HUTT VALLEY DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD ( DHB )
Simpson says he is still realising the extent of staff ’ s achievement and the amazing contribution they have made towards the development . “ Visiting staff from hospitals both here and overseas come to our facility to look at the technological advances we have implemented – that ’ s when the enormity of what we have done here hits home for me .”
Building out for efficiency and safety In addition to its ambitious Operation Centre program , Hutt Valley DHB has improved its infrastructure through physical expansion . In 2012 Hutt Hospital completed the construction of an emergency department ( ED ) and theatre redevelopment and extension project . The $ 80 million project consisted of two parts : a 3,000 square-meter refurbishment to the existing hospital structure , plus a brand new 6,600 squaremeter building . Along with a new ED containing high-tech features like satellite imaging and ambulatory care , highlights of the project include :
· A theatre suite with eight operating theatres
· A centralised sterile supplies department
· An expanded specialized facility for pre- and post-operative support
· An extensive carpark for staff and visitors
· A specific area for children called “ the tree hutt ” in the emergency department and “ the tree top ” theatre .
Prior to this build out , Hutt Hospital ’ s suite of four theatres struggled to meet the district ’ s health targets and its growing demand for surgical services .
With this new expansion , says Simpson , patients and staff alike can
“ Visiting staff from hospitals both here and overseas come to our facility to look at the technological advances we have implemented – that ’ s when the
enormity of what we have done here hits home for me ”
– Russell Simpson , Hutt Valley DHB executive director allied health , scientific and technical
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