❓ A WA parliamentary question investigates the removal of desserts from lunch menus at Armadale-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital, inquiring about the reasons, cost savings, and whether other hospitals have taken similar measures. The response clarifies the situation and denies cost-cutting as the primary motive.
AnsweredQoN 7584Legislative Assembly
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(1) Has the serving of desserts with the patient's meals been abolished at the Armadale-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital, and if yes:
(a) when was this decision actioned;
(b) are both public and private patients denied desserts; and
(c) was the reason for the decision a cost cutting measure, and if yes how much money will be saved on an annual basis?
(2) Is the catering services at the Armadale-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital performed in-house or has it been contracted out, and if contracted out what is the name of the company?
(3) Have any other public hospitals in Western Australia, removed the provision of desserts to their patients, and if yes how much money will be saved annually?
(a) when was this decision actioned;
(b) are both public and private patients denied desserts; and
(c) was the reason for the decision a cost cutting measure, and if yes how much money will be saved on an annual basis?
(2) Is the catering services at the Armadale-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital performed in-house or has it been contracted out, and if contracted out what is the name of the company?
(3) Have any other public hospitals in Western Australia, removed the provision of desserts to their patients, and if yes how much money will be saved annually?
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Answered
15 May 2012
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
54 days
(1) Yes. The desserts have been removed from the lunch menu. Desserts are still being served with the evening meal.
(a) Saturday, 17 March 2012.
(b) Yes.
(c) No. The reason for the decision was not cost cutting. The redesigned menu ensures standardisation of menu choices for all patients. A reduction in food waste is expected, with savings estimated at around $20,000 per annum.
(2) Armadale Health Service catering is performed in-house.
(3) No.
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(a) Saturday, 17 March 2012.
(b) Yes.
(c) No. The reason for the decision was not cost cutting. The redesigned menu ensures standardisation of menu choices for all patients. A reduction in food waste is expected, with savings estimated at around $20,000 per annum.
(2) Armadale Health Service catering is performed in-house.
(3) No.
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