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MP’s Congratulate Improvements at DHB ShorterStay

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 22:34:58 +0000

Local MP’s Chris Tremain and Craig Foss congratulate the team at the HBDHB for their improvement in quarterly health targets.

The HBDHB made significant improvements over the last quarter in the following categories:

Shorter stays in Emergency Departments
Improved access to Elective Surgery and
Shorter waits for cancer treatment radiotherapy
Smokers to Quit

“We understand that some of these improvements are still below target in the catergories of Emergency Departments, Elective Surgeries and Smokers to Quit” says Chris Tremain. “However, the improvements made are definitely a step in the right direction and something we are sure the entire Hawke’s Bay public would want acknowledged.”

“We appreciate that these improvements have been achieved in a budget constrained environment which clearly demonstrates the hard work put in by all the team,” says Craig Foss.

Both MP’s acknowledge that there is still work to be done but wanted to say “Well done and keep up the great effort.”

The MP’s have written to the team at the DHB to thank them for their efforts.

Changes at Cranford

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 04:20:58 +0000

National MP’s, Craig Foss and Chris Tremain, are doing all they can to ensure that the issues currently surrounding Cranford Hospice are quickly resolved.
‘There are many changes happening at Cranford,’ said Mr. Foss, ‘and these are causing enormous stress to everyone involved, however Chris and I are working hard to make sure the matter is dealt with quickly and efficiently.’
‘Cranford is a very well respected and loved institution in Hawke’s Bay,’ said Mr. Tremain, ‘and Craig and I are determined to see beds back at Cranford as soon as possible’
‘Cranford means so much to Hawke’s Bay, it is a haven for the terminally ill and their families,’ said Mr. Foss. ‘At times like these, people don’t like going to hospital but they need expert medical and palliative care; we all know Cranford supplies this.’
‘My family, like many families in Hawke’s Bay, has had personal experience with Cranford,’ said Mr. Tremain. ‘We know how important this type of care is.
Please be assured that Craig and I will continue to do all that we can to get beds back at Cranford as soon as possible.

HBDHB: An apology at last

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:37:44 +0000

The DomPost reports that the Whistle Blower has received an apology from the CEO of the HBDHB. I am grateful to Mr Clarke for bringing some completion to this unfortunate saga.

A quote from the DOMPost article: Mr Clarke, who resigned this month, wrote his letter after Ms Houston laid a complaint with the privacy commissioner. “On behalf of Hawke’s Bay District Health Board I apologise to you for the interference of your privacy … HBDHB accepts that this action breached principle 4 of the Privacy Act,” Mr Clarke wrote.

Justice does indeed take time.

HBDHB: Elected members to return

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:35:36 +0000

The elected members of the sacked HBDHB are back.

Resolution in Hawke’s Bay – elected members return to Board

The new Health Minister Tony Ryall has confirmed that the Crown will consent to the applicants’ request to withdraw its application for a judicial review of the previous Health Minister’s sacking of the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board.

“In my personal view, the events leading up to this litigation were most unfortunate and I can understand why the people of Hawke’s Bay were angry with what happened. I am determined to do what I can to put things right,” Mr Ryall says.

The judicial review proceedings were brought by five Hawke’s Bay local bodies following the sacking, and the installation of a Commissioner, Sir John Anderson.

Mr Ryall says, “Sir John has invited the former elected Board members to join a Governance Board for the DHB, which he will chair, from February 2009. The Governance Board can remain in existence until DHB elections are next held and a new Board is formed.”

The National Party committed pre-election to restoring the elected members to a governance role in the affairs of the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board.

The Minister is pleased this has been achieved within a month of the election.