Coromandel was the weekend destination for a visitor from Auckland with the Delta strain of Covid-19. Hundreds of residents have waited in cars for swabs.
Thames Hospital acting service manager Katrina Fraser said the collaboration has been beneficial for both patients and staff. It s meant faster treatment and shorter waiting times for many patients who arrive at the Emergency Department, she said.
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An influx of visitors to the Coromandel over summer also means an influx of medical help required (FILE). While the Emergency Department has seen very busy days, having the support of Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki has been hugely appreciated by all staff,” Fraser said. This has been a great illustration of health services working together for a common cause which is to ensure the wellbeing of our communities.
Monday, 18 January 2021, 11:40 am
The Thames Hospital summer
clinic has proven to be a success, halving the number of
patients needing to be treated within the Emergency
Department during the holiday period.
The
collaboration with local health provider Te Korowai Hauora o
Hauraki to create a temporary GP clinic at the hospital site
began on December 14, 2020, to cater for the influx of
visitors to the Coromandel.
By January 8 the clinic
had treated 296 of the 577 patients (51.2%) who had turned
up at the ED, following triage which identified them as
non-urgent. On one day, 80% of patients were able to be seen
by the GPs and nurse practitioners at the clinic.
The clinici will be based at Thames Hospital.
Thames Hospital is bolstering its services as the Coromandel Peninsula prepares to welcome a rush of summer holidaymakers. A summer clinic run by Waikato DHB and Hauraki iwi health provider Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki opened on Monday. The clinic is available without appointment or enrolment, and will be based at Thames Hospital – charges may apply. Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki will provide non-urgent services Monday to Friday between 8am and 4.30pm, except for on weekends and statutory holidays, a statement said.
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