07.09.2007

NZDG and the Lakes District Health Board last week signed off the contract for the provision of a combined hospital / community medical laboratory service to the southern region of the Lakes district. Trading as Taupo Pathology, the new entity will see the integration of the previously separate hospital and community services, leading to an improved service for local clinicians and patients.

NZDG Director Ian Vickers welcomed the constructive approach taken to negotiation and consultation processes which has enabled the contract to commence two months ahead of schedule. This has allowed Taupo Pathology to progress the integration of the two laboratories whilst presenting the DHB with additional short term savings. 

 

NZDG Director Ian Vickers and Lakes DHB Chairman Stewart Edward sign the Taupo contract.

 

Lakes DHB Board Members and NZDG staff after the signing.

Back row from left : Chris Pickett (Taupo Pathology Manager), Cathy Cooney (Lakes DHB CEO), Stewart Edward (Lakes DHB Chairman), Steve Soufflot (NZDG Waikato Area General Manager), Sharon Mariu (Lakes DHB Board)

Front row: Laurie Burdett (Lakes DHB Board), Ian Vickers (NZDG Director), Joan Williamson-Orr (Lakes DHB Board)

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