❓ A WA parliamentarian inquires about the possibility of service clubs funding a dialysis machine in Bridgetown. The Minister responds, outlining costs and current plans, discouraging a small, isolated unit.
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DIALYSIS MACHINES — SOUTH WEST REGION
I refer to the lack of dialysis machines in the south west region for the number of patients who have urgent need for use. There is a great need in our small community. I have questions on notice about the number of patients needing dialysis in the south west. (1) If service clubs in a community were to raise money to buy a dialysis machine that would service patients around the Bridgetown area, how much money would it cost to buy a dialysis machine? (2) Would the Department of Health allow a dialysis machine to be set up in Bridgetown if the service clubs went ahead with the intention to purchase one for usage at the Bridgetown Hospital? (3) There has been no formal approach to service clubs, but it is being discussed at a local level. What is the minister’s view to this approach being taken? Hon SUE ELLERY
I refer to the lack of dialysis machines in the south west region for the number of patients who have urgent need for use. There is a great need in our small community. I have questions on notice about the number of patients needing dialysis in the south west. (1) If service clubs in a community were to raise money to buy a dialysis machine that would service patients around the Bridgetown area, how much money would it cost to buy a dialysis machine? (2) Would the Department of Health allow a dialysis machine to be set up in Bridgetown if the service clubs went ahead with the intention to purchase one for usage at the Bridgetown Hospital? (3) There has been no formal approach to service clubs, but it is being discussed at a local level. What is the minister’s view to this approach being taken? Hon SUE ELLERY
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) When considering a dialysis service, there are many factors to be considered. The procurement of a single dialysis machine would cost between $20 000 and $25 000. However, a backup machine would also be required, thus increasing the machine cost to $50 000. Other resourcing factors, such as water quality, water treatment, the ongoing availability of specially trained staff, support structures and services are also required. The estimated cost of supporting infrastructure is likely to be upwards of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any expansion of the service needs to be well considered, given the resource demands of providing a sustainable dialysis service across the south west and in line with the statewide plan for renal services. (2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
(1) If service clubs in a community were to raise money to buy a dialysis machine that would service patients around the Bridgetown area, how much money would it cost to buy a dialysis machine? (2) Would the Department of Health allow a dialysis machine to be set up in Bridgetown if the service clubs went ahead with the intention to purchase one for usage at the Bridgetown Hospital? (3) There has been no formal approach to service clubs, but it is being discussed at a local level. What is the minister’s view to this approach being taken? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) When considering a dialysis service, there are many factors to be considered. The procurement of a single dialysis machine would cost between $20 000 and $25 000. However, a backup machine would also be required, thus increasing the machine cost to $50 000. Other resourcing factors, such as water quality, water treatment, the ongoing availability of specially trained staff, support structures and services are also required. The estimated cost of supporting infrastructure is likely to be upwards of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any expansion of the service needs to be well considered, given the resource demands of providing a sustainable dialysis service across the south west and in line with the statewide plan for renal services. (2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
(2) Would the Department of Health allow a dialysis machine to be set up in Bridgetown if the service clubs went ahead with the intention to purchase one for usage at the Bridgetown Hospital? (3) There has been no formal approach to service clubs, but it is being discussed at a local level. What is the minister’s view to this approach being taken? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) When considering a dialysis service, there are many factors to be considered. The procurement of a single dialysis machine would cost between $20 000 and $25 000. However, a backup machine would also be required, thus increasing the machine cost to $50 000. Other resourcing factors, such as water quality, water treatment, the ongoing availability of specially trained staff, support structures and services are also required. The estimated cost of supporting infrastructure is likely to be upwards of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any expansion of the service needs to be well considered, given the resource demands of providing a sustainable dialysis service across the south west and in line with the statewide plan for renal services. (2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
(3) There has been no formal approach to service clubs, but it is being discussed at a local level. What is the minister’s view to this approach being taken? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) When considering a dialysis service, there are many factors to be considered. The procurement of a single dialysis machine would cost between $20 000 and $25 000. However, a backup machine would also be required, thus increasing the machine cost to $50 000. Other resourcing factors, such as water quality, water treatment, the ongoing availability of specially trained staff, support structures and services are also required. The estimated cost of supporting infrastructure is likely to be upwards of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any expansion of the service needs to be well considered, given the resource demands of providing a sustainable dialysis service across the south west and in line with the statewide plan for renal services. (2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) When considering a dialysis service, there are many factors to be considered. The procurement of a single dialysis machine would cost between $20 000 and $25 000. However, a backup machine would also be required, thus increasing the machine cost to $50 000. Other resourcing factors, such as water quality, water treatment, the ongoing availability of specially trained staff, support structures and services are also required. The estimated cost of supporting infrastructure is likely to be upwards of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any expansion of the service needs to be well considered, given the resource demands of providing a sustainable dialysis service across the south west and in line with the statewide plan for renal services. (2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) When considering a dialysis service, there are many factors to be considered. The procurement of a single dialysis machine would cost between $20 000 and $25 000. However, a backup machine would also be required, thus increasing the machine cost to $50 000. Other resourcing factors, such as water quality, water treatment, the ongoing availability of specially trained staff, support structures and services are also required. The estimated cost of supporting infrastructure is likely to be upwards of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any expansion of the service needs to be well considered, given the resource demands of providing a sustainable dialysis service across the south west and in line with the statewide plan for renal services. (2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
