❓ Question seeks clarity on WA government policy regarding the standard of care for dementia patients in publicly funded facilities, particularly concerning the use of physical restraints. The answer deflects responsibility to the Commonwealth and references existing guidelines.
AnsweredQoN 3245Legislative Assembly
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(1) Does the State Government have a policy for the standard of physical care and treatment provided to dementia patients in publicly funded dementia facilities?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) If yes to (1), does the policy allow nursing staff to use physical restraints to control the movements of patients?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) If yes to (1), does the policy allow nursing staff to use physical restraints to control the movements of patients?
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Answered
9 November 2004
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
21 days
(2) As dementia is most commonly a disease of old age, patients with dementia who require high level nursing care generally have their care needs met in an Australian Government funded nursing home facility. Under the Aged Care Act 1997, the Australian Government is responsible for regulating and monitoring standards of nursing home facilities. (3) The Nurses Board of WA, together with the Guardianship and Administration Board of WA, have produced a document titled ' Guidelines for the use of Restraint in Western Australia'. These guidelines are provided to assist staff and organisations to manage the use of restraint in clinical settings and are intended to be used in conjunction with legislation and policies related to the care of persons in specific settings, including the application of the Mental Health Act in mental health settings.
(3) The Nurses Board of WA, together with the Guardianship and Administration Board of WA, have produced a document titled ' Guidelines for the use of Restraint in Western Australia'. These guidelines are provided to assist staff and organisations to manage the use of restraint in clinical settings and are intended to be used in conjunction with legislation and policies related to the care of persons in specific settings, including the application of the Mental Health Act in mental health settings.
(3) The Nurses Board of WA, together with the Guardianship and Administration Board of WA, have produced a document titled ' Guidelines for the use of Restraint in Western Australia'. These guidelines are provided to assist staff and organisations to manage the use of restraint in clinical settings and are intended to be used in conjunction with legislation and policies related to the care of persons in specific settings, including the application of the Mental Health Act in mental health settings.
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