District Health Boards and the union Allied Health have agreed to retain life preserving services for the duration of the industrial action. Around 100 outpatient and 220 community appointments that are run by Allied Health staff have been cancelled for tomorrow. Only urgent laboratory tests will take place on Monday for life preserving criteria for critical patients. Burwood Hospital elective operating theatres will be closed and five operating theatres will be open at Christchurch Hospital for life preserving surgery. Auckland DHB said patient safety remains its priority and it will continue to provide emergency and life preserving services.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 14, 2022 21:29 UTC