(1) When considering a dialysis service, there are many factors to be considered. The procurement of a single dialysis machine would cost between $20 000 and $25 000. However, a backup machine would also be required, thus increasing the machine cost to $50 000. Other resourcing factors, such as water quality, water treatment, the ongoing availability of specially trained staff, support structures and services are also required. The estimated cost of supporting infrastructure is likely to be upwards of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any expansion of the service needs to be well considered, given the resource demands of providing a sustainable dialysis service across the south west and in line with the statewide plan for renal services. (2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
(2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
(3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
(1) If service clubs in a community were to raise money to buy a dialysis machine that would service patients around the Bridgetown area, how much money would it cost to buy a dialysis machine? (2) Would the Department of Health allow a dialysis machine to be set up in Bridgetown if the service clubs went ahead with the intention to purchase one for usage at the Bridgetown Hospital? (3) There has been no formal approach to service clubs, but it is being discussed at a local level. What is the minister’s view to this approach being taken? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) When considering a dialysis service, there are many factors to be considered. The procurement of a single dialysis machine would cost between $20 000 and $25 000. However, a backup machine would also be required, thus increasing the machine cost to $50 000. Other resourcing factors, such as water quality, water treatment, the ongoing availability of specially trained staff, support structures and services are also required. The estimated cost of supporting infrastructure is likely to be upwards of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any expansion of the service needs to be well considered, given the resource demands of providing a sustainable dialysis service across the south west and in line with the statewide plan for renal services. (2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
(2) Would the Department of Health allow a dialysis machine to be set up in Bridgetown if the service clubs went ahead with the intention to purchase one for usage at the Bridgetown Hospital? (3) There has been no formal approach to service clubs, but it is being discussed at a local level. What is the minister’s view to this approach being taken? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) When considering a dialysis service, there are many factors to be considered. The procurement of a single dialysis machine would cost between $20 000 and $25 000. However, a backup machine would also be required, thus increasing the machine cost to $50 000. Other resourcing factors, such as water quality, water treatment, the ongoing availability of specially trained staff, support structures and services are also required. The estimated cost of supporting infrastructure is likely to be upwards of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any expansion of the service needs to be well considered, given the resource demands of providing a sustainable dialysis service across the south west and in line with the statewide plan for renal services. (2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
(3) There has been no formal approach to service clubs, but it is being discussed at a local level. What is the minister’s view to this approach being taken? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) When considering a dialysis service, there are many factors to be considered. The procurement of a single dialysis machine would cost between $20 000 and $25 000. However, a backup machine would also be required, thus increasing the machine cost to $50 000. Other resourcing factors, such as water quality, water treatment, the ongoing availability of specially trained staff, support structures and services are also required. The estimated cost of supporting infrastructure is likely to be upwards of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any expansion of the service needs to be well considered, given the resource demands of providing a sustainable dialysis service across the south west and in line with the statewide plan for renal services. (2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) When considering a dialysis service, there are many factors to be considered. The procurement of a single dialysis machine would cost between $20 000 and $25 000. However, a backup machine would also be required, thus increasing the machine cost to $50 000. Other resourcing factors, such as water quality, water treatment, the ongoing availability of specially trained staff, support structures and services are also required. The estimated cost of supporting infrastructure is likely to be upwards of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any expansion of the service needs to be well considered, given the resource demands of providing a sustainable dialysis service across the south west and in line with the statewide plan for renal services. (2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) When considering a dialysis service, there are many factors to be considered. The procurement of a single dialysis machine would cost between $20 000 and $25 000. However, a backup machine would also be required, thus increasing the machine cost to $50 000. Other resourcing factors, such as water quality, water treatment, the ongoing availability of specially trained staff, support structures and services are also required. The estimated cost of supporting infrastructure is likely to be upwards of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any expansion of the service needs to be well considered, given the resource demands of providing a sustainable dialysis service across the south west and in line with the statewide plan for renal services. (2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
(1) When considering a dialysis service, there are many factors to be considered. The procurement of a single dialysis machine would cost between $20 000 and $25 000. However, a backup machine would also be required, thus increasing the machine cost to $50 000. Other resourcing factors, such as water quality, water treatment, the ongoing availability of specially trained staff, support structures and services are also required. The estimated cost of supporting infrastructure is likely to be upwards of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Any expansion of the service needs to be well considered, given the resource demands of providing a sustainable dialysis service across the south west and in line with the statewide plan for renal services. (2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
(2) No. The development of very small units is not within the immediate plan to resolve the current demand issues. The model of linked units of a sustainable size is preferred. There are alternatives to a hospital-based dialysis service. Patients should discuss with their renal physician and determine whether home dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are viable or clinically appropriate options. (3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
(3) The service clubs should discuss their proposals with the local district manager at Bridgetown Hospital so the full range of issues or assistance can be considered and a sustainable model developed.
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