I have a lot of time for Andrew Little. He is a man of absolute integrity. But he does need to be very careful about the quality of advice that he is receiving, and who he is listening to, in relation to CDHB. The announcement on Friday that $154m capital has been approved for a partially … [Read more...]
CDHB
We have found lots of errors made as we analysed the CDHB. This time by both EY and the Crown Monitor. Here is a response to the document produced by EY to the Board: EY Report Analysis Analytical and Interpretative Errors The EY Report provided to QFARC, comments and presentations to … [Read more...]
CDHB series of articles:
Article from the UK on what the CDHB was when he visited in February: I was interested to read this article by a top UK health specialist. He visited the CDHB before the Board and MOH started to pull apart what we had, and what he recognised was working so well. Remember how the Crown Monitor and … [Read more...]
CDHB 3 November
1. Government Departments mis-managing building programmes: We have written about how the Ministry of Health has completely mismanaged the building of new buildings at CDHB. If you think this is unusual then read this article. It’s about how the Ministry of Education has then same level of … [Read more...]
CDHB
The more I spend time looking at the CDHB figures, and talk to key people, the more I reckon we have witnessed a massive systemic failure by Government Departments. I have a natural unease about how Government Departments work anyway, but looking deeply into how decisions were made about CDHB, and … [Read more...]
The decision making at CDHB behind the scenes:
It is obvious that the Crown Monitor, and the Chair of CDHB, have been given a task to perform. The OIA referred to is the start of the process is in order that I can prove a hunch about this description of their task. The Crown Monitor and the Chair appear to have complied with whatever their … [Read more...]
Last Week Jo Kane
I found Jo Kane inspiring last week. She was measured, extremely well read on issues, and complied with my interpretation of a really good people’s advocate. She had read her papers and absorbed them. She has fantastic connections throughout the system. She disputes what has happened to CDHB and, … [Read more...]
This Week Jo Kane – CDHB
Jo is a member of the CDHB who is known for her honesty. She is one of only three who are finding their voice in speaking out about what is happening. Join us on Zoom this week to hear more: 5.00 for a catch up, 5.30 to … [Read more...]
A series of articles on the Canterbury District Health Board:
Garry has put together some interesting articles on the CDHB - worth perusing, including a letter to and from the Minister of Health and several OIA requests. 1. A letter from the Minister of Health: I received a letter from the Minister of Health this week. In the letter he … [Read more...]
CDHB:
We have continued our attention to what is happening within the CDHB and with those who are writing analysing things as well. Here’s a few: Comments this week: This week the old Board continued in business and the new “interim” executive team started in earnest. Slowly but surely the wheels … [Read more...]