❓ Hon Giz Watson asks about security protocols for vulnerable patients, particularly children, in closed hospital wards. The Minister for Health provides a detailed response outlining varying procedures across different health services.
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HOSPITALS - SECURITY IN CLOSED WARDS
I refer to the security of vulnerable patients in closed wards, especially children. (1) Under what circumstances is a visitor permitted to take a patient out of a closed ward? (2) Is there a requirement that the visitor be a close family member? (3) If no, how is the suitability of the visitor assessed, and by whom? Hon SUE ELLERY
I refer to the security of vulnerable patients in closed wards, especially children. (1) Under what circumstances is a visitor permitted to take a patient out of a closed ward? (2) Is there a requirement that the visitor be a close family member? (3) If no, how is the suitability of the visitor assessed, and by whom? Hon SUE ELLERY
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answer is very long because it addresses each of the respective health services. I will therefore table it and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
(1) Under what circumstances is a visitor permitted to take a patient out of a closed ward? (2) Is there a requirement that the visitor be a close family member? (3) If no, how is the suitability of the visitor assessed, and by whom? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answer is very long because it addresses each of the respective health services. I will therefore table it and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
(2) Is there a requirement that the visitor be a close family member? (3) If no, how is the suitability of the visitor assessed, and by whom? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answer is very long because it addresses each of the respective health services. I will therefore table it and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
(3) If no, how is the suitability of the visitor assessed, and by whom? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answer is very long because it addresses each of the respective health services. I will therefore table it and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answer is very long because it addresses each of the respective health services. I will therefore table it and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answer is very long because it addresses each of the respective health services. I will therefore table it and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
Leave granted. [See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
[See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
(1) Under what circumstances is a visitor permitted to take a patient out of a closed ward? (2) Is there a requirement that the visitor be a close family member? (3) If no, how is the suitability of the visitor assessed, and by whom? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answer is very long because it addresses each of the respective health services. I will therefore table it and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
(2) Is there a requirement that the visitor be a close family member? (3) If no, how is the suitability of the visitor assessed, and by whom? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answer is very long because it addresses each of the respective health services. I will therefore table it and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
(3) If no, how is the suitability of the visitor assessed, and by whom? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answer is very long because it addresses each of the respective health services. I will therefore table it and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answer is very long because it addresses each of the respective health services. I will therefore table it and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answer is very long because it addresses each of the respective health services. I will therefore table it and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
Leave granted. [See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
[See paper 3562.] The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
The following material was incorporated - NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
King Edward Memorial Hospital 1 There are no closed wards at KEMH. Visitors are not permitted to take any babies out of any wards. 2 See 1. Close family members are not permitted to take any babies out of the wards. 3 Visitors are not permitted to take babies out of the wards and are therefore not assessed. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
The only ‘closed’ ward at SCGH is the Delirium and Surveillance Unit (C16). 1. A visitor is permitted to take a patient out of the above ‘closed’ ward C16 after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. Osborne Park Hospital Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
Ward 4 (rehabilitation and aged care patients) is a closed ward (that is, there are combination locks on the doors, with patient parameter alarms that can be activated if necessary). 1. A visitor is permitted to take patients that may be vulnerable (ie. patients with confusion or delirium) after consulting with and seeking permission from staff, on a case by case basis. 2. No. 3. The suitability of the visitor is assessed by the staff member and does not need to be a close family member. The Obstetric Unit is not a closed ward. However, visitors are not permitted to take patients (babies) off the ward under any circumstances. The mother can only leave the ward with their baby if accompanied by a staff member or at the time of discharge. Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
Joondalup Health Campus Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
Joondalup Health Campus has two closed wards, being the Level 2 Nursery and the public ward nursery. Access to these wards is by swipe card. Staff are responsible for providing access to parents. 1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
1.-3. Parents and authorised clinical staff are the only people allowed to take a baby from these wards. There is a requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. These family members must be accompanied by a parent when visiting. Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
Swan Valley Centre 1. It is standard practice in the Swan Valley Centre that the Treating Psychiatrist or Duty Consultant may grant permission for a visitor to take a patient out of the closed ward. 2. No. 3. Determination is based on comprehensive assessment of the suitability of the visitor being a significant other relationship to the patient. Graylands 1. Patients on secure wards at Graylands are assessed for suitability/risk/mental state examination, with the consultant psychiatrist determining and giving permission for a visitor to take patient out on leave. 2. No requirement for visitors to be a close family member for Graylands. 3. At Graylands, visitors require staff to provide access to the ward and suitability/relationship is determined at this stage. Visitors under the age of 16 will be permitted to visit only after prior permission is granted by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Charge in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team if necessary. Entitlements to visit can be restricted as per the Mental Health Act section 169. State Forensic Mental Health Service 1. Patients admitted to the Frankland Centre are referred on court orders or are prisoners. Due to their legal status prisoners are not permitted to be taken out by visitors. They can be permitted out from the Frankland Centre for medical appointments or court only with prison transport. patients referred from court on a Hospital Order to the Frankland Centre are remandees who are also under the Mental Health Act. Due to their legal status these patients are not permitted to leave the Frankland Centre with visitors. They are only allowed to leave for court or medical appointments with prison transport and nurse escort. When patients admitted to the Frankland centre have their legal matters dealt with or they are given bail, they continue being under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. From the Frankland Centre hospital ground or community access is allowed for patients with visitors and staff escort. No access is permitted from the Frankland Centre only with family, there needs to be a staff member present. Any permission for a patient to have hospital ground access or community access with family and staff will depend on their mental state and will be guided by a risk assessment being done by the treating team prior to any leave from the ward. 2. There is no requirement for the visitor to be a close family member. The visitor can be a friend or distant family member. 3. Prior to the visit being allowed (with visitor and staff escort) the treating team will assess: · the mental state of the patient · any risk factors for him/herself and others, including the particular visitor · suitability for the patient being in company of the particular visitor · any legal matters involving the patient and visitor (eg Violent Restraining Order) · patient’s request to have/ or not to have visits from a particular person. SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA HEALTH SERVICE Adult patients are permitted to leave wards with their visitors after been given approval by their consultant/medical practitioner and or ward/unit team. The Clinical Nurse Manager for the ward area must also know the adult patient leaving the ward. This policy also applies to patients in secure mental health wards such as at Bentley and Fremantle also. Children and new born babies must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless in the care of a nurse/midwife. Visiting hours for all patients are restricted at all hospitals and close at 8.00 p.m. each day. The visiting hours are widely advertised throughout each hospital and clinical and security staff closely monitor adherence to the policy of restricted visiting for all patients. CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE Princess Margaret Hospital does not have any closed or restricted wards. Written parental permission is required before a child would be released to any person other than a parent. WA COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE Within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) facilities, there are no general closed wards. There are mental health closed wards within WACHS at Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Albany Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted to take patients out of these closed wards.
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