❓ A parliamentary question regarding the use of GPS tracking devices in WA Country Health Service (WACHS) vehicles, specifically concerning the reasons for their use, notification of employees, and the number of devices in the Great Southern region. The Minister's response clarifies the purpose is for staff safety in remote areas and that employees are informed.
AnsweredQoN 3811Legislative Assembly
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Can the Minister confirm that GPS tracking devices are being used in some WA Country Health Service (WACHS) vehicles, and if so: (a) when did WACHS start to use theses tracking devices; (b) what is the reason for WACHS to be using these devices; (c) how many of these devices are fitted in WACHS vehicles in the Great Southern region; (d) are WACHS employees advised at any time that these devices are being used in their vehicles, and if so when are they advised; and (e) if WACHS employees are not advised that these devices are being used in their vehicles, what is the reason for this?
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Answered
5 May 2015
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
48 days
(a) WA Country Health Service (WACHS) started using GPS Satellite tracking devices (Spot Trackers) in WACHS vehicles in 2010.
(b) Spot Trackers are used in some WACHS vehicles for occupational safety and health purposes. The reason for WACHS using the Spot Trackers is to provide a mechanism for staff to seek urgent assistance in the case of an emergency, particularly when travelling in vehicles to remote areas or conducting home visits.
(c) 18.
(d) Spot Trackers are only used when activated by an employee. Procedures for the use of Spot Trackers in WACHS vehicles are made available to all staff including those required by policy to utilise Spot Trackers due to remote travel or home visits. Staff required to use the Spot Tracker are directly informed of its use.
(e) Not applicable.
(b) Spot Trackers are used in some WACHS vehicles for occupational safety and health purposes. The reason for WACHS using the Spot Trackers is to provide a mechanism for staff to seek urgent assistance in the case of an emergency, particularly when travelling in vehicles to remote areas or conducting home visits.
(c) 18.
(d) Spot Trackers are only used when activated by an employee. Procedures for the use of Spot Trackers in WACHS vehicles are made available to all staff including those required by policy to utilise Spot Trackers due to remote travel or home visits. Staff required to use the Spot Tracker are directly informed of its use.
(e) Not applicable.
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