Ms Mettam questions the Health Minister regarding the implementation of recommendations from the inquiry into Aishwarya Aswath's death, specifically concerning the supernumerary resuscitation team and overall progress. The Minister confirms the team is in place but one recommendation remains outstanding with an expected implementation date.

AnsweredQoN 39Legislative Assembly
Asked
30 April 2025
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I refer to the 30 recommendations from the independent inquiry into Perth Children’s Hospital following the death of Aishwarya Aswath in April 2021: (a) As the minister originally responsible, is it acceptable that, after two years, Perth Children’s Hospital still does not have a supernumerary resuscitation team in place; and (b) Have all 30 recommendations been implemented: (i) If not, how many recommendations remain unimplemented; and (ii) Does the Minister have a timeline for the implementation of the remaining recommendations?

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Answered
29 May 2025
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
7 days
(a)The Perth Children’s Hospital supernumerary resuscitation nursing team has been fully in place since 1 October 2023.
(b) No.
(i). One.
(ii) It is anticipated this recommendation will be implemented by June 2025.

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