Tackling ED waiting times in with a surgical assessment unit
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May 7, 2026 · 12 min
About this episode
The episode discusses a new nurse led assessment unit at Dunedin Hospital aimed at reducing emergency department waiting times.
Dunedin Hospital has a new nurse led assessment unit that it's hoped will take the pressure off the emergency department. Southern chief nurse, Jane Wilson explains more about how the until will work in with the emergency service.
People in this episode
Guest: Jane Wilson
Topics covered
- emergency department
- nurse led assessment unit
- healthcare
- waiting times
- hospital management
Keywords
- Dunedin Hospital
- emergency department
- nurse led unit
- waiting times
- healthcare
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dunedin Hospital, Southern
Places: Dunedin
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