Tackling ED waiting times in with a surgical assessment unit

Tackling ED waiting times in with a surgical assessment unit

From Nine To Noon by RNZ

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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