Monthly Archives: November 2011

Looking After Our Children (and Ourselves)

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Two things have really brought me, and many others, down to earth this week. Firstly are the recent cases of child abuse which we’ve learned about through the media, and secondly, the documentary about child poverty which screened on TV3 … Continue reading →

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CMDHB’s Attitude to Errors

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

In recent months, there have been a number of high profile cases of medical error resulting in harm to patients. Today I’ve invited Dr Mary Seddon, the Clinical Director of the Centre for Quality Improvement at Ko Awatea, to blog with … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical Errors | 3 Comments

Going Public

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Welcome to those of you who are reading this for the first time. As Chief Executive Officer of the Counties Manukau District Health Board, I’ve been blogging weekly about issues relevant to the organisation and the provision of healthcare in … Continue reading →

Posted in A Whole of Systems Approach, Achieving the Balance, Better, Sooner, More Convenient, Capital Development, Localities, Primary Care, Saving 20,000 Bed Days, Workplace Wellness | 1 Comment

Keeping Well

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Two new faces are soon to join CMDHB to fill senior posts with the organisation. These appointments come as we implement our new management structure, which some of you may have heard me speak about recently. Thanks to all who … Continue reading →

Posted in Localities, Management Restructure, Workplace Wellness | 3 Comments