❓ A parliamentary question regarding the death of Mrs. Lorraine Simpson at Joondalup Health Campus due to MRSA, questioning the lack of autopsy/coroner's inquiry and the Minister's confidence in the hospital's infection control. The Minister acknowledges the query and refers to an ongoing review by the Office of Health Review, expressing confidence in the hospital.
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JOONDALUP HEALTH CAMPUS, MRS LORRAINE SIMPSON
(1) Is the minister aware of the circumstances of Mrs Lorraine Simpson who was admitted to Joondalup Health Campus on 10 December 1999 with a painful back and who died on 23 December 1999 as a result of a strain of staphylococcus septicaemia, known as MRSA? (2) Why was there then neither an autopsy nor a coroner’s inquiry? (3) When can her family expect answers to the questions about what happened? (4) Does the minister have confidence in the Joondalup Health Campus, particularly in its infection control procedures? Mr DAY
(1) Is the minister aware of the circumstances of Mrs Lorraine Simpson who was admitted to Joondalup Health Campus on 10 December 1999 with a painful back and who died on 23 December 1999 as a result of a strain of staphylococcus septicaemia, known as MRSA? (2) Why was there then neither an autopsy nor a coroner’s inquiry? (3) When can her family expect answers to the questions about what happened? (4) Does the minister have confidence in the Joondalup Health Campus, particularly in its infection control procedures? Mr DAY
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I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(4) I am not aware of the details of Mrs Simpson’s case but I am aware that the matter was referred to, and is being considered by, the Office of Health Review. The Office of Health Review is an appropriate agency to inquire into any matters of concern that the family may have. I am advised that because a death certificate has been issued, the matter of autopsy or referral to the coroner does not arise. I am also advised that the family has been kept progressively informed by the Office of Health Review and will be advised of the outcome of the inquiries by that office. That information is expected to be made available to the family in the near future. I have confidence in the procedures and services provided at the Joondalup Health Campus. I am not aware of anything in the area of infection control, as raised by the member for Thornlie, that would indicate any problems in the treatment that is provided. However, if the member for Thornlie or anybody else is aware of anything they feel they should make known me I will ensure that it is investigated.
(2) Why was there then neither an autopsy nor a coroner’s inquiry? (3) When can her family expect answers to the questions about what happened? (4) Does the minister have confidence in the Joondalup Health Campus, particularly in its infection control procedures? Mr DAY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(4) I am not aware of the details of Mrs Simpson’s case but I am aware that the matter was referred to, and is being considered by, the Office of Health Review. The Office of Health Review is an appropriate agency to inquire into any matters of concern that the family may have. I am advised that because a death certificate has been issued, the matter of autopsy or referral to the coroner does not arise. I am also advised that the family has been kept progressively informed by the Office of Health Review and will be advised of the outcome of the inquiries by that office. That information is expected to be made available to the family in the near future. I have confidence in the procedures and services provided at the Joondalup Health Campus. I am not aware of anything in the area of infection control, as raised by the member for Thornlie, that would indicate any problems in the treatment that is provided. However, if the member for Thornlie or anybody else is aware of anything they feel they should make known me I will ensure that it is investigated.
(3) When can her family expect answers to the questions about what happened? (4) Does the minister have confidence in the Joondalup Health Campus, particularly in its infection control procedures? Mr DAY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(4) I am not aware of the details of Mrs Simpson’s case but I am aware that the matter was referred to, and is being considered by, the Office of Health Review. The Office of Health Review is an appropriate agency to inquire into any matters of concern that the family may have. I am advised that because a death certificate has been issued, the matter of autopsy or referral to the coroner does not arise. I am also advised that the family has been kept progressively informed by the Office of Health Review and will be advised of the outcome of the inquiries by that office. That information is expected to be made available to the family in the near future. I have confidence in the procedures and services provided at the Joondalup Health Campus. I am not aware of anything in the area of infection control, as raised by the member for Thornlie, that would indicate any problems in the treatment that is provided. However, if the member for Thornlie or anybody else is aware of anything they feel they should make known me I will ensure that it is investigated.
