Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 5:07 pm Press Release: Canterbury DHB
CDHB statement re Villa Gardens
The Canterbury
District Health Board has appointed a temporary manager to
oversee Christchurch aged care facility Villa Gardens, to
ensure that issues raised recently are thoroughly examined.
The manager is an experienced health professional with
aged care experience and will be in place for approximately
three weeks. The CDHB is also undertaking an audit of
services provided by Villa Gardens.
“The safety and
wellbeing of Villa Gardens residents is paramount. This
process is intended to ensure the best possible outcomes for
the residents, their families and the team at Villa
Gardens,” CDHB Planning and Funding General Manager
Carolyn Gullery said.
Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) is a Christchurch, New Zealand based hospital and healthcare provider for the
Canterbury region of New Zealand. Our region extends from Kekerengu in the North, to Rangitata in the South and Arthurs Pass in the West and comprises the six Territorial Local Authorities of Kaikoura, Hurunui, Waimakariri, Christchurch City, Selwyn and Ashburton.
We collaborate with other health and disability organisations, stakeholders and our community to decide what health and disability services are needed and how to best use the funding we receive from Government to improve, promote and protect the health, wellbeing and independence of our population.
At the Canterbury DHB, our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in Canterbury.