❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the construction delays, costs, staffing, and patient waiting lists at the Bunbury Dental Clinic. The Minister provides updates on the project's progress, staffing levels, and efforts to reduce waiting times.
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(b) when is construction of the new Dental Clinic expected to be finalised; (c) will the Minister explain the reason for the continued delays given his undertaking construction would commence in June 2006; (d) what is the new cost of the project given the delay; (e) how many full time dentists are currently practising at the Bunbury Dental Clinic; (f) what is the outcome of the recruitment program with overseas dentists; (g) how many dentists currently at the Bunbury Clinic were recruited from this program; (h) will any of the dentists recruited from the overseas program be remaining in Bunbury long-term and if the current dentist numbers will be retained long-term; (i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(c) will the Minister explain the reason for the continued delays given his undertaking construction would commence in June 2006; (d) what is the new cost of the project given the delay; (e) how many full time dentists are currently practising at the Bunbury Dental Clinic; (f) what is the outcome of the recruitment program with overseas dentists; (g) how many dentists currently at the Bunbury Clinic were recruited from this program; (h) will any of the dentists recruited from the overseas program be remaining in Bunbury long-term and if the current dentist numbers will be retained long-term; (i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(d) what is the new cost of the project given the delay; (e) how many full time dentists are currently practising at the Bunbury Dental Clinic; (f) what is the outcome of the recruitment program with overseas dentists; (g) how many dentists currently at the Bunbury Clinic were recruited from this program; (h) will any of the dentists recruited from the overseas program be remaining in Bunbury long-term and if the current dentist numbers will be retained long-term; (i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(e) how many full time dentists are currently practising at the Bunbury Dental Clinic; (f) what is the outcome of the recruitment program with overseas dentists; (g) how many dentists currently at the Bunbury Clinic were recruited from this program; (h) will any of the dentists recruited from the overseas program be remaining in Bunbury long-term and if the current dentist numbers will be retained long-term; (i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(f) what is the outcome of the recruitment program with overseas dentists; (g) how many dentists currently at the Bunbury Clinic were recruited from this program; (h) will any of the dentists recruited from the overseas program be remaining in Bunbury long-term and if the current dentist numbers will be retained long-term; (i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(g) how many dentists currently at the Bunbury Clinic were recruited from this program; (h) will any of the dentists recruited from the overseas program be remaining in Bunbury long-term and if the current dentist numbers will be retained long-term; (i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(h) will any of the dentists recruited from the overseas program be remaining in Bunbury long-term and if the current dentist numbers will be retained long-term; (i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(b) Construction is expected to be completed by 30 August 2007. (c) There were delays in finalising the business case because of the need to confirm the increase in the number of dental chairs from 5 to 10 to be included in the clinic. (d) The new cost estimate for the project is $2.7 million. (e) There are 5.4 FTE dentists presently at the clinic. (f) Since July 2004, 16 dentists have been recruited. (g) Three. (h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(c) There were delays in finalising the business case because of the need to confirm the increase in the number of dental chairs from 5 to 10 to be included in the clinic. (d) The new cost estimate for the project is $2.7 million. (e) There are 5.4 FTE dentists presently at the clinic. (f) Since July 2004, 16 dentists have been recruited. (g) Three. (h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(d) The new cost estimate for the project is $2.7 million. (e) There are 5.4 FTE dentists presently at the clinic. (f) Since July 2004, 16 dentists have been recruited. (g) Three. (h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(e) There are 5.4 FTE dentists presently at the clinic. (f) Since July 2004, 16 dentists have been recruited. (g) Three. (h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(f) Since July 2004, 16 dentists have been recruited. (g) Three. (h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(g) Three. (h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(c) will the Minister explain the reason for the continued delays given his undertaking construction would commence in June 2006; (d) what is the new cost of the project given the delay; (e) how many full time dentists are currently practising at the Bunbury Dental Clinic; (f) what is the outcome of the recruitment program with overseas dentists; (g) how many dentists currently at the Bunbury Clinic were recruited from this program; (h) will any of the dentists recruited from the overseas program be remaining in Bunbury long-term and if the current dentist numbers will be retained long-term; (i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(d) what is the new cost of the project given the delay; (e) how