Hon Adele Farina asks about the Department of Health's reviews of country ambulance services, including frequency, dates, and report availability. The Minister confirms a specific review in 2011 and tables the report.

AnsweredQoN 4487Legislative Council
Asked
12 October 2016
Portfolio
Health

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(1) When
did the Department of Health last conduct a thorough
review of country ambulance services? (2) Will
the Minister table a copy of the review report? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) In the last 20 years, how many times has the Department
of Health (not St John Ambulance) undertaken a review of country ambulance
services? (5) Will the Minister specify the date of each of the county
ambulance service reviews undertaken in the last 20 years?

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Answered
16 November 2016
Responded by
Minister for Planning representing the Minister for Health
Response time
35 days
(1) WA Health’s road based patient transport services have been the subject of multiple reviews and enquiries over the last 15 years. Most reviews have included a section on country ambulance services. One review conducted by the Department of Health was specifically in relation to country ambulance services; that review was finalised in February 2011.
(2) Yes [see tabled paper no.]
(3) Not applicable.
(4-5) See answer (1).

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