Releasing time to care…
…making a difference at Auckland District Health Board
“We’ve made some tangible improvements to
change the way we work. There’s a sense of
pride and achievement amongst the team.
This is more than just a programme it’s a new
way of thinking and a new way of working.
Releasing time to care is a win for our patients
and a win for our staff!”
“I’m really enjoying the Releasing
Time to Care programme. It has
allowed us to make positive changes
in our work processes and
environment. Enabling us to spend
more time with our patients and isn’t
that a good thing!”
…making a difference at Auckland District Health Board
Denise Le Lievre, Charge Nurse Manager
Neuroservices
Lyndsay Mickell, Senior Staff Nurse
Neuroservices
“It gives us a framework to make positive changes for the benefit of patients
and the team. This means better ways of working, involving all members of
the team and networking with other services to get to the best solution”.
“It is absolutely amazing to see what an impact it
has had on how we work, and how much more
efficient we are.”
Marion McGregor, Charge Nurse Manager, General Medicine
Healthcare Assistant, Neuroservices
“The ‘Knowing how we are doing’
module has helped us set ward
measures , enabling both staff and
patients to see how we are improving.
It has given us all an increased sense of
pride and satisfaction in our work.”
Fionna Burgess, Charge Nurse Manager
Neuroservices
“Releasing time to care gives everyone in
the team an opportunity to be involved
and encourages them to have a voice.
Using the methodology and skills that they
learn, the team are empowered to initiate
and inspire change”
Michelle Knox, Nurse Educator
Neuroservices