❓ The WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on the management framework for releasing prisoners who test positive for COVID-19, specifically regarding quarantine procedures. The answer outlines a transition plan involving community health providers, accommodation assessment, and social isolation in line with Department of Health guidelines.
AnsweredQoN 6101Legislative Assembly
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(1) What is the management framework for the release of a prisoner who has tested positive for COVID-19? (i.e. where will the prisoner be required to quarantine for 14 days)? (2) How will the 14 days of quarantine be managed?
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Answered
19 May 2020
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services
Response time
6 days
(1) A prisoner who has completed their sentence in full and who has tested positive for COVID19, will be released to freedom with a transition plan that is inclusive of ensuring the continuity of care with a community health provider, assessment of accommodation suitability and if necessary provided for.
The possibility of discharge has been included in the assessment tools used by Nurses and Doctors to ensure this risk is identified early.
This plan will identify a place where social isolation can be conducted in line with Australian Government – Department of Health medical advice.
(2) A ‘Managing Isolation Guideline’ is available on the Australian Government – Department of Health website.
The possibility of discharge has been included in the assessment tools used by Nurses and Doctors to ensure this risk is identified early.
This plan will identify a place where social isolation can be conducted in line with Australian Government – Department of Health medical advice.
(2) A ‘Managing Isolation Guideline’ is available on the Australian Government – Department of Health website.
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