What reason, if any, has the New Dunedin Hospital proposed number of Day recovery (outpatient) rooms been reduced from 21 rooms and 14 recliners (Dec 2022 design) to nothing (May 2025 design)?

Answer

I am advised that in 2024, Health New Zealand implemented a nationally consistent methodology for capacity modelling which itemises operating theatres and procedure rooms but no longer describes recovery spaces separately as a point of care. This is why the spaces are not reported. I am further advised that the New Dunedin Hospital outpatient building has 21 recovery bays and 14 recliners.