(4) Does the minister have confidence in the Joondalup Health Campus, particularly in its infection control procedures? Mr DAY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(4) I am not aware of the details of Mrs Simpson’s case but I am aware that the matter was referred to, and is being considered by, the Office of Health Review. The Office of Health Review is an appropriate agency to inquire into any matters of concern that the family may have. I am advised that because a death certificate has been issued, the matter of autopsy or referral to the coroner does not arise. I am also advised that the family has been kept progressively informed by the Office of Health Review and will be advised of the outcome of the inquiries by that office. That information is expected to be made available to the family in the near future. I have confidence in the procedures and services provided at the Joondalup Health Campus. I am not aware of anything in the area of infection control, as raised by the member for Thornlie, that would indicate any problems in the treatment that is provided. However, if the member for Thornlie or anybody else is aware of anything they feel they should make known me I will ensure that it is investigated.
Mr DAY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(4) I am not aware of the details of Mrs Simpson’s case but I am aware that the matter was referred to, and is being considered by, the Office of Health Review. The Office of Health Review is an appropriate agency to inquire into any matters of concern that the family may have. I am advised that because a death certificate has been issued, the matter of autopsy or referral to the coroner does not arise. I am also advised that the family has been kept progressively informed by the Office of Health Review and will be advised of the outcome of the inquiries by that office. That information is expected to be made available to the family in the near future. I have confidence in the procedures and services provided at the Joondalup Health Campus. I am not aware of anything in the area of infection control, as raised by the member for Thornlie, that would indicate any problems in the treatment that is provided. However, if the member for Thornlie or anybody else is aware of anything they feel they should make known me I will ensure that it is investigated.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(4) I am not aware of the details of Mrs Simpson’s case but I am aware that the matter was referred to, and is being considered by, the Office of Health Review. The Office of Health Review is an appropriate agency to inquire into any matters of concern that the family may have. I am advised that because a death certificate has been issued, the matter of autopsy or referral to the coroner does not arise. I am also advised that the family has been kept progressively informed by the Office of Health Review and will be advised of the outcome of the inquiries by that office. That information is expected to be made available to the family in the near future. I have confidence in the procedures and services provided at the Joondalup Health Campus. I am not aware of anything in the area of infection control, as raised by the member for Thornlie, that would indicate any problems in the treatment that is provided. However, if the member for Thornlie or anybody else is aware of anything they feel they should make known me I will ensure that it is investigated.
(1)-(4) I am not aware of the details of Mrs Simpson’s case but I am aware that the matter was referred to, and is being considered by, the Office of Health Review. The Office of Health Review is an appropriate agency to inquire into any matters of concern that the family may have. I am advised that because a death certificate has been issued, the matter of autopsy or referral to the coroner does not arise. I am also advised that the family has been kept progressively informed by the Office of Health Review and will be advised of the outcome of the inquiries by that office. That information is expected to be made available to the family in the near future. I have confidence in the procedures and services provided at the Joondalup Health Campus. I am not aware of anything in the area of infection control, as raised by the member for Thornlie, that would indicate any problems in the treatment that is provided. However, if the member for Thornlie or anybody else is aware of anything they feel they should make known me I will ensure that it is investigated.
(2) Why was there then neither an autopsy nor a coroner’s inquiry? (3) When can her family expect answers to the questions about what happened? (4) Does the minister have confidence in the Joondalup Health Campus, particularly in its infection control procedures? Mr DAY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(4) I am not aware of the details of Mrs Simpson’s case but I am aware that the matter was referred to, and is being considered by, the Office of Health Review. The Office of Health Review is an appropriate agency to inquire into any matters of concern that the family may have. I am advised that because a death certificate has been issued, the matter of autopsy or referral to the coroner does not arise. I am also advised that the family has been kept progressively informed by the Office of Health Review and will be advised of the outcome of the inquiries by that office. That information is expected to be made available to the family in the near future. I have confidence in the procedures and services provided at the Joondalup Health Campus. I am not aware of anything in the area of infection control, as raised by the member for Thornlie, that would indicate any problems in the treatment that is provided. However, if the member for Thornlie or anybody else is aware of anything they feel they should make known me I will ensure that it is investigated.
