Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman
Minister of Health
25 August 2015 Media Statement
Latest health target results for Hawke’s Bay

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest quarterly health target results show Hawke’s Bay DHB is making steady progress.

“These results are a credit to the health professionals in Hawke’s Bay DHB,” says Dr Coleman.

“95 per cent of emergency department patients in Hawke’s Bay DHB were admitted, discharged or transferred within six hours.

“Nationally the shorter stays in ED target was met for the second consecutive quarter. This is a significant achievement, and it reflects the hard work by staff. We know that it is currently a challenging time for EDs during the busy winter months.”

All DHBs met the improved access to elective surgery target for 2014/15.
Hawke’s Bay DHB surpassed the 100 per cent target by two per cent.

“The Government is committed to delivering year-on-year increases in elective surgery. We have delivered around 50,000 more surgeries over the last seven years - a 42 per cent increase,” says Dr Coleman.

“Also in Hawke’s Bay, 90 per cent of eligible people had a heart and diabetes check, and the DHB topped the table for immunisation coverage of eight-month olds with 96 per cent. Further work is needed on the primary care better help for smokers to quit target.”

These improvements are supported by the $94 million funding increase Hawke’s Bay DHB has received over the last seven years. This includes $18 million in new money for this year, taking the DHB’s total funding to $489 million for 2015/2016.

This funding increase is also supported by the $400 million extra invested into health in Budget 2015.

The quarter four results can be found at www.health.govt.nz

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