❓ Hon Barbara Scott questions the Minister for Health about the expedited relocation of Woodside services to Kaleeya Hospital, querying the reasons for the rushed timeline and associated costs. The Minister's response focuses on infection control, facility standards, and positive outcomes for staff and patients.
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I note that the South Metropolitan Area Health Service Chief Executive Officer, Linda Smith, advised in the briefing note to the Minister, that the move of Woodside would take 14 months, because that was the time required to properly plan and complete the move of Woodside services to Kaleeya Hospital -
(1) For what reasons did the Minister require the move to be complete in 18 weeks by 3 April 2006?
(2) Why is there a rush to have the contractors complete the re-fit by 24 March?
(3) Who has set this timeframe and why?
(4) What is the extra cost to have the contractors working 10 to 12 hours a day and how is this extra cost being paid or negotiated?
(5) What benefits are there for staff in this rush to move?
(6) What benefits are there for patients in this rush to move?
(1) For what reasons did the Minister require the move to be complete in 18 weeks by 3 April 2006?
(2) Why is there a rush to have the contractors complete the re-fit by 24 March?
(3) Who has set this timeframe and why?
(4) What is the extra cost to have the contractors working 10 to 12 hours a day and how is this extra cost being paid or negotiated?
(5) What benefits are there for staff in this rush to move?
(6) What benefits are there for patients in this rush to move?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
6 April 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
21 days
2) This will allow sufficient time for the area to be cleaned and comply with infection control requirements. 3) The Facilities Manager responsible for the renovations has set this timeframe to ensure that the work is completed, the area cleaned and the new unit is operational by 3 April 2006. 4) There is no extra cost. 5) Many of the staff are looking forward to working in the new maternity unit and establishing a quality service for their patients. 6) Mothers will be able to have their babies in new delivery rooms that comply with Australian Standards and be accommodated in a modern facility.
3) The Facilities Manager responsible for the renovations has set this timeframe to ensure that the work is completed, the area cleaned and the new unit is operational by 3 April 2006. 4) There is no extra cost. 5) Many of the staff are looking forward to working in the new maternity unit and establishing a quality service for their patients. 6) Mothers will be able to have their babies in new delivery rooms that comply with Australian Standards and be accommodated in a modern facility.
4) There is no extra cost. 5) Many of the staff are looking forward to working in the new maternity unit and establishing a quality service for their patients. 6) Mothers will be able to have their babies in new delivery rooms that comply with Australian Standards and be accommodated in a modern facility.
5) Many of the staff are looking forward to working in the new maternity unit and establishing a quality service for their patients. 6) Mothers will be able to have their babies in new delivery rooms that comply with Australian Standards and be accommodated in a modern facility.
6) Mothers will be able to have their babies in new delivery rooms that comply with Australian Standards and be accommodated in a modern facility.
3) The Facilities Manager responsible for the renovations has set this timeframe to ensure that the work is completed, the area cleaned and the new unit is operational by 3 April 2006. 4) There is no extra cost. 5) Many of the staff are looking forward to working in the new maternity unit and establishing a quality service for their patients. 6) Mothers will be able to have their babies in new delivery rooms that comply with Australian Standards and be accommodated in a modern facility.
4) There is no extra cost. 5) Many of the staff are looking forward to working in the new maternity unit and establishing a quality service for their patients. 6) Mothers will be able to have their babies in new delivery rooms that comply with Australian Standards and be accommodated in a modern facility.
5) Many of the staff are looking forward to working in the new maternity unit and establishing a quality service for their patients. 6) Mothers will be able to have their babies in new delivery rooms that comply with Australian Standards and be accommodated in a modern facility.
6) Mothers will be able to have their babies in new delivery rooms that comply with Australian Standards and be accommodated in a modern facility.
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