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Independent external review following deaths at mental health inpatient unit
Waitematā DHB has announced an immediate independent external review of its He Puna Waiora inpatient mental health unit after the deaths of two patients in the unit this week.
Read More »Five-day national strike action
Waitematā DHB has contingency plans in place to ensure patients and whānau, continue to receive a high level of care and support during the five-day national strike.
Read More »Changes to pharmacy services for aged care and residential facilities
An Auckland-wide move to improve the safety, supply and management of medication to the elderly and disabled will be progressed with strong support from the community.
Read More »Budgeting software changes the financial game for DHBs
Ground-breaking new budgeting software developed by Waitematā DHB could be a game-changer for financial planning within the health sector. Download full release
Read More »Response to HDC decision released today
Waitematā District Health Board (DHB) accepts in full the Health and Disability Commissioner’s findings, released today, into the care of a patient at our Waiatarau mental health inpatient unit in…
Read More »Waitematā DHB Consumer Council - your chance to make a difference
Twelve very special people will soon have the opportunity to work alongside Waitematā DHB’s CEO on a new consumer council designed to make a real difference in the lives of…
Read More »Free staff Te Reo Māori classes to help reduce inequity
Waitematā DHB staff have the opportunity to learn te reo Māori on-site for free thanks to a new initiative aimed at raising cultural awareness in the workplace and improving the…
Read More »Patients urged to dispose of unwanted medicines safely
People with expired or unwanted medicines at home are urged to dispose of them by dropping them into any community pharmacy for free. Download full release
Read More »World’s longest-living diabetic celebrates 90th birthday
Winsome Johnston, believed to be the longest-living diabetic in the world, has a few wise words for young people disheartened by a type-one diabetes diagnosis. Download full release
Read More »Waitematā DHB welcomes Inquiry recommendations
Waitematā DHB welcomes today’s release by the Government of the Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction. Download full release
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