Articles tagged with Rehabilitation

New Zealand Fixes 98% of State Highway Potholes Within 24 Hours

4 days ago | 100 views

The 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 Funding

ACC Minister Thanks Outgoing CEO Megan Main for Dedicated Service

2 months ago | 288 views

Minister 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 rehabilitation

Wellington Hospital’s New Stroke Pathway Speeds Rehab and Improves Outcomes

3 months ago | 316 views

Wellington 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