Waikato Doctor Appointed National Clinical Lead

24 September 2013

Waikato Doctor Appointed National Clinical Lead

Dr Kim McAnulty has been appointed by the Ministry of Health as the National Clinical Leader for Radiology for the next two years.

This is a part-time role and Kim will continue to be actively involved here at Waikato Hospital at the same time.

The role of National Clinical Leader: Radiology is to support service and quality improvement initiatives in all New Zealand Radiology departments, public and private. It will contribute to standardisation within the New Zealand health system, resulting in clinical excellence and a streamlined patient journey. The national work programme is currently focusing on improvements in computed tomography (CT), but will ultimately cover all modalities.

Kim has a long association with Radiology at Waikato DHB, transitioning from a medical student to a radiologist. Her clinical interests are focused on thoracic radiology and service innovation in the delivery of the Waikato/Thames CT service.

Kim’s participation in this national role reflects Waikato DHB's commitment to itself as a national leader in clinical leadership and quality improvement for radiology services.

About Waikato District Health Board and Health Waikato:

Waikato DHB is responsible for planning, funding and providing quality health and disability support services for the 373,220 people living in the Waikato DHB region. It has an annual turnover of $1.2 billion and employs more than 6450 people.

Health Waikato is the DHB’s main provider of hospital and health services. It has six groups across five hospital sites, three primary birthing units, two continuing care facilities and 20 community bases offering a comprehensive range of primary, secondary and tertiary health services.

A wide range of independent providers deliver other Waikato DHB-funded health services - including primary health, pharmacies and community laboratories.

www.waikatodhb.health.nz

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