Hon Nick Goiran asks about outdated cardiac equipment at Fiona Stanley Hospital and its impact on procedures. The response indicates a business case for upgrades is underway, with minimal disruption to services.

AnsweredQoN 540Legislative Council
Asked
9 September 2025
Portfolio
Health Infrastructure

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I refer to page 321 of Budget Paper No.2, Volume 1, line-item "Works In Progress", and I ask: (a) does Fiona Stanley Hospital have any cardiac equipment that has passed its recommended replacement date; (b) if yes to (a), by what date will this equipment be replaced; and (c) have any surgical procedures been affected by this equipment failing during the procedures?

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Answered
14 October 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health Infrastructure
Response time
6 days
(a – b)
Significant medical equipment requires extensive forward planning to ensure appropriate fit-out and commissioning. Health Service Providers are responsible for undertaking the necessary planning and developing business cases to support procurement. A business case for the upgrade of cardiac catheterisation laboratory equipment at Fiona Stanley Hospital is currently in progress. There have been no diagnostic delays, and reporting remains accurate.
(c)
One procedure was affected but was moved to the alternative adjacent lab and completed within the hour.

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