The TDHB said it is committed to safe staffing levels but will only increase the levels if a review finds it necessary. The Taranaki District Health Board has defended its emergency department staffing levels after a nurses union boss said the workforce was not increasing to meet growing demand. In an emailed statement, TDHB director of nursing Lyn Wardlaw said the health board was committed to safe staffing but would not be increasing staffing levels unless a review showed it necessary. "When safe staffing reviews indicate greater staff numbers are required we will implement this." Wardlaw said the TDHB consistently watched the amount of staff to match the demand and patient needs in the ED.

Source: Stuff November 01, 2019 18:45 UTC