31/10/09 Redevelopment

“Bidwill Trust Hospital is proud to announce a major redevelopment programme that will increase the hospital’s size by a massive 70%.” says hospital manager Val Flynn.

“The present hospital was built in 2001, but after nine years of a steady increase in the demand for private surgery we have outgrown our facilities.”

The new development is the culmination of two years of planning by the board and staff.
Christchurch architects Trengrove and Blunt have been appointed to design the new extensions and oversee the project. Tenders have been called and a decision on the successful tender is soon to be made. Building work is expected to commence in December and the project will take around 18 months to complete.

The new extension will encompass a purpose built day surgery unit with 14 beds. “The day surgery unit is expected to be far superior to most units around the county, patients can expect a private, spacious area with a bed, television and the excellent service Bidwill is renowned for.” says Bernadette East, Director of Nursing.

In addition to this a new theatre will be built bringing the number of operating theatres at Bidwill to three. The new theatre will be state of the art with all the latest technology.

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10/10/09 South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2009

Bidwill Trust Hospital was placed first in the Community Organisation section of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. The awards focussed on all aspects of the business, financial, information technology, staff involvement, customer satisfaction, business planning, growth, etc. This is the first time the hospital has entered these awards which were last held in 2006. Manager Val Flynn said “it was a huge thrill for staff to receive this award. Although Bidwill is small it is a busy hospital performing 2100 operations per year”

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12/09/09 Leaders in Quality Awards 2009

Bidwill Trust Hospital entered the prestigious “Leaders in Quality Awards” which are held annually as part of the New Zealand Surgical Private Hospital’s Conference. Bidwill Hospital’s entry “Resuscitation – a required general certification or a hospital specific competency” was awarded first place. Ally Hale, nurse educator, designed and implemented the training programme for staff.

Hospital manager Val Flynn said that “receiving the award was great honour for Bidwill Hospital as we were competing with surgical hospitals from throughout New Zealand. “Ally was required to present her report at the conference and the judges acknowledged that her project was outstanding”

Mr Terry Moore, the president of the NZ Private Surgical Hospitals Association presented Ally Hale the award and $1,500 towards staff education at Bidwill Hospital.