A word from Chief Executive Peter Bramley
In this last CE Update (as we know it) before the change to Health New Zealand, Peter reflects on West Coast DHB and shares the goals of the new health system. These include more equitable and accessible healthcare that is cohesive and responsive to people of all communities.
Also, in this edition, we get tips and reminders about how to protect ourselves from colds, flu and viruses and stay well this winter.
Our stories – Ā tātou kōrero
- Kaiāwhina enjoys connecting with people
- Eulogy for Gary Francis Coghlan – GM Māori
- TNT (Te Nīkau Team) Acute Care simulations – explosive education for a dynamic department
- Delivering rapid antigen tests to rural residents
- New Buller Health facility update
- Myth busting the flu
- Long serving DHB employee Dorothy O’Connor retires after nearly 50 years
- Be aware of burnout – learn how it develops and how to prevent it
- MyIndici patient portal available online now
- Free bowel screening now available nationwide
- Study identifies exact amounts of extra vitamin C for optimal health
Regulars – Kōrero ai
- One minute with…Carlene Packham, Outpatient Nurse Coordinator Hokitika Health Centre
- Bouquets
- Photo board
Notices – Pānui
- Health Quality & Safety Commission E-digest Issue 7, June 2022
- eCALD newsletter
- Something For You
- World Hand Hygiene Day 2022