A new CDHB initiative will save money, time and be more environmentally friendly. Photo: Getty ImagesA new way of delivering dye injected into CT-scan patients is set to save the cash-strapped Canterbury District Health Board $287,000 per year. “This week I was heartened to hear about an initiative that’s a winner all round: Saving time, saving money and saving the planet,” Brant said. He urged other staff at the organisation to let their managers know if they had any ideas that would save money as the organisation worked hard to reduce its deficit. CT team leader Paul Mouthaan said after an initial trial the benefits of the new delivery system were clear.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 15, 2021 03:11 UTC