❓ Ms McHale questions the Minister for Health regarding the reduction of duplicated services and the evidence supporting the benefits of Integrated Clinical Services (ICS). The Minister responds by outlining the ICS model's aims and citing international research.
AnsweredQoN 381Legislative Assembly
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381. Ms McHALE to the Minister for Health:
I refer to answer to question on notice no. 2107 of 2000 and ask -
(a) what are the specific "unnecessary duplication of services" (part 7) which will be reduced; and
(b) on what basis, evidence or research findings does the Minister assert that Integrated Clinical Services will lead to -
(i) a sharper focus on patient care;
(ii) a professional workforce that is most flexible and dynamic; and
(iii) strengthening of the linkages between specialist services, general practice, the private sector and community organisations?
I refer to answer to question on notice no. 2107 of 2000 and ask -
(a) what are the specific "unnecessary duplication of services" (part 7) which will be reduced; and
(b) on what basis, evidence or research findings does the Minister assert that Integrated Clinical Services will lead to -
(i) a sharper focus on patient care;
(ii) a professional workforce that is most flexible and dynamic; and
(iii) strengthening of the linkages between specialist services, general practice, the private sector and community organisations?
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Answered
14 November 2000
Response time
97 days
The Minister Replied:
(a) It is intended that the areas of "unnecessary duplication of services" will be identified by the 'clinician-led' Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) following their formation. Currently, only two Integrated Clinical Services have been established; mental health and aged care/ rehabilitation. The mental health ICS has put forward a proposal to reduce administrative duplication and to re-invest savings in the provision of additional clinical services.
(b) There is a large body of international research that integration of health services brings significant benefits. There is clear evidence that the current system of provision of health services in Perth, with its focus on individual hospitals, has not been well integrated and not been responsive to the changing health needs of the community. Although nearly two thirds of the population are now living in the outer metropolitan area, only one quarter of all hospital services are being delivered locally.
The establishment of the ICS model will:
(i) Shift the focus in clinical planning away from individual hospitals and ensure that the development and distribution of services more truly reflects the demography of the population and its health needs.
(ii) Foster more flexible work practices with clinicians working across different hospitals and health services where appropriate.
(iii) Provide the opportunity for general practitioners to work within Integrated Clinical Services and provide a clear and coordinated focus for participation by the private sector and community groups.
(a) It is intended that the areas of "unnecessary duplication of services" will be identified by the 'clinician-led' Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) following their formation. Currently, only two Integrated Clinical Services have been established; mental health and aged care/ rehabilitation. The mental health ICS has put forward a proposal to reduce administrative duplication and to re-invest savings in the provision of additional clinical services.
(b) There is a large body of international research that integration of health services brings significant benefits. There is clear evidence that the current system of provision of health services in Perth, with its focus on individual hospitals, has not been well integrated and not been responsive to the changing health needs of the community. Although nearly two thirds of the population are now living in the outer metropolitan area, only one quarter of all hospital services are being delivered locally.
The establishment of the ICS model will:
(i) Shift the focus in clinical planning away from individual hospitals and ensure that the development and distribution of services more truly reflects the demography of the population and its health needs.
(ii) Foster more flexible work practices with clinicians working across different hospitals and health services where appropriate.
(iii) Provide the opportunity for general practitioners to work within Integrated Clinical Services and provide a clear and coordinated focus for participation by the private sector and community groups.
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