❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding blood test waiting times for new prisoners. The response indicates no mandated timeframe for initial blood tests, provides waiting list numbers per facility, and outlines strategies to reduce delays.
AnsweredQoN 864Legislative Assembly
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(1) Is there a policy or process in place requiring that blood tests for new prisoners be conducted within a specified timeframe after admission? (2) What is the current average waiting time for a prisoner to receive a blood test after admission, broken down by facility? (3) How many prisoners are currently on waiting lists for blood tests at each adult prison facility? (4) What steps are being taken to reduce delays in the administration of blood tests for prisoners?
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Answered
18 November 2025
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
9 days
(1) No.
(2) N/A
(3)
Bandyup
70
Boronia
Nil
Melaleuca
165
Hakea
508
Casuarina
70
Albany
Nil
Pardelup
26
Broome
174
EGRP
150
Greenough
160
Bunbury
8
Wooroloo
7
Wandoo
Nil
Karnet
46
Roebourne
129
WKRP
Nil
Acacia
110
(4) Several strategies have been implemented including additional clinics and pathology support from PathWest, targeted intervention and medical and custodial operational adjustments. These actions have significantly reduced wait times at several sites, and ongoing monitoring ensures timely pathology collection for clinical review.
(2) N/A
(3)
Bandyup
70
Boronia
Nil
Melaleuca
165
Hakea
508
Casuarina
70
Albany
Nil
Pardelup
26
Broome
174
EGRP
150
Greenough
160
Bunbury
8
Wooroloo
7
Wandoo
Nil
Karnet
46
Roebourne
129
WKRP
Nil
Acacia
110
(4) Several strategies have been implemented including additional clinics and pathology support from PathWest, targeted intervention and medical and custodial operational adjustments. These actions have significantly reduced wait times at several sites, and ongoing monitoring ensures timely pathology collection for clinical review.
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