❓ Dr. Hames questions the Health Minister on how waiting lists were reduced despite a reduction in procedures. The Minister attributes the reduction to increased Ambulatory Surgery Initiative (ASI) procedures, fewer additions to the waitlist, and improved waitlist management.
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(a) how the Minister has been able achieve such a significant reduction in the waiting list with a reduction in the number of procedures;
(b) what were the reasons for a reduction in procedures; and
(c) what methodology is employed to achieve this positive outcome?
(b) what were the reasons for a reduction in procedures; and
(c) what methodology is employed to achieve this positive outcome?
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Answered
1 April 2008
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
21 days
(a) The waiting list has been significantly reduced largely by a dramatic rise in Ambulatory Surgery Initiative (ASI) procedures (6,482 ASI procedures occurred in 2006, and rose to 10,383 ASI procedures being performed in 2007), a reduction in the total number of people added to the waitlist, and better management of elective surgery waitlist.
(b) The reduction in elective surgery waitlist procedures is overshadowed by the increase in Ambulatory Surgery Initiative (ASI) procedures.
(c) In addition to the growth in ASI activity, the introduction of WA Health's Elective Surgery Access Policy in July 2006 has led to much improved management of elective surgery patients on list. Implementation of this policy has ensured people who are added to the wait list genuinely clinically require an elective procedure and are also ready for care.
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(b) The reduction in elective surgery waitlist procedures is overshadowed by the increase in Ambulatory Surgery Initiative (ASI) procedures.
(c) In addition to the growth in ASI activity, the introduction of WA Health's Elective Surgery Access Policy in July 2006 has led to much improved management of elective surgery patients on list. Implementation of this policy has ensured people who are added to the wait list genuinely clinically require an elective procedure and are also ready for care.
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