❓ Mr. Kirkup questions the low Emergency Department cost per weighted activity unit in the North Metropolitan Health Service compared to other metropolitan providers. The Minister attributes the difference to inherent variations in ED operations across sites and provides a cost breakdown for two hospitals.
AnsweredQoN 5659Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 October 2019
Member
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health
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I refer to page 47 of the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) 2018-19 Annual Report, and ask: (a) Why is it that the Emergency Department (ED) cost per weighted activity unit in NMHS was the lowest in the metropolitan area at more than 12% below target, compared to all other metropolitan health service providers; and (b) What is the breakdown of ED cost per weight activity unit for each hospital in NMHS?
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Answered
26 November 2019
Response time
12 days
I am advised:
(a) ED cost per weighted activity unit are impacted by inherent differences in the workflow, structures, case mix and operations of EDs across sites.
(b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital - $5,943 per ED WAU
King Edward Memorial Hospital - $6,546 per ED WAU
(a) ED cost per weighted activity unit are impacted by inherent differences in the workflow, structures, case mix and operations of EDs across sites.
(b) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital - $5,943 per ED WAU
King Edward Memorial Hospital - $6,546 per ED WAU
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