❓ The Minister for Health provides a detailed breakdown of renal dialysis units and their capacity across regional WA, outlining expansion plans and provisions for patients without local access.
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(1) Can the Minister list the number and capacity of renal dialysis units in the following regions: (a) Goldfields; (b) Great Southern; (c) Kimberley; (d) Midwest; (e) Pilbara; (f) South West; and (g) Wheatbelt? (2) Are there any plans to purchase further renal dialysis machines for regional Western Australia? (3) What provisions are made for patients in regional areas who do not have access to a renal dialysis machine at a local health services provider?
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Answered
25 June 2013
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
34 days
(1) (a) There is one renal dialysis unit based at Kalgoorlie Hospital which has seven dialysis chairs treating 28 patients.
(b) There is one renal dialysis unit based at Albany Hospital which has six dialysis chairs treating 12 patients.
(c) There are four renal dialysis centres in the Kimberley. All are managed by the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service Council (KAMSC).
Kimberley Satellite Dialysis Centre (Broome) has 10 dialysis chairs treating 40 patients.
Derby Satellite Dialysis Centre is a new centre that commenced service delivery 6 May
2013. There are 10 dialysis chairs currently treating 16 patients. This will increase to 26 patients from 2014/15; 36 patients from 2015/16; and a maximum of 40 patients from 2016/17.
Kununurra Satellite Dialysis Centre is a new centre that commenced service delivery 21 May 2013. There are six dialysis chairs currently treating 12 patients. This will increase to 18 patients from 2014/15 and a maximum of 24 patients from 2013/14.
Fitzroy Crossing Dialysis Centre currently has two dialysis chairs treating eight patients. This will increase to four chairs from 2014/15 and treat up to 16 patients.
The phased increase to capacity across the Kimberley acknowledges that until the hostel accommodation is constructed, only patients that have a place to reside can be treated. It also allows KAMSC time to recruit and train staff.
(d) There is one renal dialysis unit based at the Geraldton Hospital which has nine chairs treating 30 patients.
(e) There is one renal dialysis unit based at Hedland Health Campus which has 11 chairs treating 36 patients.
(f) There are two renal dialysis centres treating up to 36 patients with capacity for an additional 14 patients. Both are managed by St John of God Health Care. Bunbury has seven chairs. Busselton has six chairs.
(g) Nil.
(2) The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Renal Dialysis Plan 2010-2021 outlines the expansion of renal dialysis services in regional Western Australia.
The WA Government, during the recent State Government election, also committed a further $4.2million to establish a four-chair renal dialysis Satellite Outreach service and home or community dialysis service for up to 10 patients in the Wheatbelt.
(3) Home dialysis is an option for people assessed clinically suitable for peritoneal dialysis or home haemodialysis.
For peritoneal dialysis, patients must undergo training to manage their own therapy and prescription. A clean environment and appropriate temperature controlled storage area is required to perform the peritoneal dialysis, with clean water and sewerage services and the ability to ensure all biological waste, sharps and rubbish can be removed.
For home haemodialysis, patients must also undergo training to manage their own therapy and have a reliable family member or carer trained to assist them. Patients need a house that is in good repair, with clean water and sewerage services, and the ability to ensure all biological waste, sharps and rubbish can be removed.
(b) There is one renal dialysis unit based at Albany Hospital which has six dialysis chairs treating 12 patients.
(c) There are four renal dialysis centres in the Kimberley. All are managed by the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service Council (KAMSC).
Kimberley Satellite Dialysis Centre (Broome) has 10 dialysis chairs treating 40 patients.
Derby Satellite Dialysis Centre is a new centre that commenced service delivery 6 May
2013. There are 10 dialysis chairs currently treating 16 patients. This will increase to 26 patients from 2014/15; 36 patients from 2015/16; and a maximum of 40 patients from 2016/17.
Kununurra Satellite Dialysis Centre is a new centre that commenced service delivery 21 May 2013. There are six dialysis chairs currently treating 12 patients. This will increase to 18 patients from 2014/15 and a maximum of 24 patients from 2013/14.
Fitzroy Crossing Dialysis Centre currently has two dialysis chairs treating eight patients. This will increase to four chairs from 2014/15 and treat up to 16 patients.
The phased increase to capacity across the Kimberley acknowledges that until the hostel accommodation is constructed, only patients that have a place to reside can be treated. It also allows KAMSC time to recruit and train staff.
(d) There is one renal dialysis unit based at the Geraldton Hospital which has nine chairs treating 30 patients.
(e) There is one renal dialysis unit based at Hedland Health Campus which has 11 chairs treating 36 patients.
(f) There are two renal dialysis centres treating up to 36 patients with capacity for an additional 14 patients. Both are managed by St John of God Health Care. Bunbury has seven chairs. Busselton has six chairs.
(g) Nil.
(2) The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Renal Dialysis Plan 2010-2021 outlines the expansion of renal dialysis services in regional Western Australia.
The WA Government, during the recent State Government election, also committed a further $4.2million to establish a four-chair renal dialysis Satellite Outreach service and home or community dialysis service for up to 10 patients in the Wheatbelt.
(3) Home dialysis is an option for people assessed clinically suitable for peritoneal dialysis or home haemodialysis.
For peritoneal dialysis, patients must undergo training to manage their own therapy and prescription. A clean environment and appropriate temperature controlled storage area is required to perform the peritoneal dialysis, with clean water and sewerage services and the ability to ensure all biological waste, sharps and rubbish can be removed.
For home haemodialysis, patients must also undergo training to manage their own therapy and have a reliable family member or carer trained to assist them. Patients need a house that is in good repair, with clean water and sewerage services, and the ability to ensure all biological waste, sharps and rubbish can be removed.
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