❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on the implementation of the National Standard on Open Disclosure within WA Mental Health Services. The answer confirms a state-wide policy is being implemented and monitored, but notes the Mental Health Act 1996 takes precedence in cases of conflict.
AnsweredQoN 1040Legislative Assembly
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(1) Do Western Australian Mental Health Services have an implemented
Policy on Open Disclosure
in line with the
National Standard on Open Disclosure
endorsed by all Australian Health Ministers in 2003; and
(a) if not, why not?
(2) If yes to Question 1:
(a) is this policy applied as a mandated practice subject to monitoring;
(b) what provisions are in place to measure compliance with this policy in practice; and
(c) is the policy required to be applied in the management of complaints by consumers and carers?
(3) Does the Chief Psychiatrist apply this policy in his enquiries into complaints about clinical management of patients by consumers and carers?
Policy on Open Disclosure
in line with the
National Standard on Open Disclosure
endorsed by all Australian Health Ministers in 2003; and
(a) if not, why not?
(2) If yes to Question 1:
(a) is this policy applied as a mandated practice subject to monitoring;
(b) what provisions are in place to measure compliance with this policy in practice; and
(c) is the policy required to be applied in the management of complaints by consumers and carers?
(3) Does the Chief Psychiatrist apply this policy in his enquiries into complaints about clinical management of patients by consumers and carers?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
11 August 2009
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
62 days
(1) The WA Open Disclosure Policy is a state-wide policy that came into effect on 28
May 2009 for commencement of implementation by June 2009.
(a) Not applicable.
(2) (a) Compliance with the WA Open Disclosure Policy is mandatory.
(b) Compliance with the policy will be a performance indicator in the WA Health Operational Plan 2009-2010 via the
WA Strategic Plan for Safety and Quality in Health Care 2008-2013
Year 2 Action Plan.
Following the implementation of the WA Open Disclosure Policy within Mental Health Services monitoring will be conducted as part of the Chief Psychiatrist's Clinical Governance Review Program.
(c) No.
(3) Following the implementation of the WA Open Disclosure Policy the Chief Psychiatrist and Mental Health Services will be required to be compliant with the Policy. Both parties are also required to comply with the
Mental Health Act 1996
(MHA).
As the requirements under the MHA are legislated where there are conflicts between the WA Open Disclosure Policy and the MHA the legislation will prevail.
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May 2009 for commencement of implementation by June 2009.
(a) Not applicable.
(2) (a) Compliance with the WA Open Disclosure Policy is mandatory.
(b) Compliance with the policy will be a performance indicator in the WA Health Operational Plan 2009-2010 via the
WA Strategic Plan for Safety and Quality in Health Care 2008-2013
Year 2 Action Plan.
Following the implementation of the WA Open Disclosure Policy within Mental Health Services monitoring will be conducted as part of the Chief Psychiatrist's Clinical Governance Review Program.
(c) No.
(3) Following the implementation of the WA Open Disclosure Policy the Chief Psychiatrist and Mental Health Services will be required to be compliant with the Policy. Both parties are also required to comply with the
Mental Health Act 1996
(MHA).
As the requirements under the MHA are legislated where there are conflicts between the WA Open Disclosure Policy and the MHA the legislation will prevail.
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