❓ A parliamentary question asks the Minister for Education and Training about establishing a hand washing policy in schools. The Minister acknowledges the importance of hand washing and states the department is reviewing the student health care policy, including hygiene standards.
AnsweredQoN 1699Legislative Council
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(1) Does the minister agree with the WorkSafe guidance note that states that hand washing is one of the most important strategies in preventing the transmission of infectious diseases? (2) If so, will the minister establish a policy for all schools on hand washing that includes the use of soap? (3) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The department is reviewing the student health care policy and has sought feedback from schools, districts, professional associations, health organisations, agencies and parents. The need for consistent hygiene standards was identified as an issue. (3) Not applicable.
(2) If so, will the minister establish a policy for all schools on hand washing that includes the use of soap? (3) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The department is reviewing the student health care policy and has sought feedback from schools, districts, professional associations, health organisations, agencies and parents. The need for consistent hygiene standards was identified as an issue. (3) Not applicable.
(3) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The department is reviewing the student health care policy and has sought feedback from schools, districts, professional associations, health organisations, agencies and parents. The need for consistent hygiene standards was identified as an issue. (3) Not applicable.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The department is reviewing the student health care policy and has sought feedback from schools, districts, professional associations, health organisations, agencies and parents. The need for consistent hygiene standards was identified as an issue. (3) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The department is reviewing the student health care policy and has sought feedback from schools, districts, professional associations, health organisations, agencies and parents. The need for consistent hygiene standards was identified as an issue. (3) Not applicable.
(1) Yes. (2) The department is reviewing the student health care policy and has sought feedback from schools, districts, professional associations, health organisations, agencies and parents. The need for consistent hygiene standards was identified as an issue. (3) Not applicable.
(2) The department is reviewing the student health care policy and has sought feedback from schools, districts, professional associations, health organisations, agencies and parents. The need for consistent hygiene standards was identified as an issue. (3) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable.
(2) If so, will the minister establish a policy for all schools on hand washing that includes the use of soap? (3) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The department is reviewing the student health care policy and has sought feedback from schools, districts, professional associations, health organisations, agencies and parents. The need for consistent hygiene standards was identified as an issue. (3) Not applicable.
(3) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The department is reviewing the student health care policy and has sought feedback from schools, districts, professional associations, health organisations, agencies and parents. The need for consistent hygiene standards was identified as an issue. (3) Not applicable.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The department is reviewing the student health care policy and has sought feedback from schools, districts, professional associations, health organisations, agencies and parents. The need for consistent hygiene standards was identified as an issue. (3) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The department is reviewing the student health care policy and has sought feedback from schools, districts, professional associations, health organisations, agencies and parents. The need for consistent hygiene standards was identified as an issue. (3) Not applicable.
(1) Yes. (2) The department is reviewing the student health care policy and has sought feedback from schools, districts, professional associations, health organisations, agencies and parents. The need for consistent hygiene standards was identified as an issue. (3) Not applicable.
(2) The department is reviewing the student health care policy and has sought feedback from schools, districts, professional associations, health organisations, agencies and parents. The need for consistent hygiene standards was identified as an issue. (3) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable.
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