(3) When can her family expect answers to the questions about what happened? (4) Does the minister have confidence in the Joondalup Health Campus, particularly in its infection control procedures? Mr DAY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(4) I am not aware of the details of Mrs Simpson’s case but I am aware that the matter was referred to, and is being considered by, the Office of Health Review. The Office of Health Review is an appropriate agency to inquire into any matters of concern that the family may have. I am advised that because a death certificate has been issued, the matter of autopsy or referral to the coroner does not arise. I am also advised that the family has been kept progressively informed by the Office of Health Review and will be advised of the outcome of the inquiries by that office. That information is expected to be made available to the family in the near future. I have confidence in the procedures and services provided at the Joondalup Health Campus. I am not aware of anything in the area of infection control, as raised by the member for Thornlie, that would indicate any problems in the treatment that is provided. However, if the member for Thornlie or anybody else is aware of anything they feel they should make known me I will ensure that it is investigated.
(4) Does the minister have confidence in the Joondalup Health Campus, particularly in its infection control procedures? Mr DAY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(4) I am not aware of the details of Mrs Simpson’s case but I am aware that the matter was referred to, and is being considered by, the Office of Health Review. The Office of Health Review is an appropriate agency to inquire into any matters of concern that the family may have. I am advised that because a death certificate has been issued, the matter of autopsy or referral to the coroner does not arise. I am also advised that the family has been kept progressively informed by the Office of Health Review and will be advised of the outcome of the inquiries by that office. That information is expected to be made available to the family in the near future. I have confidence in the procedures and services provided at the Joondalup Health Campus. I am not aware of anything in the area of infection control, as raised by the member for Thornlie, that would indicate any problems in the treatment that is provided. However, if the member for Thornlie or anybody else is aware of anything they feel they should make known me I will ensure that it is investigated.
Mr DAY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(4) I am not aware of the details of Mrs Simpson’s case but I am aware that the matter was referred to, and is being considered by, the Office of Health Review. The Office of Health Review is an appropriate agency to inquire into any matters of concern that the family may have. I am advised that because a death certificate has been issued, the matter of autopsy or referral to the coroner does not arise. I am also advised that the family has been kept progressively informed by the Office of Health Review and will be advised of the outcome of the inquiries by that office. That information is expected to be made available to the family in the near future. I have confidence in the procedures and services provided at the Joondalup Health Campus. I am not aware of anything in the area of infection control, as raised by the member for Thornlie, that would indicate any problems in the treatment that is provided. However, if the member for Thornlie or anybody else is aware of anything they feel they should make known me I will ensure that it is investigated.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1)-(4) I am not aware of the details of Mrs Simpson’s case but I am aware that the matter was referred to, and is being considered by, the Office of Health Review. The Office of Health Review is an appropriate agency to inquire into any matters of concern that the family may have. I am advised that because a death certificate has been issued, the matter of autopsy or referral to the coroner does not arise. I am also advised that the family has been kept progressively informed by the Office of Health Review and will be advised of the outcome of the inquiries by that office. That information is expected to be made available to the family in the near future. I have confidence in the procedures and services provided at the Joondalup Health Campus. I am not aware of anything in the area of infection control, as raised by the member for Thornlie, that would indicate any problems in the treatment that is provided. However, if the member for Thornlie or anybody else is aware of anything they feel they should make known me I will ensure that it is investigated.
(1)-(4) I am not aware of the details of Mrs Simpson’s case but I am aware that the matter was referred to, and is being considered by, the Office of Health Review. The Office of Health Review is an appropriate agency to inquire into any matters of concern that the family may have. I am advised that because a death certificate has been issued, the matter of autopsy or referral to the coroner does not arise. I am also advised that the family has been kept progressively informed by the Office of Health Review and will be advised of the outcome of the inquiries by that office. That information is expected to be made available to the family in the near future. I have confidence in the procedures and services provided at the Joondalup Health Campus. I am not aware of anything in the area of infection control, as raised by the member for Thornlie, that would indicate any problems in the treatment that is provided. However, if the member for Thornlie or anybody else is aware of anything they feel they should make known me I will ensure that it is investigated.
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