind hospital design centre to improve the experience of staff, patients, families and visitors. More >>
Have a conversation that counts… before it’s too late
Friday, 17 April 2015, 1:37 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Well-known TV household personality, Tammy Wells, is encouraging New Zealanders to start thinking, talking and planning for their future and end-of-life care before it is too late. More >>
Confirmed Case of Measles - Auckland
Friday, 6 March 2015, 5:18 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Passengers on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Auckland have been exposed to measles, advises Auckland Regional Public Health Service. More >>
10 years of Operating Room induction program
Wednesday, 21 January 2015, 11:06 am | Auckland District Health Board
Nursing staff at Auckland DHB are celebrating this month after completing the 10th year of a successful Operating Room (OR) education program. More >>
Get a Jump on Trampoline Safety
Tuesday, 23 December 2014, 9:33 am | Auckland District Health Board
There’s probably nothing that’s more fun in summer than jumping on a trampoline in the backyard. It’s a great way to encourage kids to exercise and helps them to develop confidence, balance and coordination. More >>
Immunise On Time Every Time to protect your baby
Monday, 8 December 2014, 11:49 am | Auckland District Health Board
Parents and caregivers are being urged to be on time, every time with infant immunisations for the best protection against serious, preventable diseases. Babies should receive scheduled immunisations at age six-weeks, three-months and five-months, vaccinating ... More >>
Patients surveyed on their experience of hospital
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 12:40 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Auckland DHB is encouraging people to respond to a new survey asking for feedback on their stay in hospital. More >>
Family Violence Intervention Team uses social media
Monday, 24 November 2014, 2:25 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Family Violence Intervention Team uses social media to say “no” to domestic violence Everyone has the right to feel safe at home. Many do not. One in three partnered New Zealand women report having experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner ... More >>
Health Excellence Awards Finalists 2014 announced
Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 1:41 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Auckland District Health Board (DHB) is pleased to announce the finalists in the five categories of its Health Excellence Awards 2014. More >>
Auckland DHB achieves all six national Health Targets
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 5:00 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Auckland District Health Board (DHB) is celebrating after achieving all six national Health Targets, proving its dedication and commitment to provide high quality services for patients and their families. More >>
Nurses release more time to care
Friday, 8 August 2014, 12:49 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Nurses have quadrupled the amount of time they spend with patients during a pilot of a world renowned programme at Auckland City Hospital. The Releasing Time to Care (RTC) programme developed for Britain’s NHS empowers nurses to streamline ward ... More >>
Candidates sought for a study to improve lung treatment
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 4:02 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Clinicians at the Auckland District Health Board’s Department of Respiratory Medicine are recruiting participants in a study to improve lung treatment for elderly patients and build a computer model of an ageing lung. More >>
Auckland DHB clinical researchers awarded $2.7m
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 3:32 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Researchers at the Auckland DHB have received $2.7 million of funding this week in the latest Health Research Council funding round for a range of groundbreaking projects. More >>
Hands up for hygiene
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 10:45 am | Auckland District Health Board
A national workshop is being held in Wellington over the next two days (12 and 13 June) focusing on best practice and the latest information about hand hygiene in hospitals for staff representing the country’s District Health Boards and private ... More >>
Staying safe and healthy this summer
Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 10:59 am | Auckland District Health Board
With summer holidays around the corner, Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) is urging Auckland residents to take steps to reduce the risks that come with the warmer months. More >>
Early Transition of Clinical Pathology Services
Monday, 2 September 2013, 3:12 pm | Auckland District Health Board
Labtests Auckland Ltd has purchased Diagnostic MedLab’s (DML) clinical pathology and collection service operations. More >>