Clinical news with Dr Andrew Connolly
Kia ora tatou, This is my first message to our community for the year. I hope you’ve had a great summer break. My colleague Dr Vanessa Thornton has already thanked Counties Manukau staff for a fine effort over the New Year period.
International Day of People with Disability awards
This year Te Whatu Ora for Counties Manukau, Te Toka Tumai, and Waitemata joined together to commemorate the International Day of People with Disability. The awards, held on 4 December, acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional dedication and contributions of our staff in enhancing services and nurturing inclusive environments.
Clinical News with Dr Andrew Connolly
Kia ora tatou As we head towards the end of the year, there are a number of things on my radar I would like to share with the Counties Manukau community.
Taamaki ki raro - Byron van Niekerk
"I’d like to start by telling you this job is a family affair for me.
Clinical News with Dr Andrew Connolly
We are well into the start of a new warmer season, and we almost have a new government.
Taamaki ki raro - Angela Piggott-Waters
I am a preceptor – that means I train new ‘kaimahi’ (staff) in CSSD (Central Sterile Service Department).
Clinical News with Dr Andrew Connolly
I am pleased to report that we are through the winter period, and while our services are broadly in good shape it remains very busy.
Clinical News with Dr Andrew Connolly
We’re nearly at the end of what we call our Winter season at Counties Manukau.
Clinical News with Dr Andrew Connolly
Kia ora everyone We’re hopefully coming into the last month of Counties Manukau’s traditional Winter season, and I’m pleased to report we’ve managed pretty well, despite very high pressures.
Clinical News with Dr Andrew Connolly
Kia ora everyone Winter has been very busy for all our services, but we are coping. Regionally, there’s been very good co-operation and co-ordination, leading to good patient outcomes.