68154 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

68154 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What progress, if any, has been made in the quarter April to June 2024 to be ‘Informed by Te Mauri o Rongo | the Health Charter, implement and monitor actions to improve the workplace experience of the healthcare workforce’ under section 1.2 ‘Strengthening workforce whānau’ within Te Whatu Ora’s Te Pae Tata: Interim New Zealand Health Plan 2022?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that during the April to June 2024 quarter, the following progress was made: • Senior leadership committing to three national priorities of improving resources, enhancing communication about changes, and addressing discrimination while building cultural safety. • A range of actions were undertaken, including upgrading resources, modernising workspaces, anti-bullying and harassment training, regular reporting on activities via staff intranet, district updates on local actions and communications, and a continuation of cultural competency and safety training.