Hon Paddy Embry questions the Minister for Health regarding the proposed restructuring of the Director of Nursing/Human Services Manager position at Boyup Brook Health Service, raising concerns about potential compromise to healthcare. The Minister denies the proposed changes.

AnsweredQoN 1985Legislative Council
Asked
5 May 2004
Portfolio
Health

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The Minister would be aware of the situation surrounding toe proposed restructuring of the Director of Nursing/Human Services Manager position (DoN/HSM) at the Boyup Brook Health Service -
(1) Is it correct that this DoN position is soon to be replaced by an HSM with no clinical component?
(2) If so, is the Minister aware that previous attempts to fill this position with a manager without clinical or medical background was not successful?
(3) Furthermore is the Minister aware that this could in fact compromise the health care of the community, as the DoN was the only senior staff position available full time?
(4) Can the Minister provide details of the long-term plans for this health service?

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Answered
3 June 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
29 days
(1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable. (4) There are no plans to change the current MPS arrangements and services at the Boyup Brook Multi Purpose Service.

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