19774 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

19774 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Does the Minister intend to continue the initiative ‘Regional and National Escalation Pathways’ under ‘Priority Area 3: Reducing Acute Pressures by Improving Acute Flow’ within the Winter Preparedness Plan 2023?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that a robust national escalation framework has been established, including nationally agreed triggers and processes for escalation. Districts are updating their local existing escalation plans to align to this.