many full time dentists are currently practising at the Bunbury Dental Clinic; (f) what is the outcome of the recruitment program with overseas dentists; (g) how many dentists currently at the Bunbury Clinic were recruited from this program; (h) will any of the dentists recruited from the overseas program be remaining in Bunbury long-term and if the current dentist numbers will be retained long-term; (i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(e) how many full time dentists are currently practising at the Bunbury Dental Clinic; (f) what is the outcome of the recruitment program with overseas dentists; (g) how many dentists currently at the Bunbury Clinic were recruited from this program; (h) will any of the dentists recruited from the overseas program be remaining in Bunbury long-term and if the current dentist numbers will be retained long-term; (i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(f) what is the outcome of the recruitment program with overseas dentists; (g) how many dentists currently at the Bunbury Clinic were recruited from this program; (h) will any of the dentists recruited from the overseas program be remaining in Bunbury long-term and if the current dentist numbers will be retained long-term; (i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(g) how many dentists currently at the Bunbury Clinic were recruited from this program; (h) will any of the dentists recruited from the overseas program be remaining in Bunbury long-term and if the current dentist numbers will be retained long-term; (i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(h) will any of the dentists recruited from the overseas program be remaining in Bunbury long-term and if the current dentist numbers will be retained long-term; (i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(i) how many patients have been treated during the period 1 July 2005 to 1 July 2006; (j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(j) how many patients on average per month have been on the waiting list during this period; (k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(k) how many patients are currently on the waiting list; and (l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(l) what is the average length of time for patients on the waiting list?
(b) Construction is expected to be completed by 30 August 2007. (c) There were delays in finalising the business case because of the need to confirm the increase in the number of dental chairs from 5 to 10 to be included in the clinic. (d) The new cost estimate for the project is $2.7 million. (e) There are 5.4 FTE dentists presently at the clinic. (f) Since July 2004, 16 dentists have been recruited. (g) Three. (h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(c) There were delays in finalising the business case because of the need to confirm the increase in the number of dental chairs from 5 to 10 to be included in the clinic. (d) The new cost estimate for the project is $2.7 million. (e) There are 5.4 FTE dentists presently at the clinic. (f) Since July 2004, 16 dentists have been recruited. (g) Three. (h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(d) The new cost estimate for the project is $2.7 million. (e) There are 5.4 FTE dentists presently at the clinic. (f) Since July 2004, 16 dentists have been recruited. (g) Three. (h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(e) There are 5.4 FTE dentists presently at the clinic. (f) Since July 2004, 16 dentists have been recruited. (g) Three. (h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(f) Since July 2004, 16 dentists have been recruited. (g) Three. (h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(g) Three. (h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE. (i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(i) 3,207 patients have been treated. (j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(j) 2,304 (k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(k) 1,854 (l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
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Answered
17 October 2006
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
34 days
(a) Construction is expected to commence 1 November 2006.
(b) Construction is expected to be completed by 30 August 2007.
(c) There were delays in finalising the business case because of the need to confirm the increase in the number of dental chairs from 5 to 10 to be included in the clinic.
(d) The new cost estimate for the project is $2.7 million.
(e) There are 5.4 FTE dentists presently at the clinic.
(f) Since July 2004, 16 dentists have been recruited.
(g) Three.
(h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE.
(i) 3,207 patients have been treated.
(j) 2,304
(k) 1,854
(l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
(b) Construction is expected to be completed by 30 August 2007.
(c) There were delays in finalising the business case because of the need to confirm the increase in the number of dental chairs from 5 to 10 to be included in the clinic.
(d) The new cost estimate for the project is $2.7 million.
(e) There are 5.4 FTE dentists presently at the clinic.
(f) Since July 2004, 16 dentists have been recruited.
(g) Three.
(h) The intention is to retain the current staffing level and progressively increase it to 8.0 FTE.
(i) 3,207 patients have been treated.
(j) 2,304
(k) 1,854
(l) Patients can access same day emergency treatment when required. Currently, due to there being insufficient dental chairs, the average waiting time is 22.9 months. In August 2007 when the new dental clinic opens with 10 dental chairs, it is expected that the average waiting time will drop significantly.
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