This parliamentary question seeks information regarding occupational therapist positions, wait times, and the number of children on the waitlist in the South West electoral region. The answer provides specific figures for FTE positions, vacancy status, wait times, and the number of children awaiting consultation.

AnsweredQoN 1877Legislative Council
Asked
22 October 2014
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I refer to occupational therapists in the South West electoral region, and I ask: (a) how many full time equivalent positions are located in the South West and where are they located; (b) how many positions are currently vacant; (c) what is the wait time for a consultation; and (d) how many children are currently on the wait list for a consultation?

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Answered
2 December 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
41 days
As at 22 October 2014 -
(a) 26.61 full time equivalent occupational therapists are employed in the South West health service region.  Positions located at Bunbury Hospital; Hudson Road Community Health Centre; Harvey; Wellington; Warren Blackwood; Busselton; and Margaret River.
(b)  Nil.
(c)  All referrals are prioritised and urgent referrals are seen within one - two weeks, average wait time is eight - nine weeks.
(d)  105.

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