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Proposed restructure of executive team
Friday, 12 February 2010, 3:29 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
A proposed restructure of executive staff positions and roles at Hawke’s Bay District Health Board is the first step in a Revitalisation Programme aimed at delivering better patient care and financial sustainability for the DHB. More >>
Swimming Warnings Throughout Hawke’s Bay
Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 4:38 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Recent heavy rain has caused pollution to contaminate many Hawke’s Bay waterways, says Hawke’s Bay District Health Board’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr Nicholas Jones. More >>
Patients urged to bring meds with them to hospital
Friday, 8 January 2010, 3:53 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Too many patients arrive at hospital without their medication or have no idea of the name of the medication they are taking, Hawke’s Bay Hospital pharmacy manager Billy Allan says. Mr Allan, who is part of the national steering group Safe Medication ... More >>
Sewage contamination warning lifted
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 5:03 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Sewage contamination warnings of the Karamu and Clive Rivers have now been lifted following the sewage spill that resulted from the vandalism of sewage pipes, on Thursday morning. (Dec 17) More >>
DHB continually looking at improvements
Monday, 30 November 2009, 11:01 am | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board is continually looking at improving systems and processes to reduce the risk of adverse events. Chief executive Kevin Snee said work on improving systems to prevent serious and major events was ongoing. Quality Improvement ... More >>
Significant delays in Emergency Department
Friday, 27 November 2009, 4:56 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay Hospital is experiencing significant delays in its Emergency Department due to a high number of admissions to the hospital. Chief executive Kevin Snee said the public should see a GP or local accident and medical centre for minor illnesses ... More >>
Zero tolerance to violence
Friday, 16 October 2009, 12:00 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Violence towards staff or patients at Hawke’s Bay Hospital will not be tolerated and trespass notices will be issued without hesitation towards offenders. Acting chief executive Warrick Frater said the DHB had a zero tolerance towards violence. ... More >>
40 more cardiac defibrillators into the community
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 12:29 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
A further 40 cardiac defibrillators will be installed in a variety of public places over the coming weeks by the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board’s emergency response team. Earlier in the year 20 defibrillators were fitted into Police Incident cars ... More >>
Springhill Addiction Centre Move Gets Approval
Friday, 28 August 2009, 3:12 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board has had its application to move the Springhill Addiction Centre from Napier to Hastings approved by the Hastings District Council - subject to conditions. HBDHB applied to change the use of a former resthome, across ... More >>
Visiting restricted to ICU
Monday, 29 June 2009, 5:21 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
The severity of some patients with acute respiratory illness at Hawke’s Bay Hospital Soldiers’ Memorial has meant some of these patients have needed to be managed in the Intensive Care - High Dependency Unit More >>
Some Elective Surgery Postponed
Friday, 26 June 2009, 4:34 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Some elective inpatient surgery will be postponed next week (June 29 - July 3) at Hawke’s Bay Hospital due to an influx of patients with respiratory illness and the demand on ICU services. More >>
People Must to prepare now for the flu’
Wednesday, 24 June 2009, 4:52 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and District Health Board are advising Hawke’s Bay people to prepare now for the increased amount of flu that will be in our community this winter. More >>
Correspondence students to experience Incubator
Monday, 22 June 2009, 2:04 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
In a first for the New Zealand correspondence school students are getting together at Hawke’s Bay Hospital for an “Incubator experience”. On Tuesday 23 June over 50 students from around Hawke’s Bay will gather to complete a range of Incubator ... More >>
New CEO at Hawke’s Bay District Health Board
Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 3:27 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Today, Hawke’s Bay District Health Board announced the appointment of Dr Kevin Snee as its new Chief Executive. Dr Snee is currently the Chief Executive of NHS Devon in the United Kingdom. He is an experienced National Health Service senior ... More >>
Statement from civilian injured in Napier siege
Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 5:02 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Mr Holmwood was discharged from Hawke’s Bay Hospital earlier today (April 26) He has issued the following statement.:- “I wish to thank everyone who has offered help and support to me since the incident on Napier Hill, just over two weeks ago. ... More >>
Napier Incident Patient Update
Friday, 15 May 2009, 12:17 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board advises that the condition of three patients- two police officers and one civilian is now as follows: Bruce Miller – serious but improving in ICU Civilian (Leonard Holmwood) – stable Grant Diver - stable More >>
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine flu - Suspects ruled out
Friday, 8 May 2009, 3:55 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Today, (May 8) Hawke’s Bay District Health Board has been able to rule out all remaining suspects of Influenza A (H1N1) Swine flu. The suspects were from a group of students and teachers, who recently returned from a trip to North America, where ... More >>
Napier Emergency Update Patient Condition
Thursday, 7 May 2009, 5:05 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board confirms three patients were brought into the Emergency Department following an incident in Napier earlier this morning All three patients - two police officers and one civilian - underwent surgery for gunshot wounds ... More >>
Napier Incident Patient Update
Thursday, 7 May 2009, 2:40 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board confirms three patients were brought into the Emergency Department following an incident in Napier earlier this morning All three patients - two police officers and one civilian - underwent surgery for gunshot wounds ... More >>
Patient Update to Napier Incident - 1pm 7/5/09
Thursday, 7 May 2009, 1:13 pm | Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board confirms three patients have been brought into the Emergency Department following an incident in Napier earlier this morning There has been no change to patient conditions from the earlier advice More >>
