New ward boosts capacity at Hawke’s Bay Hospital

Hawke’s Bay patients will benefit from faster access to surgical care with the opening of a new 28-bed ward at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This new ward is a practical solution to meet growing demand, delivering the extra capacity Hawke’s Bay Hospital needs right now and making a real difference for both patients and staff,” Mr Brown says. “It gives surgical patients dedicated space before and after their procedures, along with space for surgical assessment and planning. That means fewer disruptions to planned surgery, faster patient flow through the hospital, and less pressure on the emergency department and existing wards. “Off-site construction has allowed it to be delivered in just over nine months, with less disruption for patients and staff, while meeting the same clinical and safety standards as a permanent hospital facility. “This investment in hospital infrastructure has also delivered for the wider region. Six local trade companies worked on the project, supporting local jobs and keeping more of this investment in the Hawke’s Bay economy.” Key features of the new ward include: 28 inpatient beds across 14 modules Around 1,000 square metres of

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