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Play specialists help ease the stress for kids in hospital

Media release 12 March 2019 | Within the playroom on Level One at Kidz First is a green “dinosaur mountain”.

13 months ago
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Crochet ‘Octopals’ provide comfort for premature babies

Latest News, 22 January 2019 | Counties Manukau Health is trialling a new comforter for premature babies. Crochet ‘octopals’ are made using 100 per cent cotton and to a very specific size for safety reasons.

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15 months ago
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Multi-drug resistant organism identified at Middlemore Hospital

Media statement 20 December 2018 | A multi-drug resistant organism has recently been found in two patients during their admission to Middlemore Hospital, resulting in the Ministry of Health, in consultation with Counties Manukau Health, declaring certain wards a ‘transmission risk area’ (TRA).

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16 months ago
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Planned remediation work not a safety issue

Media release 22 August 2018 | Recently we released information through an OIA request to the media regarding the remediation works required on CMDHB hospital buildings.

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20 months ago
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Counties Manukau Health contacting patients following rare multi-drug resistant organism care

Media release 26 July 2018 | Counties Manukau Health is contacting approximately 200 Haematology Day Stay patients who may have come into contact with a patient who has tested positive for a multi-drug resistant organism.

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21 months ago
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Counties Manukau Health (as at 7pm)

Occupancy levels at Middlemore Hospital and Kidz First have remained busy but manageable throughout the day, despite the hospital continuing to provide essential and life preserving services. The number of people attending our Emergency Department has been steady.

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21 months ago
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Counties Manukau Health Update (as at 2pm

Media release 12 July 2018
CMDHB contingency planning has seen occupancy levels reduced today at Middlemore Hospital and Kidz First.

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21 months ago
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Nurse strike will go ahead on Thursday 12 July

Media release 12 July 2018 | District Health Boards are disappointed nurses have rejected the revised offer recommended by their union after facilitation. DHB spokesperson Helen Mason, says DHBs’ primary concern at this point is ensuring the safety of patients and staff.

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21 months ago
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DHBs strike contingency response going to plan

Media release 12 July 2018 | District Health Boards say contingency procedures at the country’s hospitals are going to plan for the strike by NZNO nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants that began at 7:00 am this morning.

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21 months ago
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DHBs across the country prepare for industrial action

Media release 20 June 2018 | District Health Boards have begun implementing contingency plans following notice to strike by the New Zealand Nurses Organisation.

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22 months ago
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