Dr Richard Sullivan

Dr Richard Sullivan

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Dr Richard Sullivan serves as the chief clinical officer of Health New Zealand (HNZ). He has acknowledged the systemic issues contributing to the failures in emergency departments, including staffing shortages and increased patient volumes. Sullivan is involved in implementing acute flow improvement plans across hospitals to enhance patient assessment times and overall care in EDs, recognizing the urgent need for reforms in the healthcare system.

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Chief clinical officer Dr Richard Sullivan offered apologies on behalf of Health NZ.

Girl, 11, mistaken as woman: Health NZ review finds ‘significant failings’ in Waikato Hospital handling case
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-02
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HNZ chief clinical officer Dr Richard Sullivan acknowledged the failures in the emergency departments and the contributing factors.

Watch: How does your hospital emergency department ED rate? Herald investigation into the best and worst-performing EDs
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-02-16
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