❓ A parliamentary question on notice regarding radiation therapy waiting lists, machine availability, and staffing levels in Western Australia. The response provides data on waiting times, machine locations, staffing, and training programs, indicating efforts to reduce waiting times.
AnsweredQoN 3580Legislative Council
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(1) How many people are on the waiting list for radiation therapy in Western Australia?
(2) How long have the people on the list been waiting by wait list category -
(a) less than 30 days;
(b) 30 days to 90 days; and
(c) 90 days and longer?
(3) Do the number of people waiting above include both public and private patients?
(4) How many radiation therapy machines are there in Western Australia and where are these located?
(5) Do private patients have access to different machines?
(6) If public and private patients access the same machines, are private patients able to access radiotherapy more quickly because they are either privately insured or willing to pay for the treatment?
(7) What hours of the day is each machine available for treatment?
(8) When is each machine’s regular maintenance undertaken?
(9) How many radiation therapy technologists are employed in Western Australia by full time equivalent?
(10) How many radiation therapy technologists from Western Australia are trained each year?
(11) Where do students from Western Australia undertake training in radiation therapy technology?
(2) How long have the people on the list been waiting by wait list category -
(a) less than 30 days;
(b) 30 days to 90 days; and
(c) 90 days and longer?
(3) Do the number of people waiting above include both public and private patients?
(4) How many radiation therapy machines are there in Western Australia and where are these located?
(5) Do private patients have access to different machines?
(6) If public and private patients access the same machines, are private patients able to access radiotherapy more quickly because they are either privately insured or willing to pay for the treatment?
(7) What hours of the day is each machine available for treatment?
(8) When is each machine’s regular maintenance undertaken?
(9) How many radiation therapy technologists are employed in Western Australia by full time equivalent?
(10) How many radiation therapy technologists from Western Australia are trained each year?
(11) Where do students from Western Australia undertake training in radiation therapy technology?
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Answered
22 August 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
70 days
(b) 30 days to 90 days; and (c) 90 days and longer?
(c) 90 days and longer?
(1) Radiotherapy is undertaken as an outpatient. As at 14 June 2006 there were 209 patients waiting for an outpatient clinic appointment and 432 patients were waiting for treatment at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Therefore only 432 patients currently waiting for radiotherapy treatment. (2) Outpatient Clinic Appointments. (A) less than 30 days - 31 people (B) 30-90 days - 53 people (C) 90 days and over - 125 people Total = 209 Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(2) Outpatient Clinic Appointments. (A) less than 30 days - 31 people (B) 30-90 days - 53 people (C) 90 days and over - 125 people Total = 209 Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(A) less than 30 days - 31 people (B) 30-90 days - 53 people (C) 90 days and over - 125 people Total = 209 Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(B) 30-90 days - 53 people (C) 90 days and over - 125 people Total = 209 Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(C) 90 days and over - 125 people Total = 209 Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
Total = 209 Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(c) 90 days and longer?
(1) Radiotherapy is undertaken as an outpatient. As at 14 June 2006 there were 209 patients waiting for an outpatient clinic appointment and 432 patients were waiting for treatment at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Therefore only 432 patients currently waiting for radiotherapy treatment. (2) Outpatient Clinic Appointments. (A) less than 30 days - 31 people (B) 30-90 days - 53 people (C) 90 days and over - 125 people Total = 209 Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(2) Outpatient Clinic Appointments. (A) less than 30 days - 31 people (B) 30-90 days - 53 people (C) 90 days and over - 125 people Total = 209 Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(A) less than 30 days - 31 people (B) 30-90 days - 53 people (C) 90 days and over - 125 people Total = 209 Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(B) 30-90 days - 53 people (C) 90 days and over - 125 people Total = 209 Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(C) 90 days and over - 125 people Total = 209 Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
Total = 209 Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
Wait times at SCGH waiting for treatment (a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(a) less than 30 days: 154 (b) 30 days to 90 days: 278 (c) 90 days and longer: Nil. Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
Total = 432 Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
Currently no patients are waiting over 90 days for treatment. This number is down from 550 patients waiting over 90 days for treatment in May 2004. This will continue to drop with the new machines now operational. The plan is to eliminate the wait list by the end of the year. (3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(3) The numbers above reflect waiting times at public hospital outpatients clinics and SCGH treatment wait times. Insurance status is unavailable so we cannot discriminate between public and private patients attending these clinics. (4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(4) There are 10 Linear Accelerators in Western Australia. Five of these are in the Private sector (two at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and three at Wembley). A further five are located at SCGH - two of these are additional units that became operational in July 2006. There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
There is one Brachytherapy machine situated on Ward 6 in Room 2 at KEMH for Gynaecological cancers, and one high dose rate Brachytherapy machine situated at RPH and one at SCGH. Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
Radiation Oncology Services at RPH are provided by Perth Radiation Oncology (PRO). PRO is a private service provider contracted to RPH and the Department of Health to provide radiation oncology services through RPH. (5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(5) No. (6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(6) No. (7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(7) At SCGH the machines are warmed up at 6:30 am, with treatment commencing at 7:30 am and continuing until 8:00pm. The manufacturers recommend eight hours of operation per day so this does put a lot of strain on the machines. RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
RPH service is operated from 0800 to 1830 hours Mon - Fri. The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
The Brachytherapy machine at KEMH is available 24 hours per day when required for patient treatment. (8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(8) Maintenance is undertaken on a scheduled monthly basis to machines at RPH, SCGH and Wembley. The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
The KEMH machine is serviced twice per year by KEMH Biomedical Department who carry out electrical and mechanical support, and RPH do the radiation physics testing. (9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(9) There are currently 46.1 FTE Radiation Therapists employed in the public sector in Western Australia. (10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(10) The number of radiation therapists from Western Australia trained each year is variable. There are six graduates in June 2006 from the Monash University postgraduate distance education course and one WA scholarship graduate from the University of South Australia undergraduate course in December 2006. (11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
(11) Radiation Therapists undertaking the post graduate course as entry to practice stay in Perth and complete their academic work over two years via distance learning and their clinical work at both the public and private centres. The undergraduate program is only offered in large capital cities, as most universities need 15 students to enter the program to make it financially viable. The public and private sectors looked at their attrition rates over recent years and the total attrition rate was six to eight radiation therapists. The biggest need is for term positions to replace staff on maternity leave or doing part time work on initially returning to work after maternity leave.
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