Articles tagged with Rehabilitation
Waikato Hospital Opens 10 New Forensic Mental Health Beds to Boost Support
1 day ago | 39 viewsWaikato Hospital has opened ten new forensic inpatient beds to improve access to specialist mental health support, addressing growing demand within the corrections system where mental health needs are high. This expansion is part of a $51 million government investment that also includes community-based step-down beds, wrap-around support services, and workforce development to enhance treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration. The initiative aims to ensure patient and public safety by providing adequate care and strengthening pathways from inpatient care to community reintegration.
Tags: Matt Doocey Waikato Hospital Mental Health Forensic Services Midland Region Ember Health NZ Government Addiction RehabilitationNew $128.5M Spinal Rehab Centre at Manukau Health Park to Boost Care
1 month ago | 378 viewsA new 30-bed specialised spinal rehabilitation centre will be built at Manukau Health Park, replacing the outdated 20-bed Ōtara Spinal Unit and expanding rehabilitation capacity to improve patient care and ease pressure on Middlemore Hospital. This $128.5 million investment includes refurbishing Middlemore Hospital’s adult rehabilitation ward, resulting in a total of 58 rehabilitation beds to meet rising demand through 2040. The modern facility will feature enhanced therapy spaces, integrated clinical services, and improved patient access, reflecting a patient-centred design aligned with the new Model of Rehabilitation.
Tags: Simeon Brown Manukau Health Park Ōtara Spinal Unit Middlemore Hospital Health New Zealand National Remediation Programme Manukau Surgery Centre spinal cord injuries rehabilitation centre acute servicesACC Achieves Best Rehabilitation Results in a Decade, Helping Kiwis Return to Work Faster
2 months ago | 431 viewsNew Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) has achieved its strongest rehabilitation performance in over a decade, reducing the growth rate of long-term claims and helping injured New Zealanders return to work and independence faster. This improvement follows a government-mandated Turnaround Plan focused on client-centered care, lasting recovery, and organizational reset, reversing previous increases in long-term claim growth under the Labour government. While progress is evident in the latest public report, the government acknowledges more work is needed to ensure consistent support for claimants and build a better future.
Tags: New Zealand Accident Compensation Corporation ACC Scott Simpson rehabilitation Turnaround Plan return to work Letter of Expectations injury supportNew Zealand Fixes 98% of State Highway Potholes Within 24 Hours
3 months ago | 475 viewsThe New Zealand Government has successfully improved pothole repairs on state highways, with around 98% fixed within 24 hours each month since July 2024, meeting or exceeding set targets. This progress is supported by a dedicated $3.9 billion Pothole Prevention Fund over three years, focusing on extensive road rehabilitation, resealing, and drainage maintenance to reduce pothole formation. These efforts have enhanced road safety and reliability, with ongoing maintenance programs and public reporting encouraged to sustain improvements.
Tags: Chris Bishop New Zealand NZTA Government Pothole Prevention State Highways Road Rehabilitation Transport Minister Pothole Repairs Infrastructure FundingACC Minister Thanks Outgoing CEO Megan Main for Dedicated Service
5 months ago | 516 viewsMinister Scott Simpson thanked outgoing ACC Chief Executive Megan Main for her leadership since 2021, highlighting her extensive public service experience and focus on improving client outcomes. Megan Main chose not to renew her contract after four years, during which she worked to strengthen service delivery amid significant organizational changes. The ACC Board will soon begin recruiting a new Chief Executive to continue restoring the Scheme’s commitment to fast and efficient rehabilitation for injured New Zealanders.
Tags: Scott Simpson Megan Main Accident Compensation Corporation New Zealand Chief Executive Managed Isolation and Quarantine Covid ACC Board public service rehabilitationWellington Hospital’s New Stroke Pathway Speeds Rehab and Improves Outcomes
6 months ago | 550 viewsWellington Regional Hospital has implemented a new stroke pathway that accelerates rehabilitation and improves patient outcomes by providing coordinated assessments within 72 hours to determine the best recovery setting. This approach has reduced hospital stays, shortened waiting times for specialist rehabilitation, and increased access to care, including more home-based rehabilitation. The pathway enhances communication, expands capacity, and supports stroke patients in regaining independence and living healthier lives.
Tags: Simeon Brown Wellington Regional Hospital stroke pathway rehabilitation Allied Health Kenepuru Hospital stroke patients Health Minister New Zealand inpatient rehabilitation