Inadequate staffing and support contributed to the death of an older man in Gisborne

The man was in a stable condition in Intensive Care after emergency surgery, - but died from cardiac arrest from arrhythmia the following day.

Aged Care Commissioner Carolyn Cooper found Tairawhiti District Health Board and a registered nurse breached the right to appropriate care.

The breach covers staffing levels, supervision and support for medical staff.

And the nurse also didn't appropriately escalate the man's care or monitor his blood pressure.