❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the condition of nursing quarters at the Silver Chain Eneabba Health Centre, specifically regarding white ant infestation and emergency care access. The response indicates the quarters are not affected and outlines alternative healthcare options.
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I refer to the Silver Chain Eneabba Health Centre, and I ask: (a) what is the current status of the nursing quarters affected by white ants at Silver Chain Eneabba Health Centre; (b) how long have the nursing quarters been uninhabitable on account of white ants; (c) has any funding been provided to Silver Chain to address the white ants problem; and (d) where do patients need to travel to in an emergency if they cannot attend Eneabba Health Centre?
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Answered
6 August 2013
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
55 days
(a) The nursing quarters at Eneabba Health Centre is not affected by white ants.
(b)-(c) Not applicable.
(d) Eneabba Health Centre continues to provide emergency nursing care 24 hours per day 7 days a week and 30 hours of general nursing care. If the Eneabba Health Centre nurse is unavailable, patients can access the Leeman Health Centre which is approximately 37km distance from Eneabba. Other options are:
North Midlands Health Service (Three Springs) - 63 km
Dongara Eneabba Mingenew Leeman Health Service (Dongara) - 81 km
Jurien Bay Health Centre - 81 km
Geraldton Hospital - 150 km
(b)-(c) Not applicable.
(d) Eneabba Health Centre continues to provide emergency nursing care 24 hours per day 7 days a week and 30 hours of general nursing care. If the Eneabba Health Centre nurse is unavailable, patients can access the Leeman Health Centre which is approximately 37km distance from Eneabba. Other options are:
North Midlands Health Service (Three Springs) - 63 km
Dongara Eneabba Mingenew Leeman Health Service (Dongara) - 81 km
Jurien Bay Health Centre - 81 km
Geraldton Hospital - 150 km
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