❓ Mr. Kirkup questions the significant deviation in actual vs. target costs for specialised residential care in the WA Country Health Service. The Minister acknowledges the issue and states they are working to improve the allocation process and target accuracy.
AnsweredQoN 5671Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 October 2019
Member
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health
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I refer to page 57 and 134 of the WA Country Health Service 2018-19 Annual Report, and ask: (a) Why was there such a significant deviation from the target to actual costs associated with the average cost per bed-day for specialised residential care facilities, flexible care (hostels) and nursing home type residents; and (b) What is the 2019-20 target and what work is being done to ensure that these targets are met going forward?
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Answered
26 November 2019
Response time
12 days
I am advised:
(a) The target for 2018-19 was derived from the strict application of an Outcomes-Based Management (OBM) allocation to expenditure. WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is currently working with the Department of Health (DOH) to improve the allocation process and derive an improved target that more accurately reflects the cost of service delivery under the indicator definition.
(b) The target for 2019-20 is currently set at $315. WACHS is working with the DOH to ensure targets more accurately reflect the cost of service delivery under the indicator definition.
(a) The target for 2018-19 was derived from the strict application of an Outcomes-Based Management (OBM) allocation to expenditure. WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is currently working with the Department of Health (DOH) to improve the allocation process and derive an improved target that more accurately reflects the cost of service delivery under the indicator definition.
(b) The target for 2019-20 is currently set at $315. WACHS is working with the DOH to ensure targets more accurately reflect the cost of service delivery under the indicator definition.
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