❓ Hon Adele Farina inquired about a review of helicopter patient transport versus ambulance to regional hospitals. The Minister responded that WA Health has not conducted such a review, as the helicopter service is managed by DFES.
AnsweredQoN 3334Legislative Council
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(1) Has Western Australia Health conducted a review of the use of the helicopter service to air lift patients to hospitals in Perth as opposed to transporting patients by ambulance to the nearest regional hospital? (2) If yes to (1), when was the review conducted? (3) Will the Minister table the review report and, if not, why not?
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Answered
22 September 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
35 days
(1) No. The helicopter service is operated by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. The Department of Health and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services are in close communication regarding policy and guidelines regarding patient transport by helicopter.
(2-3) Not applicable.
(2-3) Not applicable.
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